MONTANA VITAL RECORDS - DPHHS

111 NORTH SANDERS
HELENA, MT 59604

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888.877.1946
888.877.1946
866.696.1912

Death Certificates

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 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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SEARCH/ DEATH
A search will be performed based on the criteria provided. If a record is found, a Genealogy/Informational Copy of the record will be issued. If no event is found, a No Find Letter will be issued. The search fee is non-refundable.

First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 5.00

DEATH
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death 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.

First Copy: 12.00 Additional Copies: 5.00

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 Application

Order 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.