Cascade County, MT · Cascade County

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Public Document Copy / Inspection Request

Cascade County residents and other requestors use this form to request copies of public documents or arrange an appointment to inspect them.

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City of Cascade County · Cascade County, Cascade County, Montana
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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cascadecountymt.gov
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What this form is

The form lets requestors identify public records they want copied or inspected and choose how they would like to receive copies. It asks for contact details, information to help locate the records, preferred delivery method, and an appointment date and time for inspections. The Planning Department provides copies only of documents in its possession; recorded documents should be requested from the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting copies of public documents held by the Planning Department or seeking an appointment to inspect those documents can use this form.

How to submit it

The form lists the Planning Department at 121 4th St. N, Ste. 2H/I, Great Falls, and provides its phone, fax, and email. Copy payment is due upon receipt by mail or office drop-off.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the requestor just signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Request

    Download the Public Document Copy / Inspection Request form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter your contact details, describe the records, and select how you want copies delivered or provide an inspection date and time.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the request.

  4. 4

    Send It to the Planning Department

    Use the Planning Department contact details listed on the form. Copy payment is due upon receipt by mail or office drop-off.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Document Copy / Inspection Request?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary; the requestor just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Public Document Copy / Inspection Request?
The form lists the Planning Department’s address, phone, fax, and email. Copy payment is due upon receipt by mail or office drop-off.
What information should I include in my request?
Provide your contact information and describe the records. Include details such as dates, names, or a property legal description to help locate them.
How can I receive copies or inspect records?
Choose mail, office pickup, email, or fax for copies. For an inspection, provide a preferred business day and time; the Planning Department will contact you to confirm.

Need something notarized?

This Public Document Copy / Inspection Request doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Cascade County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.