Data Portal

Montana SHPO is going paperless!

Starting June 1, 2024, SHPO will launch e106, a web-based application that allows for digital submittal of consultation documentation and does away with the requirement for paper letters, inventory reports, and site forms. 

NEW: Instructions for Submitting Data and Tracking Review Stage

Create An Account

Submit Files to SHPO

Access the Database

Pay An Invoice

*A State of Montana login.mt.gov account (also known as File Transfer Service account) is required to upload documents and to review your project’s review status. If you already have a State of Montana account, log in to the portal with your existing username and password. Otherwise, click the "Create an Account" button above.

Electronic consultation will streamline the review process by eliminating wait time for postal delivery and mail distribution. Submittals are assigned to a reviewer upon receipt, and users can track the review status by signing in to the database.  

Explore this page to learn more about the new e106 platform:

What to Submit (right column) - Quick references to help you prepare for upload.
Demonstration videos (below) - Coming soon!
Virtual Q&A (below) - Register for monthly sessions
Database User Guide (below) - Download PDFs for various database tasks
Download the 2024 version of the Montana SHPO Consultation Guide, including new appendices on creating a complete site record.

We value your input as we work together through the transition toward digital review, and an improved consultation experience for everyone. Please share your feedback and ideas for how we can continue to improve the digital data submittal and access experience for everyone. mtshpo@mt.gov.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

File Search & Data Requests

Quick Reference:

Requesting File Search and Cultural Resource Data (QR-1)

Learn more:

Cultural Resource Survey and Records page

Download Forms:

File Search Request Form / FILE-F (xlsx)
Digital Data Request Form / DATA-F (xlsx)
Data Use Agreement / DUA (pdf)

Smithsonian Number Request

Quick Reference:

Requesting Smithsonian Numbers for Site Records (QR-2)

Learn more:

Cultural Resource Survey and Records
Creating a Complete Site Record: Guidelines for forms, photos, maps, and GIS.

Download Forms/Instructions:

Cultural Site Record (CS-R)
Architecture/Engineering Record (AE-R)
Sites Record Update (CU-R)
Isolated Find Record (IF-R)
Stone Circle Record (SC-R)
Paleontological Record (PALEO-R)

e-Consultation Review

Quick Reference:

Requesting e-Consultation and Compliance Review (QR-3)

Learn more:

Review & Compliance Page
Instructions and Coding Guide (pdf)

Download Forms:

META-F (docx)

National Register Nomination

Learn more:

National Register of Historic Places in Montana
How to complete National Register Forms (nps.gov)
Montana Property Research Guide (PDF)

Forms:

NRN-F (National Register Nomination Form) (nps.gov)

Tax Credit Applications

Quick Reference:

Requesting Historic Tax Credit Application Review (QR-5)

Learn more:

Historic Architecture & Tax Credit Programs Page

Forms:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/taxincentives/hpca-electronic-submission.htm

Other Submissions

Please contact us for submissions that do not fit any of the above categories, such as updated site forms that are not associated with a consultation project.

JOIN AN ONLINE Q&A

Get your questions answered and learn from others during a monthly database help session. Register below.

DATABASE HELP

Password Recovery
sitsdsupport@mt.gov
(406) 444-2000

GIS, Smithsonian Numbers, Site Data Requests
Cultural Records Assistant
steffany.wood@mt.gov
(406) 444-4724

Cultural Records Manager
Damon Murdo
dmurdo@mt.gov
(406) 444-7767

Digital Data Submittal & Access

Montana SHPO is going paperless!

WHAT TO SUBMIT

JOIN AN ONLINE Q&A

DATABASE HELP

Training & Guidance

Demonstration Videos

Virtual Q&A Sessions

Montana Cultural Resource Database User Guide