Daniels County, MT Property Records
Property records in Daniels, Montana, document ownership and land-related details for parcels throughout Daniels County. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, plats, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, liens, and ownership history. They are useful for verifying property ownership, researching real estate transactions, checking tax obligations, resolving boundary questions, and supporting title, lending, or estate matters.
Official Daniels property records can be accessed through the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and plats. Parcel, assessment, and mapping information may also be reviewed through Montana’s official cadastral system, including the state’s property records search. For certified copies or the most current recorded filings, users should contact the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder’s office directly.
Daniels County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Daniels County has a median rent of $486, far below the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 16.88% of occupied homes, compared with 24.36% in the state and 21.81% nationally, so the county is largely made up of homeowners.
The median home value is $135,750, well under the state figure of $213,400 and the national figure of $173,750. Property taxes are comparatively heavy: the county's median property tax rate of 1.02% is higher than the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%, which raises ownership costs relative to the modest home prices.
Median household income is $54,872, below the state median of $59,344 and the national median of $65,108. Employment conditions are a bright spot, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% against 2.16% in Montana and 2.87% nationally.
Taken together, the figures describe a low-cost rural county with very affordable rents and homes, a high share of owner-occupied housing, a notably higher tax rate, incomes below the comparison areas and unusually low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Daniels
Daniels County property records include tax assessment, valuation and foreclosure data. The county has 5,995 total parcels, including 1,383 residential and 206 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 82.92% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Foreclosure records follow a non-judicial process and show 3 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 5,995 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,383 |
| Commercial Parcels | 206 |
| Other Parcels | 4,406 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 82.92% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | September 8, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3 |
How to Search Daniels County, MT Property Records
Daniels County property records can be searched through statewide tools, with recorded documents kept at the county level. The county has 5,995 parcels, and records cover parcel details, ownership, assessed values and the tax year.
Start with the Montana property record card lookup, which gives parcel-level valuation and property details from the Department of Revenue. For an overview of how property is valued and taxed, visit the Montana Department of Revenue property page. To see where a parcel sits on the map, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer.
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder in Scobey. Contact that office for copies or for records that do not appear in online searches.
To search, have an address, owner name or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, review the matches and open the right record. If nothing comes up, try a shorter address or just the owner's last name.
Daniels County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Daniels County property records by address?
Enter the property address in the Montana property record card lookup to find its parcel record. Rural parcels may lack a standard street address, so if nothing returns, search by owner name. The Daniels County Clerk and Recorder in Scobey can also help.
How can I find property owners in Daniels County?
Owner names appear in assessment records searchable through the Montana property record card lookup. To see the recorded deed behind a change in ownership, contact the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder in Scobey, who keeps recorded real estate documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Daniels County?
Assessed values are shown on each parcel's record in the Montana property record card lookup. The county's tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year. The Montana Department of Revenue explains how property is valued in the state.
Where can I find Daniels County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the county. Contact the Daniels County Treasurer in Scobey for current bills, balances and payment options, with your parcel number or owner name handy. The Montana Department of Revenue explains how taxable values are set.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Daniels County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder in Scobey. Contact the office with the owner name, property description or approximate recording date to ask about searching and requesting copies.
Where can I access Daniels County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries for the county's 5,995 parcels. Search by owner, address or parcel number, then zoom to the property. Cadastral maps are a helpful reference but are not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Daniels County?
Rules depend on where a property is located. Parcels inside Scobey follow town requirements, while rural parcels are subject to county rules. Contact the Daniels County offices in Scobey before building, and ask about any floodplain, septic or access permits that may apply.
How can I create a list of property owners in Daniels County?
The Montana property record card lookup works one parcel at a time. To compile owners across many parcels or request bulk records, contact the Daniels County Clerk and Recorder in Scobey and ask what can be provided and how to submit the request.