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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Treasure County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Montana state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Treasure County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Treasure County, Montana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
739
Population
Census estimate
333
Households
Census estimate
$70,096
Median income
Annual household
$210,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Hysham
County seat
In Montana
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
see state portal
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Treasure County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Treasure County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Record Card - Montana Online Services |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Treasure County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Treasure County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Treasure County Records
2026
Treasure County property records online
Treasure County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Montana, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Treasure County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Treasure County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Treasure 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 Treasure County Records
❌ Myth: "Treasure County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Treasure County are held by the Montana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Treasure 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 Treasure County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Montana state repository has verified, current Treasure County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Treasure County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Treasure 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)
- svc.mt.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Treasure County & Montana Records
For records not specific to Treasure 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 Treasure County, Montana
Treasure County is located in south-central Montana. The county seat is Hysham.
- Population: 739
- Households: 333
- Median household income: $70,096
- Median home value: $210,700
- Below poverty line: 9.9%
- Land area: 977.8 sq mi
- Population density: 0.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Treasurer | Treasure County
Official Free
Julie Pinkerton, Treasurer/ Superintendent of Schools: jpinkerton@treasurecountymt.com · Lara Halvorson, Deputy Treasurer/ Safety Coordinator: lkilley@treasurecountymt.com
Sheriff's Dept | Treasure County
Official Free
Civil Papers Process: has a flat rate fee of $50.00 per person being served. Checks should be made out to the Treasure County Sheriff’s Office and accompanied with papers before any service is attempted.
MONTANA LIMITED COURT JUDGES - 2015 Adams, Bryan Gallatin County
Official Free
Treasure County · Justice of the Peace · Hysham - City Judge · P.O. Box 297 · Hysham, MT 59038 · Phone: 342-5532 · Fax: 342-5532 · Email: efink2@mt.gov · Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm · MONTANA LIMITED COURT JUDGES - 2015 · Flynn, Kirk ·
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
Treasure County Sheriff's Department
Official Free
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Montana Sexual Violent Offender Registry
Official Free
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DLI Record Search
Official Free
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Clerk & Recorder / Elections Office | Treasure County
Official Free
Marlee Sears , Clerk & Recorder/ Election Administrator: msears@treasurecountymt.com · · Danielle Erickson, Deputy Clerk & Recorder/ Elections Office: derickson@treasurecountymt.com · · Brenda Zimmer, Payroll & Human Resources ...
Online Business Services | Official Montana Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Montana SOS business search.
biz.sosmt.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Treasure County property records?
Treasure County property records are maintained by the Clerk and Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Property Record Card - Montana Online Services portal directly: https://svc.mt.gov/dor/property/prc.
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 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.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.
