How To Order Vital Records In Montana

Birth

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $16.00

Address:

Office of Vital Statistics

MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services

111 N Sanders, Rm. 6

P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Remarks: State office has had records since late 1907.

Applicants MUST provide a clear and readable copy of both sides of their current driver’s license or other current government issued identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must either provide a clear and readable copy of two other forms of current identification with one having a signature or have their request notarized.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Montana Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 1-406-444-2685. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Vital Records (mt.gov).

Death

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $16.00

Address:

Office of Vital Statistics

MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services

111 N Sanders, Rm. 6

P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Remarks: State office has had records since late 1907.

Applicants MUST provide a clear and readable copy of both sides of their current driver’s license or other current government issued identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must either provide a clear and readable copy of two other forms of current identification with one having a signature or have their request notarized.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Montana Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 1-406-444-2685. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Vital Records (mt.gov).

Marriage

Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: See remarks

Address:

Office of Vital Statistics

MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services

111 N Sanders, Rm. 6

P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Remarks: Indexes to locate marriage license since July 1943. Certified copies are not available from State Office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of marriage is $10.00 for the first five years being searched. Each additional year being searched will cost an additional $1. Apply to Clerk of District Court where marriage license was purchased if known.

Event: Marriage (County)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of District Court in county where marriage license was purchased.

Divorce

Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: See remarks

Address:

Office of Vital Statistics

MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services

111 N Sanders, Rm. 6

P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Remarks: Indexes to locate divorce decrees since July 1943. Certified copies are not available from State office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of divorce is $10.00 for the first five years being searched. Each additional year being searched will cost an additional $1. Apply to Clerk of District Court where divorce was granted if known.

Event: Divorce (County)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of District Court in county where divorce was granted.