Fergus County, MT Property Records
Property records in Fergus, Montana document real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded land transactions. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership history, tax status, or property characteristics before making legal or financial decisions.
Official Fergus property records are maintained primarily through Fergus County offices, including the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and local assessment or tax offices for valuation and tax details. Users can also review parcel and land information through Montana’s official statewide property records search, which provides access to cadastral mapping and related property data for Fergus County and other Montana jurisdictions. For certified copies, recent recordings, or detailed document research, contacting the Fergus County Clerk and Recorder’s office directly is recommended.
Fergus County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Fergus County has a median rent of $684, below the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.71% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.36% and the national 21.81%, so renting is somewhat more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $176,000, which is under the state figure of $213,400 and just above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.65% is slightly below Montana's 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%, keeping the cost of ownership close to or below typical levels.
Median household income is $58,750, a little under the state's $59,344 and below the national $65,108. Employment conditions are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.94% compared with 2.16% in Montana and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures show an affordable county with moderate home values, lighter-than-average property taxes, near-state incomes and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Fergus
Fergus County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,754 total parcels, with tax records covering 86.36% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, plus 3,019 deeds and 1,028 mortgages recorded since 2014.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,754 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,601 |
| Commercial Parcels | 671 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.36% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 3,019 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,028 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,250 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 33 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a mortgage being transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Fergus County has 2,371 assignment and release records in total. These include 96 assignment documents, recorded from December 10, 2021, to August 22, 2025, and 2,273 release documents, recorded from March 23, 2012, to August 27, 2025, along with 2 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared, follow a loan between lenders, or spot a mortgage that may still be open before a sale. The Fergus County Clerk & Recorder can help with requests.
How to Search Fergus County, MT Property Records
Fergus County property records are kept by the Clerk & Recorder at 712 W Main in Lewistown, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call the office at 406-535-5242. Its records include 3,019 deeds and 1,028 mortgages recorded between January 2, 2014, and August 27, 2025, alongside information on the county's 21,754 parcels.
Start with the Fergus County Clerk & Recorder page, which covers recorded documents and eRecording for the county. To find a parcel, its owner and its boundaries, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. The Montana Department of Revenue property page explains how property is assessed.
Search by address, owner name or parcel number, open the matching record, and compare the details against what you are researching. If a recorded document does not turn up online, call the Clerk & Recorder, who can search the county's records for you.
Fergus Registrar of Deeds
The Fergus County Probate Office is located at 712 W Main, Lewistown, MT, 59457 and can be reached at 406-535-5242. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website co.fergus.mt.us.
Fergus County Clerk & Recorder
Fergus County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Fergus County property records by address?
Type the street address into the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel, its owner and its boundaries. For recorded documents tied to the property, contact the Fergus County Clerk & Recorder at 406-535-5242.
How can I find property owners in Fergus County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer lists owners by parcel and lets you search by name. For the recorded deed behind a sale, the Clerk & Recorder at 712 W Main, Lewistown, holds deeds recorded from January 2, 2014, through August 27, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Fergus County?
Assessments are handled by the Montana Department of Revenue, whose property resources explain how values are set. Fergus County's records cover 21,754 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, last updated August 26, 2024.
Where can I find Fergus County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Fergus County Clerk & Recorder at 406-535-5242 and ask which county office issues and collects property tax bills, or begin at the department page. The Montana Department of Revenue also publishes general property tax information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Fergus County?
The Fergus County Clerk & Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages and related documents and offers eRecording. Visit 712 W Main, Lewistown, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call 406-535-5242 for help locating a record.
Where can I access Fergus County parcel maps and GIS information?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to view parcel boundaries and ownership for the county's 21,754 parcels. Treat the maps as a reference only, since they are not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Fergus County?
Call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-535-5242 and ask which office handles building permits and zoning for your parcel. Properties within Lewistown or another town may be covered by that municipality's own permit and zoning rules, so check with local officials before starting work.
How can I create a list of property owners in Fergus County?
Online lookups such as the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer work one parcel at a time. For a bigger list of owners, call the Fergus County Clerk & Recorder at 406-535-5242 and ask what records can be provided and whether fees or request forms apply.