Sheriff's Office

The work of an animal shelter or "pound", a facility that houses or disposes of stray, lost, abandoned, or surrendered animals.

Besides responding to traumatic situations and providing emotional and logistical support to citizens in need, a chaplain to emergency services personnel also provides support to first responders in their daily duties. Because their vocation brings them face-to-face with crises, stress is a built-in part of a first responder’s vocation.

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) allows the capability for centralized services. Children receive forensic interviews and forensic medical exams at the CAC in a child-friendly environment. The CAC utilizes a Multidisciplinary Team to provide comprehensive services to victims of child abuse.

Customers, such as you, are valuable eyes and ears for our community and its Sheriff’s Office. We respect your input, both good and bad. Whenever you see Sheriff’s Office employee actions which you believe we should be aware of, please report those to us. The Sheriff’s Office does accept anonymous information, but we would prefer you provide us with your identity. Anonymous reports are investigated only to the extent which the information allows; which may not be satisfactory to you or the Office. We strive to complete complaint investigations promptly. When the investigation is completed, you will be notified of the outcome.

Eligibility Requirements To apply, you must:

• Have been a Montana resident for at least six (6) months, and
• Currently reside in Flathead County.

Application & Renewal Walk-In Hours

• Standard applications or renewals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Enhanced applications or renewals: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Application Locations & Notes

• Enhanced permit applications (new or renewal) are accepted in the office only (online option may be added in the future).
• All applications must be signed in person in front of the Sheriff or a designee.
• Appointments can be scheduled by calling (406) 758-5585.

Fees (Cash or check only – no other payment methods accepted)

Standard Permit

• New or expired more than 30 days: $50
• Renewal (within 90 days before expiration or up to 30 days after): $25
• Military (with proof) – New or expired more than 30 days: $25
• Military (with proof) – Renewal (within 90 days before expiration or up to 30 days after): $15

Enhanced Permit

• New or renewal: $75

Required Documents for Enhanced Permits

• Valid Montana ID
• Live fire weapons training certificate qualifying under MCA 45-8-312

For the most up-to-date details or questions, contact the Flathead County Sheriff's Office at (406) 758-5585.

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office provides court-ordered DNA testing on FRIDAYS ONLY from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. This is not for the purpose of determining paternity.

There is a $10.00 fee, payable by cash or local check. Photo I.D. is required, as is payment at the time of service. 

The fee is $15.00, payable by cash or local check, for two (2) fingerprint cards. Photo identification is required. 

This list serves as a public resource for those wanting to stay informed about individuals currently detained in the county jail. For each inmate, the page offers:

• Name
• Photo
• Age
• Bail amount
• Court Date
• List of charges (The charges may change at any time.

All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A map provided by the State of Montana of sexual and violent offenders in your area.

Anyone who uses this information to injure, harass or commit a criminal act against any person may be subject to criminal prosecution.

A list of stolen items like automobiles and firearms.  This information only goes back ONE YEAR from this date

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has a trailer-mounted radar speed display that can be placed throughout the county for monitoring traffic speeds. The location of the trailer is based on the previous history of motor vehicle accidents, frequency of speeding citations, and requests from the public.

Drivers approaching a speed radar trailer will see the posted speed limit displayed, as well as their speed as detected by the trailer. The trailer also records the total number of vehicles and their average speeds during the times it is monitoring traffic.

The speed radar trailer aids in educating the public — especially the driver who may be unaware of exactly how fast they are going. The use of our speed radar trailer strengthens our efforts to reduce speeding through education.

Please be aware that this service is for county roads and not privately maintained roads.

This information is provided as a service and is not considered official court record. This site lists the current outstanding warrants in Flathead County, Montana.

If you have information regarding someone with a felony warrant please call (406) 752-TIPS or your local law enforcement agency. The information on this website is considered public record. The photographs on this website are informational only, and are posted in order to secure public assistance in apprehending suspected felons (44-5-103(13) (f) M.C.A.).