Treasurer's Office
HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon-1:00)
Closed on legal holidays
LOCATION
Judith Basin County Courthouse, Second Floor
91 Third Street North
P.O. Box 427
Stanford, MT 59479
TREASURER
Tammy R. Zier
406-566-2277 Ext 111
[email protected]
DEPUTY TREASURER
Gloria Hungate
406-566-2277 Ext 112
[email protected]
TAX DEADLINES
Real Estate First installment due – November 30
Second installment due – May 31
Personal Property Due within 30 days after the notice is mailed
Mobile Home First installment due – May 31
Second installment due – November 30
Mailing Address Change Form
Property Tax Search & Payment
Property Tax Payment for Judith Basin County Tax Payment Options:
1. In PERSON in the Treasurer’s office with cash or a check.
2. Through the MAIL by check.
3. By CREDIT CARD*, two ways:
A) CURRENT TAXES. Current taxes can be paid by searching for your property in PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT and clicking the PAY button.
B) DELINQUENT TAXES. If your taxes are delinquent you MUST call the
Treasurer’s Office to get your payment amount which will include penalty
and interest.
You may then pay with a credit card by calling 1-866-549-1010 or at http://www.certifiedpayments.net. Payments through Certified Payments require the Judith Basin County Bureau Code: 2124655
*A minimal convenience fee will be charged when using your credit card to pay taxes.
Motor Vehicle Titles, Renewals & Forms
MOTOR VEHICLE:
Vehicle renewals can be done in person in the Treasurer’s office by cash or check payment. Renewals can also be done through the mail by check or online using a credit card. To renew online click the following link: Online Vehicle Registration Renewal Service. Renewal online cannot be done if your registration has expired.
TITLES:
Titling paperwork will be sent to the Treasurer’s office from your dealer and we will contact you by letter when the paperwork is received. If you are purchasing from a private individual, the following paperwork will be required:
1. Notarized Montana Title or Out-of-State Title; or Manufacturer Certificate of Origin
2. Driver’s License
3. Lien Release (if applicable)
4. Any other applicable supporting documents such as Power of Attorney, Death Certificate, Bill of Sale, etc.
Driver's Licenses
The Treasurer’s Office in Judith Basin County DOES NOT renew driver licenses or give driver examinations. These can be done in either Lewistown or Great Falls.
DISCLAIMER:
Failure to receive a property tax statement does not exempt the taxpayer from timely payment of the taxes due. Property tax statements are mailed each year to the owner of record, as their name and mailing address appear on the tax roll. The tax roll is prepared and maintained by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division. If you do not receive a tax statement, please contact the Treasurer’s office to request a duplicate statement or to request an address change. If payment is delinquent, penalty and interest accrue daily until paid. Mail must be postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalty and interest costs.
REFUND POLICY: The Judith Basin County Treasurer is not responsible for payments made on the wrong property or the wrong motor vehicle and payments so made cannot be refunded. If your mortgage company pays your property, do not pay it yourself.