Yellowstone County Courthouse

Yellowstone County

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217 North 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101

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Hours:

at 2:30pm

Closes soon

About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Yellowstone County Courthouse

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of Montana, the District Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Yellowstone County Courthouse is listed as a registered probate court within Yellowstone County, Montana.

In most instances within Montana, there is at least one District Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.

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About visiting the probate court

Who to speak with when visiting the Yellowstone County probate court

Upon visiting the Yellowstone County Courthouse, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Yellowstone County Courthouse may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.

Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.

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About visiting the probate court

Call ahead before visiting the Yellowstone County Courthouse

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Yellowstone County Courthouse is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

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Reviews

Reviews of the Yellowstone County Courthouse

Joe Crouch

4 months ago

Doing my own divorce. Staff is very helpful and very grateful for them during a difficult time of my life.

4 months ago

Mt2cali 21

7 months ago

The title department worked quickly as possible at the end of the day which is down right amazing I don't know about ya ll end of the day I am hangry hangry they should be commended.

Keegan Le Fevre

9 months ago

I had to go to court for a seatbelt ticket, it was all teenagers that didn't want to be there and all of them were rude to the staff 10/10 would go again

Patrick Conroy

4 weeks ago

What a mess

Penny Erhart

a year ago

Worthless. Let's just baby our criminals and reward them. Way to go county attorney. Thank you for absolutely nothing

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