MONTANA VITAL RECORDS
The Montana Division of Vital Records (Montana Vital Records) issues certified copies of Montana birth certificates and Montana death certificates for events which occurred within the State of Montana. You may order copies of Montana vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
MONTANA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Montana Vital Records issues only certified copies of Montana birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
An applicant may only order copies of his or her own Montana birth certificate or one for an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child (must provide proof of relationship/legal need), legal guardian (must provide proof of relationship) or an authorized representative (must provide proof).
Birth Search
Anyone can request a Birth Search, as long as the event occurred 30 years prior to the date of the application. If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $10.00 for the first five years searched and $1.00 per year over the first five years searched (per individual named). A Genealogy\Informational copy of the record will be issued if found or a 'No Find' letter will be sent. Birth Search requests must be made by phone or fax.
MONTANA DEATH CERTIFICATES
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.
Who Can Order?
Certified copies of Montana death certificates will be issued to any individual. If the death certificate you are requesting lists the cause of death as 'pending autopsy' or 'pending investigation', a certified copy which has the cause of death information removed will be issued.
Copies of Montana death certificates that do not include the cause of death can be requested at any time after the date of event and can be ordered by any individual.
Death Search
Anyone can request a Death Search for an event that occurred within the State of Montana. If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $10.00 for the first five years searched and $1.00 per year over the first five years searched (per individual named). A Genealogy\Informational copy of the record will be issued if found or a 'No Find' letter will be sent. Death Search requests must be made by phone or fax.
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MONTANA VITAL RECORDS - DPHHS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 866.696.1912.
Birth Certificate Fax Application
Death Certificate Fax Application
Birth Search Fax Application
Death Search Fax ApplicationOrder By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 888.877.1946. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.