Treasurer
Treasurer
Waden Edward Fultz
406-622-5032
E-MAIL
DEPUTY TREASURER
Kim Kotthoff
CLERKS
Christy Byle
Patti Jo Martin
Office Hours
(Courthouse 1st floor)
Closed on Federal holidays.
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Physical Address
1308 Franklin Street
Fort Benton, MT 59442
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 459
Fort Benton, MT 59442
About the Office
The Chouteau County Treasurer's Office is responsible for collecting, safeguarding, and distributing county funds. The office collects property taxes and other county revenues, manages county investments, and maintains financial records.
The Treasurer's Office is also responsible for:
Collecting and distributing property taxes
Processing annual vehicle registrations and titles
Collecting non-tax county revenues
Disbursing county funds for approved obligations
Investing county reserve funds
Maintaining records for taxes, licensing, and school district ledgers
Property tax payments may be made at either the Treasurer's Office or the Motor Vehicle Department until 4:30 p.m.
Property Taxes
The Treasurer's Office collects property taxes and maintains property tax records for Chouteau County.
Tax Due Dates*
REAL PROPERTY:
1st half: Last day of November
2nd half: Last day of May
MOBILE HOMES:
1st half: Last day of May
2nd half: Last day of November
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Due on last day of June
*Subject to change based on revisions, protests, assessments, etc.
Penalty and Interest starts the day following the due date.
Tax Liens are attached the first working day of August.
Motor Vehicle Department
Vehicle Title & Registration Services
The Motor Vehicle Department provides vehicle title and registration services for Chouteau County residents.
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on federal holidays
Please note: The last motor vehicle transaction is accepted at 4:30 p.m.
Before You Visit
Please bring:
A valid driver's license
Your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate number
Businesses must provide proof of residency and an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
The Chouteau County Motor Vehicle Department does not issue driver's licenses.
For driver's license services, Motor Vehicle Division forms, or additional information, please visit the Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division.