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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Rosebud County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Montana state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Rosebud County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Rosebud County, Montana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
8,194
Population
Census estimate
3,043
Households
Census estimate
$57,656
Median income
Annual household
$159,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Forsyth
County seat
In Montana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Rosebud County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Rosebud County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | MONTANA JUDICIAL BRANCH Youth Court At-A-Glance Montana District Courts |
| Criminal records | Rosebud County Sheriff Office, MT, Arrest Warrants Search Rosebud County, MT Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Rosebud County state portal below |
| Property records | Appraiser / Assessor - Rosebud CountyRosebud County Property Record Card - Montana Online Services |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Rosebud County state portal below |
| Voter records | Election & Voter Services - Official Montana Secretary o… |
| Professional licenses | Background Checks – Montana Department of Justice |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Rosebud County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Rosebud County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Rosebud County Records
2026
Rosebud County official government portal active
The official Rosebud County government website at www.rosebudcountymt.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Rosebud County court records portal verified
State court system links for Rosebud County verified against the Montana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Rosebud County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Rosebud County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Rosebud County property records online
Rosebud County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Rosebud County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Rosebud County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Rosebud County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Montana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Montana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Rosebud County Records
❌ Myth: "Rosebud County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Rosebud County are held by the Montana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Rosebud County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Rosebud County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Montana state repository has verified, current Rosebud County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Rosebud County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Rosebud County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.rosebudcountymt.gov — Official Rosebud County government website
- courts.mt.gov — Court records — official source
- rosebudcountymt.gov — Property records — official source
- sosmt.gov — Voter records — official source
- dojmt.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Rosebud County & Montana Records
For records not specific to Rosebud County, use Montana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Montana statewide record systems:
- Montana Court Records →
- Montana Criminal Records →
- Montana Property Records →
- Montana Vital Records →
- Montana Voter Records →
- Montana Wants & Warrants →
- Montana Licenses →
- Montana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Montana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Rosebud County, Montana
Rosebud County is located in south-central Montana. The county seat is Forsyth (official site: http://www.rosebudcountymt.gov/).
- Population: 8,194
- Households: 3,043
- Median household income: $57,656
- Median home value: $159,900
- Below poverty line: 20.4%
- Land area: 5,008.1 sq mi
- Population density: 1.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 15
MONTANA JUDICIAL BRANCH Youth Court At-A-Glance
Official Free
#16 Counties – Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, Rosebud, Treasure · District Court Judges – George Huss, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer – Matt Phillips · Contact Number – 874-3418 · 16 · #17 Counties – Blaine, Phillips, Valley ·
Montana Sexual Violent Offender Registry
Official Free
Roosevelt County District Court (September 2022) Rosebud County District Court (December 2024) Sanders County District Court (December 2023) Sheridan County District Court (August 2022) Stillwater County District Court (December 2021) Sweet Grass County District Court (June 2021) Teton County ...
Appraiser / Assessor - Rosebud CountyRosebud County
Official Free
Rosebud County Office is open Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM. For assistance or to make an appointment call Debbie Bell or the Miles City Field Office. Montana’s 1972 […]
Property Record Card - Montana Online Services
Official Free
To access your property information, enter a property number, assessment code, name, or address in the search box above · TIP: After entering a search term, select a county to improve search speed
Election & Voter Services - Official Montana Secretary of State Website - Christi Jacobsen
Official Free
File Your 2026 Annual Report · Learn more about your Montana Secretary of State, Christi Jacobsen
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DATA GOVERNING BOARD
Official Free
Montana Department of Administration | P.O. Box 200101, Helena, MT 59620-0101 | Director’s Office (406) 444-2460 · Location: Capitol Building or Zoom
Background Checks – Montana Department of Justice
Official Free
Your Content Goes Here Background checks, sometimes known as records checks or criminal history checks, are available to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and the general public .
DLI Record Search
Official Free
DLI RECORD SEARCH · Home Help License Search Permit Search Underground Utility Incident Report Search Continuing Education Course Search Continuing Education Provider Search · Continuing Education Search · Course Search Provider Search · License Search
Warrants List - Rosebud CountyRosebud County
Official Free
Warrants List · Departments · Calendar · Resources · County Contacts Directory · Airport · Appraiser / Assessor · Brand Inspector · Clerk & Recorder
Sheriff - Rosebud CountyRosebud County
Official Free
Make a profile, scroll to Montana and chose Rosebud County. Money can still be brought in to the facility or mailed to the inmate. The detention staff is trained by attending the Correction/Detention
Clerk & Recorder - Rosebud CountyRosebud County
Official Free
Death certificates can be obtained at any Montana Clerk & Recorders office in the state for deaths after 2003.
Rosebud County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Rosebud County Cemetery - Rosebud CountyRosebud County
Official Free
The Forsyth Cemetery is owned and maintained by Rosebud County. Seasonal employees work to maintain the grounds. To search the burials in the Forsyth Cemetery click on the link below. https://forsyth.rosebud.mt.govern.com\ Form to Purchase Cemetery Plots · Forsyth Cemetery Burial Request Form ...
Commercial Registered Agent List KALISPELL, MT 59901, UNITED STATES
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Montana SOS business search.
biz.sosmt.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County court cases are searchable through the MONTANA JUDICIAL BRANCH Youth Court At-A-Glance portal: https://courts.mt.gov/external/dcourt/yth_court/docs/reportcard_2012.pdf. Montana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Montana Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Montana if I wasn't convicted?
In Montana, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Montana's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Montana Department of Justice.
Are Montana marriage records public?
Marriage records in Montana are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Montana background check?
Montana background checks are handled by the Montana Department of Justice. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.