State Offices

Department of Publich Health
and Senior Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 North Sanders, Room 209
Helena, MT 59604

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health
and Human Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 N Sanders Rm 209
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604

Tel: 406.444.2685
Fax: 406.444.1803
Email: HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Website

Statewide registration of vital statistics began in Montana in 1907 and was generally complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations of births are included in the indexes maintained by the state office.

Remarks: A valid/current government, school or employer issued photo identification document of the applicant is required before a search of the records will be conducted. Requests that do not contain proper identification will be returned unprocessed.

Options to obtain a certified copy:

Walk-In Service - Apply in person at the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City or at a local health department;

Postal Service - Montana Vital Records current processing time for mailed in requests is 2 to 3 weeks from the date of receipt;

VitalCheck - Secured online applications to request for vital records, which accepts all major credit card payments, can be made through VitalCheck with an additional charge for their service.

Vital Records

Birth

Location:
Department of Publich Health
and Senior Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 North Sanders, Room 209
Helena, MT 59604

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health
and Human Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 N Sanders Rm 209
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604

Tel: 406.444.2685
Fax: 406.444.1803
Email: HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Website

Birth Certificate - Certified

A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Fee: $12.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since 1907
Notes: Additional copies of the same birth records ordered at the same time of certification are $5.00 each. Up to 4 Additional copies.

Remarks: Proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker relative, or authorization is required to obtain a certified copy of a birth record. Step-relatives, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, ex-spouses, and a natural parent of an adoptive child are not eligible to receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Birth Certificate - Informational Copy

The certificate issued for a birth search will be an informational copy. Informational copies of birth certificates are available to anyone as long as the birth occurred 30 years (or more) after the date of the application.

Fee: $10.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since 1907
Notes: Additional copies of the same birth records ordered at the same time of certification are $5.00 each. Up to 4 Additional copies.

Remarks: Informational copies of Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Montana from 1907 to present. If the event occurred prior to 1907, please contact the agency directly at 406-444-2685.

Death

Location:
Department of Publich Health
and Senior Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 North Sanders, Room 209
Helena, MT 59604

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health
and Human Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 N Sanders Rm 209
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604

Tel: 406.444.2685
Fax: 406.444.1803
Email: HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Website

Death Certificate - Certified

Montana Vital Records issues only certified copies of Montana death certificates, which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes. Certificate will be a government issued, certified document.

Certified copies of death certificates are available to anyone, provided they establish their identity and provide a reason for the request.

Fee: $12.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since 1907
Notes: Additional copies of the same birth records ordered at the same time of certification are $5.00 each. Up to 4 Additional copies.

Remarks: If a death certificate lists the cause of death as "Pending Investigation" or "Pending Autopsy", a certified death certificate which has the cause of death removed will be issued.

Death Certificate - Informational Copy

Anyone can request a Death Search for an event that occurred within the State of Montana. A Genealogical\Informational copy of the record will be issued if found or a "No Find" letter will be sent.

Fee: $10.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since 1907
Notes: Additional copies of the same birth records ordered at the same time of certification are $5.00 each. Up to 4 Additional copies.

Remarks: If a death certificate lists the cause of death as "Pending Investigation" or "Pending Autopsy", an informational death certificate which has the cause of death removed will be issued.

Marriage

Location:
Department of Publich Health
and Senior Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 North Sanders, Room 209
Helena, MT 59604

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health
and Human Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 N Sanders Rm 209
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604

Tel: 406.444.2685
Fax: 406.444.1803
Email: HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Website

Certified copies are not available from State Office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of marriage is $10.00.

Fee: $10.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since July 1943.
Notes: Additional copies ordered at the same time are $15.00 each.

Remarks: Apply to Clerk of District Court where marriage license was purchased if known.

Divorce

Location:
Department of Publich Health
and Senior Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 North Sanders, Room 209
Helena, MT 59604

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health
and Human Services
Office of Vital Statistics
111 N Sanders Rm 209
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604

Tel: 406.444.2685
Fax: 406.444.1803
Email: HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Website

Certified copies are not available from State office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of divorce is $10.00.

Fee: $10.00 per copy
Time-frame: Since July 1943.
Notes: Additional copies ordered at the same time are $15.00 each.

Remarks: Apply to Clerk of District Court where divorce was granted if known.

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