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My Voter Page

Check your voting status here!

MP

My Voter Page
Track absentee ballot
View a sample ballot

 

Election
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Burn Permit

Weather permitting, October 1st is the start of open burning.  Permits are required for this action.  A free burn permit can be obtained through egomt.com.  If you have an existing burn permit for 2023, it can be activated by calling 1-866-207-2577.

Environmental Health
Web page about the Burn Permit.
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Court-Ordered DNA Testing

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. 

Sheriff’s Office
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Fingerprinting

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

Sheriff’s Office
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Children's Advocacy Center

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.

Sheriff’s Office
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Braveheart Chaplain Ministry

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.

Sheriff’s Office
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Air Quality Recording

The 2.5 PM monitor located in Columbia Falls reports air quality in near real-time. Download the PDF for activity recommendations for each air quality category.

Environmental Health
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Request 911 Call Recordings

Request copies of 911 call audio, dispatch communications, and related records maintained by the Flathead Emergency Communications Center. Some records may be restricted or require review before release.

FECC
Register a Teacher Certificate

Register your original Montana teacher certificate with the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools.

Superintendent of Schools
Teacher Fingerprinting & Background Checks

Schedule fingerprinting and background checks for school district teachers, employees, substitutes, volunteers, and bus drivers.

Superintendent of Schools
Free Naloxone Kits

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Free naloxone kits are available to community members at no cost.

Health Administration
Mosquito Control Education Presentations

Request a mosquito control presentation for a K–12 school class or civic organization in Flathead County.

Environmental Health
Opt-Out

Report standing water or possible mosquito breeding areas for evaluation by Flathead County Mosquito Control staff.

Environmental Health
Trap-Neuter-Return

Access no-cost spay/neuter, vaccination, parasite prevention, microchipping, and ear tipping for eligible outdoor feral cats.

Animal Shelter
Web page about the Trap-Neuter-Return.
Tax Reminders

Sign up to receive tax reminder notifications from Flathead County. This service helps you stay informed about upcoming due dates for property taxes, mobile homes, and personal property so you can avoid penalties and late payments.

Reminders are provided as a courtesy and do not replace your responsibility to pay taxes on time.

Tax
Web page about the Tax Reminders.
Working Cat Placement

Adopt a working cat for outdoor environments such as barns, shops, or rural properties.

Animal Shelter
Web page about the Working Cat Placement.
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Volunteer Registration

Apply to volunteer at the Animal Shelter and support animal care and enrichment programs.

Animal Shelter
Web page about the Volunteer Registration.
Foster a Pet

Apply to provide temporary foster care for animals in need outside the shelter environment.

Animal Shelter
Web page about the Foster a Pet.
Pet Food Pantry Assistance

Access temporary pet food assistance to help keep pets in your home during times of need.

Animal Shelter
Pet Surrenders

Learn how to surrender a pet, including appointment requirements, wait times, residency rules, and available rehoming options.

Animal Shelter
Web page about the Pet Surrenders.

Page Last Updated: Jun 1, 2026