Silver Bow County Clerk of the District Court

Housed in the historic Butte-Silver Bow courthouse Uptown, the Clerk of the District Court is a long-standing government passport acceptance facility for the county. Agents here accept new passport applications, minor passports, and replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged documents. The Room 313 counter is a practical choice if you're already handling other county business or you simply prefer applying at a courthouse rather than a retail postal counter.

The clerk's office does not take passport photos, so plan to have one made beforehand — the Dewey Boulevard Butte post office can do that if you'd like both errands done nearby. Weekday walk-ins are sometimes accommodated, but staff recommend calling ahead. Statewide requirements and fees are laid out on the Montana passport guide .

Bring your own passport photo, since the courthouse clerk doesn't take them. Phone 406-497-6350 to confirm the day's availability before you drive Uptown, and carry proof of citizenship plus a photo ID with separate photocopies. If you'd rather do photo and application together, compare your options on the Butte offices page.