Forms, Permits, and Services

The City of Helena Attorney's Office has a Victim Specialist that can help victims of a crime through the process and refer them to other local, state, and national resources. Victim Specialist Nicole Doyle can be reached at ndoyle@helenamt.gov. Please visit the City Attorney's webpage located here for more information. 

If you believe you have been a victim of partner or family member assault, sexual assault, or any other crime against your person, you may fill out a Victim's Rights Form found below. Return the form to the Helena Police Department located at 406 Fuller Ave, Helena MT, 59601 or contact a dispatcher at the non-emergency number 406-457-8866 to speak with an officer. If you are currently in danger, dial 911. 

Victims-Rights-Form.pdf(PDF, 45KB)

Child Car Safety Checks 

Helena Police officers provide child car safety seat checks to help ensure that children are traveling safely in vehicles. During these checks, trained officers inspect the car seat to make sure it is the correct type for the child’s age, weight, and height, and that it is properly installed according to manufacturer and safety guidelines. Officers can also demonstrate proper installation techniques and answer questions to help parents and caregivers keep children safe while traveling.  Call 406-447-8479 to schedule a check.

Identity Theft Information

What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft occurs when an individual unlawfully obtains and uses another person’s personally identifiable information (such as a Social Security number, driver’s license number, or financial account information) to commit fraud or other crimes.

Montana Department of Justice Identity Theft Passport Program, which verifies victims of identity theft and provides them with an Identity Theft Passport to help demonstrate that their identity was fraudulently used. The passport can assist victims when dealing with law enforcement, financial institutions, creditors, and government agencies.  To get a passport victims of identity theft will need to file a police report with their local jurisdiction.  See below link to the Montana Department of Justice Officer of Consumer Protection for more information and resources available to protect your personal information.

Identity Theft and Security Freeze – Montana Department of Justice

Prescription Medication Dropbox

The police department provides a Prescription Medication Dropbox located in the lobby of the police station at the Law and Justice Center, 406 Fuller. This secure drop box allows community members to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination while keeping medications out of the wrong hands. The drop box is available to the public during regular lobby hours for convenient and responsible medication disposal.

• Report an Abandoned Vehicle

  • To report an Abandoned Vehicle on the MyHelena website, click on the "requests" icon at the bottom of the page, then click "create a request". Requests can be made anonymously.
  • Abandoned Vehicles can also be reported by calling the non-emergency number at 406-457-8866.

• Form – Ride Along(DOCX, 94KB)

  • To schedule a Ride Along with one of our officers, please contact Lieutenant Adam Shanks at 406-457-88838 or ashanks@helenamt.gov. You will need a waiver and background check done before any consideration will be given for a ride along. For more information, click here.

• Evidence Release Request(DOCX, 29KB)

  • Contact Evidence Technician Rachel David at 406-447-8468 during regular business hours with any questions. 

•  Permit – Catering

  Please come to the police department for a catering permit. There is a $35.00 charge (cash and check only) for catering forms. You must also show proof of a valid Catering Permit License issued from the State of Montana. Call our administration line 406-447-8479 for any questions.

  • Bottle Club:

      It is not lawful for a business to serve alcoholic beverages without a license. This is considered a bottle club and that is prohibited. 16-6-306. Bottle clubs prohibited, MCA We have a helpful fact sheet about what constitutes a bottle club. Bottle-Club.pdf

    Only certain types of entities are eligible for special permits. Special-Permit-Booklet.pdf A for profit business is not eligible for a special permit. 

    At this time Montana laws and rules don’t allow a business to give away alcohol unless they are licensed with us as a full alcoholic beverage license holder.  Some licensees do have a catering endorsement that allows them to cater alcohol to an otherwise unlicensed premises, but they must first hold the actual license in their regular place of business. 

• Permit – Alarm Permit(DOC, 30KB) 

• Permit – Beer/Wine 

**If you need a Noise Permit, Parade or Race Permit, Block Party or other street closures, please Visit the Special Events Permit Page.

Citizens Complaint(PDF, 595KB)

• Complaint Packages contain information regarding our complaint process and necessary forms for filing a complaint. They are available from any Helena Police Officer, on the first floor of the Helena City/County Building, or at the police department (406 Fuller Avenue).
• We prefer complaints be filed in writing. To assist in completely investigating your complaint we ask that you provide your name and contact information so we may contact you with any follow-up and advise you of the outcome of the investigation, however, if necessary, the department will accept unsigned or anonymous complaints.
• Complaints may be turned into any supervisor in the department.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Administration line at 406-447-8479 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.