Great Falls, Montana document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Great Falls, Montana, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Great Falls Public Library
- Copies and computer printouts: on the second floor, $0.15 for each black-and-white page and $0.50 for each color page [5].
- Fax: at the first floor desk, "$1.00 per page to send and receive faxes." The library's fax number is 406.453.0181 [5].
- Scan: free on the second floor; bring your own USB device [5].
- Location and hours: 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT 59401, 406.453.0349. Mon 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Wed 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. [5].
The UPS Store
The UPS Store lists one Great Falls store, #2116 at 1720 10th Ave S Ste 4, Great Falls, MT 59405, (406) 761-5800. Its page offers printing, shipping, shredding and mailbox services [9][10]. We didn't find its prices or its store and notary hours on the page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Great Falls
- Library: the Great Falls Public Library "has a notary available during our regular business hours. There is a $3.00 flat fee for this service." Call 406.453.0349 [6].
- Fees (statewide): Montana law lets a notary "charge a fee not to exceed $10 for each notarial act," such as an acknowledgment, a signature witnessing or a jurat. A notary may add a travel fee (no more than the IRS standard mileage rate) or a fee for an electronic or remote notarization only if the notary explains it's extra and not set by law and you agree to the amount in advance. A notary who charges fees must display a list of them in English [7]. That's the same $10 cap as Wyoming and Arizona and double North Dakota's $5.
Passports in Great Falls
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Great Falls facilities [3]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade County District Court | 415 2nd Ave. North, Great Falls, MT 59401. 406-604-7766 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the locator lists a noon–1 p.m. break on Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri | Not listed as on site |
| Great Falls Post Office (USPS) | 215 1st Ave North, Rm 135, Great Falls, MT 59401. 406-771-2160 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–noon | Listed as on site |
- Post office: the locator says to schedule at usps.com/scheduler [3].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [11].
- Faster service (national): the State Department's 1–3 business day return delivery is $26.87, for passport books only [12].
- Photos elsewhere: the court isn't listed with photos on site, so bring one, or get one at the post office [3].
See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Cascade County Clerk & Recorder
- Fees: $8 for a birth certificate and $7 for a death certificate, cash or check only [1].
- Where and when: 121 4th Street N, #1B-1, Great Falls, MT 59401 (mail: PO Box 2867). Office hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; birth and recording services run 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Main line 406-454-6801; birth and death line (406) 454-6718 [1].
Birth and death certificates (statewide)
- Any county office (statewide): you can buy a Montana birth or death certificate in person at any county Clerk & Recorder's office in Montana, no matter which county the event happened in. Bring a current photo ID; you fill out the application there. A long-form birth certificate (often needed for dual citizenship or tribal enrollment) comes only from the state office in Helena or the Clerk & Recorder in the county of birth [8].
- County price (statewide law): state law sets the county clerk's fee at $8 for each certified copy of a birth certificate and $7 for each certified copy of a death certificate [14].
- State price: the Office of Vital Records charges $16 for every certificate, birth or death, certified or informational, abstract or long form [8][13]. Its fee schedule took effect Sept. 21, 2024 [13].
- State office (Helena): order by mail to Montana Vital Records, PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604, with a check or money order and a copy of your ID or a notarized application; online or by phone through VitalChek (1-888-877-1946) or VRO, which add card service fees. The office is closed to walk-ins. Questions: (406) 444-2685, option 2, or HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov [8].
- Late-October outage: the state notice says no Montana office issued birth certificates Oct. 21–25, 2026, during a move to a new records platform, and statewide issuance resumed Monday, Oct. 26 [13].
Marriage licenses: Cascade County Clerk of District Court
- Where and when: 415 2nd Ave N, Room 201, 406-604-7796. Mon–Fri 8–11:30 a.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.; arrive by 4:30 p.m. Both parties must be present [2].
- Fee: $60.00 in cash, no checks. That's the $53 license plus $7 for a certified copy. Extra certified copies are $7 [2].
- Validity: 180 days [2].
- License fee (statewide law): $53 when one or both of you are present at the ceremony, or $83 when neither is (a double proxy) [15]. Marriage licenses come from the Clerk of District Court in Montana, not the Clerk & Recorder.
- Proof of age (statewide law): each applicant must provide a birth certificate or other satisfactory evidence of age [16].
Recorded documents: Cascade County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording: $20 for the first page and $10 for each additional page since Oct. 1, 2025 (it was $8 a page) [1].
- Copies (statewide law): county clerk copy fees are 50 cents for the first page of a document and 25 cents for each later page, plus $2 for each certification with seal [14].
Court records: Clerk of District Court
- Fees (statewide law): the clerk of district court charges $1 a page for the first 10 pages of copies from a file, for each request, and 50 cents for each additional page; 25 cents a page for copies sent by fax, email or other electronic means; $2 for each certificate with seal; $5 for a copy of a marriage license and $10 for a copy of a dissolution decree. A records search is $2 per name for each year, for up to 7 years, and $1 per name for each further year [15].
Apostilles (statewide)
Montana apostilles come from the Secretary of State in Helena, not the county. For a Montana birth or death certificate, note on your Vital Records application that it's for an apostille (you'll get a long form), and contact the Secretary of State's office to tell it the document is coming. Pay the Secretary of State $10.00 per apostille, separately from the Vital Records fee [4]. Vital Records will mail the certificate to the Secretary of State once it's issued; the Secretary of State's office is at (406) 444-1877 [8]. The Secretary of State charges $10 per document or notarization, regardless of the number of pages. You can submit online through its portal and pay by credit or debit card, or by mail or in person with its printed Certification Request Form and a check or money order; it can't accept cash. Normal processing is 3–5 business days from receipt, and we didn't find an expedite fee. Mail goes to the Notary & Certifications Division, PO Box 202801, Helena, MT 59620-2801; drop-offs go to Room 260 of the State Capitol. A free pre-check is available by email at sosnotary@mt.gov [18]. See the apostille guide.
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [17]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Free events: we didn't find a free document shred event on the official pages we checked for this guide.
- The UPS Store: the Great Falls store page lists shredding [10]. We didn't find its prices.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
How much does a fax cost at the Great Falls library?
$1.00 per page to send or receive, at the first floor desk [5].
How much are copies at the Great Falls library?
15 cents for black and white and 50 cents for color, for copies and computer printouts [5].
Is there a notary at the Great Falls library?
Yes, during regular business hours, for a $3.00 flat fee [6].
What does a notary cost in Montana?
No more than $10 per notarial act, plus travel or remote-notarization fees only if you agree to them in advance (statewide) [7].
Where can I apply for a passport in Great Falls?
The Cascade County District Court at 415 2nd Ave. North and the post office at 215 1st Ave North [3].
How much is a marriage license in Cascade County?
$60.00 cash, including one certified copy [2].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Cascade County, "Clerk & Recorder's Office": cascadecountymt.gov/199/Clerk-Recorders-Office (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Cascade County, "Marriage Information": cascadecountymt.gov/162/Marriage-Information (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Montana): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records, "Apostilles": dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/Apostilles (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Great Falls Public Library, "Fax, Copy, Scan, & Print": greatfallslibrary.org/fax-copy-scan-print (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Great Falls Public Library, "Notary": greatfallslibrary.org/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Code Annotated 2025, "1-5-626. Fees for notarial acts -- collection of fees": mca.legmt.gov/bills/2025/mca/title_0010/chapter_0050/part_0060/section_0260/0010-0050-0060-0260.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records, "Birth and Death Certificates": dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/BirthDeathCertificates (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Great Falls, Montana": locations.theupsstore.com/mt/great-falls (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store #2116, 1720 10th Ave S Ste 4, Great Falls, MT: locations.theupsstore.com/mt/great-falls/1720-10th-ave-s (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records, "Fees" (effective Sept. 21, 2024): dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Code Annotated 2025, "7-4-2631. Fees of county clerk": mca.legmt.gov/bills/2025/mca/title_0070/chapter_0040/part_0260/section_0310/0070-0040-0260-0310.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Code Annotated 2025, "25-1-201. Fees of clerk of district court": mca.legmt.gov/bills/2025/mca/title_0250/chapter_0010/part_0020/section_0010/0250-0010-0020-0010.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Code Annotated 2025, "40-1-203. Proof of age": mca.legmt.gov/bills/2025/mca/title_0400/chapter_0010/part_0020/section_0030/0400-0010-0020-0030.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Montana Secretary of State, "Apostilles": sosmt.gov/apostilles-authentications/apostilles (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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