Welcome to the MtCR Data Portal
Brief introduction...DATABASE USER MANUAL | GET HELP | LOGIN
PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
Prepare your documents according to instructions specific to your project. Use the Montana Cultural Resources Database Portal to upload documents related to:
Project review and compliance- $ File Search requests (QR1)
- $ Data Use and Digital Data requests (QR1)
- Site Record / Smithsonian Number request (QR2)
- Cultural Resource Inventory Report Review (QR3)
- National Register Nomination documents (QR4)
- Historic Tax Credit documents (QR5)
- Certified Local Government documents (__)
- SHPO Grant Application
LOG IN
- > Create a State of Montana Okta account https://okta.loginmt.com/
- > Log in https://svc.mt.gov/adsams/
- > Get help logging in sitsdsupport@mt.gov
UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS
https://svc.mt.gov/adsams/DocumentSubmission.aspx
- > instructions to Upload your documents and receive a tracking number. https://mhs.mt.gov/Shpo/docs/download/crd-submitting-db2.pdf
TRACK YOUR CASE
PAY AN INVOICE (for file search and data requests)
NEED 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
Get your questions answered and learn from others during a monthly database help session. Register below.
- > watch a demo video https://youtu.be/IqjkU7Rp19U
- > request a help session dmurdo@mt.gov
REGISTERED USER MANUAL
- Download PDF (crd-searching-db3.pdf)
- https://mhs.mt.gov/Shpo/docs/ConsultingWith/crd-attributes-db4.pdf
SHPO STAFF USER MANUAL
Digital Data Submittal & Access
Montana SHPO is paperless!
NEW: Instructions for Submitting Data and Tracking Review Stage
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
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)
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)
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)
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)JOIN AN ONLINE Q&A
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
Training & Guidance
Demonstration Videos
Virtual Q&A Sessions
Email dmurdo@mt.gov to pre-register.
Montana Cultural Resource Database User Guide
