Montana Process Server Directory
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Beaverhead County
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1 courthouse listed
Big Horn County
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1 courthouse listed
Blaine County
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1 courthouse listed
Broadwater County
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1 courthouse listed
Carbon County
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Carter County
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1 courthouse listed
Cascade County
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1 courthouse listed
Chouteau County
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1 courthouse listed
Custer County
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1 courthouse listed
Daniels County
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Dawson County
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Deer Lodge County
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Fallon County
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Fergus County
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Flathead County
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Gallatin County
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Garfield County
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Glacier County
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Golden Valley County
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Granite County
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Hill County
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Jefferson County
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Judith Basin County
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Lake County
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Lewis and Clark County
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Liberty County
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Lincoln County
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Madison County
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McCone County
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Meagher County
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Mineral County
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Missoula County
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Musselshell County
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Park County
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Petroleum County
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Phillips County
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Pondera County
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Powder River County
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Powell County
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Prairie County
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Ravalli County
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Richland County
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Roosevelt County
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Rosebud County
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Sanders County
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Sheridan County
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Silver Bow County
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Stillwater County
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Sweet Grass County
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Teton County
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Toole County
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Treasure County
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Valley County
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Wibaux County
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About Process Serving in Montana
Montana requires registration for anyone serving more than 10 processes per calendar year under MCA 25-1-1101. Registration is administered by the Board of Private Security and requires passing an exam on the Montana Handbook for Process Servers, posting a $10,000 surety bond, and completing 8 hours of annual continuing education. Montana provides one of the longest service deadlines in the country — 2 years after filing.
- License Required: Montana requires registration for anyone serving more than 10 process services per calendar year under MCA 25-1-1101. Sheriffs, constables, government employees, and licensed attorneys are exempt.
- Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Governing Statutes: MCA Title 25 Ch. 3 (Service of Process); M.R.Civ.P. Rule 4; MCA 25-1-1101 to 25-1-1111 (registration/bond); MCA 25-3-107 (time limit)
- Service Deadline: 2 years after filing the complaint, or action dismissed without prejudice unless defendant appeared (MCA 25-3-107)
- Allowed Service Types: Personal service (delivery to individual or agent), substitute service at dwelling or business, service by publication for property actions or divorce after due diligence
- Average Cost Range: $125–$175 for routine service
- Special Requirements: $10,000 individual/$100,000 firm surety bond (MCA 25-1-1111); pass exam on Handbook for Process Servers published by Dept. of Labor & Industry (MCA 25-1-1104); 8 hours annual continuing education; background check required for registration
Local Industry Association
Montana does not currently have a local process server association. If you're interested in starting one, contact us at support@mightyprocessserver.com — we'd love to help support the effort. Local associations keep the industry strong by fighting adverse legislation and educating new servers.
How to Find a Process Server in Montana
Finding a reliable process server in Montana is straightforward with the Mighty Process Server directory. Browse our verified directory of professional process servers, filtered by county and city. Each server on our platform has been vetted through our verification process.
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Whether you need service in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, or anywhere across Montana, our directory connects you with experienced process servers who know the local courts and procedures.
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Process servers in Beaverhead County serve communities across Beaverhead County, Montana.
Process servers in Big Horn County serve communities across Big Horn County, Montana.
Process servers in Blaine County serve communities across Blaine County, Montana.
Process servers in Broadwater County serve communities across Broadwater County, Montana.
Process servers in Carbon County serve communities across Carbon County, Montana.
Process servers in Carter County serve communities across Carter County, Montana.
Process servers in Cascade County serve communities across Cascade County, Montana.
Process servers in Chouteau County serve communities across Chouteau County, Montana.
Process servers in Custer County serve communities across Custer County, Montana.
Process servers in Daniels County serve communities across Daniels County, Montana.
Process servers in Dawson County serve communities across Dawson County, Montana.
Process servers in Deer Lodge County serve communities across Deer Lodge County, Montana.
Process servers in Fallon County serve communities across Fallon County, Montana.
Process servers in Fergus County serve communities across Fergus County, Montana.
Process servers in Flathead County serve communities across Flathead County, Montana.
Process servers in Gallatin County serve communities across Gallatin County, Montana.
Process servers in Garfield County serve communities across Garfield County, Montana.
Process servers in Glacier County serve communities across Glacier County, Montana.
Process servers in Golden Valley County serve communities across Golden Valley County, Montana.
Process servers in Granite County serve communities across Granite County, Montana.
Process servers in Hill County serve communities across Hill County, Montana.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, Montana.
Process servers in Judith Basin County serve communities across Judith Basin County, Montana.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, Montana.
Process servers in Lewis and Clark County serve communities across Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Process servers in Liberty County serve communities across Liberty County, Montana.
Process servers in Lincoln County serve communities across Lincoln County, Montana.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, Montana.
Process servers in McCone County serve communities across McCone County, Montana.
Process servers in Meagher County serve communities across Meagher County, Montana.
Process servers in Mineral County serve communities across Mineral County, Montana.
Process servers in Missoula County serve communities across Missoula County, Montana.
Process servers in Musselshell County serve communities across Musselshell County, Montana.
Process servers in Park County serve communities across Park County, Montana.
Process servers in Petroleum County serve communities across Petroleum County, Montana.
Process servers in Phillips County serve communities across Phillips County, Montana.
Process servers in Pondera County serve communities across Pondera County, Montana.
Process servers in Powder River County serve communities across Powder River County, Montana.
Process servers in Powell County serve communities across Powell County, Montana.
Process servers in Prairie County serve communities across Prairie County, Montana.
Process servers in Ravalli County serve communities across Ravalli County, Montana.
Process servers in Richland County serve communities across Richland County, Montana.
Process servers in Roosevelt County serve communities across Roosevelt County, Montana.
Process servers in Rosebud County serve communities across Rosebud County, Montana.
Process servers in Sanders County serve communities across Sanders County, Montana.
Process servers in Sheridan County serve communities across Sheridan County, Montana.
Process servers in Silver Bow County serve communities across Silver Bow County, Montana.
Process servers in Stillwater County serve communities across Stillwater County, Montana.
Process servers in Sweet Grass County serve communities across Sweet Grass County, Montana.
Process servers in Teton County serve communities across Teton County, Montana.
Process servers in Toole County serve communities across Toole County, Montana.
Process servers in Treasure County serve communities across Treasure County, Montana.
Process servers in Valley County serve communities across Valley County, Montana.
Process servers in Wheatland County serve communities across Wheatland County, Montana.
Process servers in Wibaux County serve communities across Wibaux County, Montana.
Process servers in Yellowstone County serve communities across Yellowstone County, Montana.
Process servers in Beaverhead County serve communities across Beaverhead County, Montana.
Process servers in Big Horn County serve communities across Big Horn County, Montana.
Process servers in Blaine County serve communities across Blaine County, Montana.
Process servers in Broadwater County serve communities across Broadwater County, Montana.
Process servers in Carbon County serve communities across Carbon County, Montana.
Process servers in Carter County serve communities across Carter County, Montana.
Process servers in Cascade County serve communities across Cascade County, Montana.
Process servers in Chouteau County serve communities across Chouteau County, Montana.
Process servers in Custer County serve communities across Custer County, Montana.
Process servers in Daniels County serve communities across Daniels County, Montana.
Process servers in Dawson County serve communities across Dawson County, Montana.
Process servers in Deer Lodge County serve communities across Deer Lodge County, Montana.
Process servers in Fallon County serve communities across Fallon County, Montana.
Process servers in Fergus County serve communities across Fergus County, Montana.
Process servers in Flathead County serve communities across Flathead County, Montana.
Process servers in Gallatin County serve communities across Gallatin County, Montana.
Process servers in Garfield County serve communities across Garfield County, Montana.
Process servers in Glacier County serve communities across Glacier County, Montana.
Process servers in Golden Valley County serve communities across Golden Valley County, Montana.
Process servers in Granite County serve communities across Granite County, Montana.
Process servers in Hill County serve communities across Hill County, Montana.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, Montana.
Process servers in Judith Basin County serve communities across Judith Basin County, Montana.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, Montana.
Process servers in Lewis and Clark County serve communities across Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Process servers in Liberty County serve communities across Liberty County, Montana.
Process servers in Lincoln County serve communities across Lincoln County, Montana.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, Montana.
Process servers in McCone County serve communities across McCone County, Montana.
Process servers in Meagher County serve communities across Meagher County, Montana.
Process servers in Mineral County serve communities across Mineral County, Montana.
Process servers in Missoula County serve communities across Missoula County, Montana.
Process servers in Musselshell County serve communities across Musselshell County, Montana.
Process servers in Park County serve communities across Park County, Montana.
Process servers in Petroleum County serve communities across Petroleum County, Montana.
Process servers in Phillips County serve communities across Phillips County, Montana.
Process servers in Pondera County serve communities across Pondera County, Montana.
Process servers in Powder River County serve communities across Powder River County, Montana.
Process servers in Powell County serve communities across Powell County, Montana.
Process servers in Prairie County serve communities across Prairie County, Montana.
Process servers in Ravalli County serve communities across Ravalli County, Montana.
Process servers in Richland County serve communities across Richland County, Montana.
Process servers in Roosevelt County serve communities across Roosevelt County, Montana.
Process servers in Rosebud County serve communities across Rosebud County, Montana.
Process servers in Sanders County serve communities across Sanders County, Montana.
Process servers in Sheridan County serve communities across Sheridan County, Montana.
Process servers in Silver Bow County serve communities across Silver Bow County, Montana.
Process servers in Stillwater County serve communities across Stillwater County, Montana.
Process servers in Sweet Grass County serve communities across Sweet Grass County, Montana.
Process servers in Teton County serve communities across Teton County, Montana.
Process servers in Toole County serve communities across Toole County, Montana.
Process servers in Treasure County serve communities across Treasure County, Montana.
Process servers in Valley County serve communities across Valley County, Montana.
Process servers in Wheatland County serve communities across Wheatland County, Montana.
Process servers in Wibaux County serve communities across Wibaux County, Montana.
Process servers in Yellowstone County serve communities across Yellowstone County, Montana.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you serve more than 10 processes per year, yes — Montana requires registration under MCA 25-1-1101. Registration requires passing an exam on the Handbook for Process Servers, posting a $10,000 individual surety bond ($100,000 for firms), completing a background check, and completing 8 hours of annual continuing education. Sheriffs, constables, government employees, and licensed attorneys are exempt.
Routine process service in Montana typically costs between $125 and $175, reflecting the state's large geographic area and lower population density. Remote ranch-country serves and rush service cost more. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Under MCA 25-3-107, the plaintiff must complete service within 2 years after filing the complaint, or the action will be dismissed without prejudice (unless the defendant has appeared). This is one of the longest service deadlines in the country, reflecting Montana's vast geography.
Any person over 18 who is not a party may serve process in Montana, but those serving more than 10 times per year must register with the state under MCA 25-1-1101. Sheriffs, constables, government employees, and licensed attorneys may serve without registration. Unregistered frequent servers violate Montana law.
If personal service cannot be completed, Montana allows substitute service at the defendant's dwelling or business under M.R.Civ.P. Rule 4. For property actions, divorce cases, and similar matters where the defendant cannot be located after due diligence, service by publication may be authorized by the court.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find registered process servers in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, and all Montana counties. Search by county and request bids from verified servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
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