File a request with Montana Governor's Office
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with Montana Governor's Office
Your request is filed in your name under Montana Public Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
- 1
Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Montana Governor's Office.
- 2
Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
- 3
Response window (-1 business days)
Under Montana Public Records Act, the agency must respond within -1 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
- 4
Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
- 5
Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to District Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Montana Public Records Act
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-6-101
Montana Governor's Office is governed by Montana Public Records Act, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Montana Governor's Office public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Montana
What to request
Common records from Montana Governor's Office
Jurisdiction