Carter County Treasurer
Jesi Pierson, Treasurer
Cecile Kuehn, Deputy Treasurer/ Payroll Clerk
P.O. Box 317
Ekalaka, MT 59324
406.775.8735| 406.775.8750 FAX
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:00p.m. - Noon, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Notary Public services provided free of charge
The Carter County Treasurer’s Office is the collection center for county taxes. The office also receives various revenues generated by other county departments, motor vehicle title and registration transactions, and driver’s licensing fees. The Treasurer makes disbursements to cover bills paid by county warrant, bond payments or remittances to other government agencies. The Treasurer manages accounts receivable and is responsible for county and district schools investments
TAXES
Please be reminded that:
The 1st installment payment of Real Estate Property Taxes are due by November 30th of the current year.
The 2nd installment of Real Estate Property are due by May 31st of the following year.
1st half of Mobile Home taxes are due May 31, of the current year. The 2nd half payment of Mobile Home taxes are due by November 30 of the current year.
Personal Property Taxes: Due in FULL June 30th of the current year.
Delinquent Taxes
Dates on postmarked are honored as payment dates in order to avoid penalty & interest.
There is a 2% penalty and 5/6 of 1% of interest accumulated monthly to all delinquent taxes.
Each August 1, all real estate properties with delinquent taxes from the year prior have a lien placed against the property. These liens are available for sale to the general public. Tax liens may allow for the assignee ( owner of the lien) to acquire ownership of the land.
Please contact The Carter County Treasurers Office for more information about liens, tax lien sales, and tax deeds.
Delinquent Mobile Home and Personal Property Taxes are subject to laws which require that a writ of execution be delivered to the Carter County Sheriff. The Sheriff may, in accordance with law, seize and sell personal property in order to pay the delinquent taxes. Writs for delinquent personal property taxes are executed in the fall, and writs for delinquent mobile home taxes are executed in the spring.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
All drivers license exam stations now require APPOINTMENTS!! Plan ahead and schedule EARLY to ensure you get the date and time that best meets your needs. We are happy to help you make a appointment at any exam station, or you may visit: https://doj.mt.gov/driving/appointment-scheduling/ or call 866-450-8034
For information about Montana’s REAL ID act and how it might affect you, call us at (406) 896-4326 or visit http://mtrealid.gov
TITLE AND REGISTRATION
We are happy to answer any questions about Motor Vehicle Title and Registration processes over the phone. 406-775-8735
All the Montana license plates can be viewed by following THIS LINK for plate designs.
VIN inspections ( except for salvage vehicles) are offered by the Sheriff’s Office free of charge.
Payments can be made by phone by calling 406-775-8735 during business hours.
The links below show current tax bill information for each taxpayer along with a comparison to the previous tax year.
2024 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS
2023 CENTRALLY ASSESSED TAX BILLS
DISCLAIMER: THESE REPORTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Each report is uploaded only once per year, and therefore, any updates to tax records may not be reflected.