Fees

The staff at the Montana Historical Society Research Center will research your request for a small fee. Fees are charged for the staff time involved in doing the research whether or not an answer is found. Patrons will receive a written summary of research performed.

Montana Historical Society Members receive two (2) complimentary research requests annually with up to 10 copies per request. You can use this benefit to request general, genealogy, photograph or business entities research.

General Research Requests

MHS Members: Two (2) complimentary research requests annually ^*

includes up to 10 copies per request
resident and nonresident fees apply after that
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Montana Residents: $5 for the first half hour of research

includes up to 10 copies
$20 per hour plus copies after that

Non-Montana Residents: $20 for the first half hour of research

includes up to 10 copies
$20 per hour plus copies after that

^{* This member benefit may be used to request general, genealogy, or photograph research. Limit: 2 complimentary requests of any kind per year.}

Genealogy Research Requests

MHS Members: Two (2) complimentary research requests annually ^*

includes up to 10 copies per request
resident and nonresident fees apply after that
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Montana Residents: $5 per search

Non-Montana Residents: $20 per search

^{* This member benefit may be used to request general, genealogy, or photograph research. Limit: 2 complimentary requests of any kind per year.}

Photograph Research Requests

MHS Members: Two (2) complimentary research requests annually ^*

includes up to 10 copies
resident and nonresident fees apply after that
Become an MHS Member now!

Montana Residents: $5 for the first half hour of research

includes up to 10 copies
$20 per hour plus copies after that

Non-Montana Residents: $20 for the first half hour of research

includes up to 10 copies
$20 per hour plus copies after that

^{* This member benefit may be used to request general, genealogy, or photograph research. Limit: 2 complimentary requests of any kind per year.}

Business Entities Research Requests

Montana and Non-Montana Residents: $10 per search

includes up to 10 copies (.35 per page for anything over 10)

How do I pay the fee?

When you submit a research request online, you can pay with a credit card using our secure gateway. If you prefer to mail your request, please enclose a check made payable to "Montana Historical Society Research Center." Our mailing address is here.

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