dphhs.mt.gov Birth/Death Certificate Application : Montana Public Health and Human Services

Name of the Organization : Montana Public Health and Human Services
Type of Facility : Birth/Death Certificate Application
State : Montana
Country : United States of America

Website : https://dphhs.mt.gov/vitalrecords/
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24501-birthapp.pdf

DPHHS Birth/Death Certificate Application

Who Can Order A Birth Certificate :
** Only those authorized by 50-15-121 MCA and 37.8.126 ARM, which includes the registrant (14 years old or older),

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** the registrant’s spouse, children (with proof of relationship), parents, grandparents (with proof of relationship),
** a caretaker relative, guardian, an authorized representative, or those who provide documentation showing it is needed for determination or protection of the individuals personal or property rights.
** Proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker relative, or authorization is required to obtain a certify 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.

Identification Is Required :
** The person signing the request must provide an enlarged legible photocopy of both sides of their valid driver’s license or other legal picture identification with a signature or the requestor must have this application notarized.**

Picture ID with a Signature :
** Driver’s License
** State ID Card
** Passport
** Military ID Card
** Tribal

Two Forms of ID – One MUST have a Signature :
** Social Security Card
** Work ID Card
** Car registration/Insurance
** Doctor/Medical record
** Fishing License
** US Military DD214
** Utility Bill with a current address
** Voter Registration Card
** Credit/Debit/ATM Card
** School ID Card
** Library Card
** Insurance Record
** Pay Stub
** Traffic/ Pawn ticket
** Court record
** Year Book

OR
** Notarized Montana Office of Vital Statistics Statement to Identify certified Birth or Death Certificate Applicant form (you must provide the original letter, not a photocopy or faxed copy)
** Have an authorized family member that has an ID order the certificate

Important :
** If a picture ID with a signature is not available, two other forms of identification are required; one MUST have a signature.
** Please include photocopies of both sides of the ID when mailing your request
** If the identification requirement is NOT met or if the application is incomplete, your request will be returned and significant delays in processing your order may occur.

Fees : (All fees must be U.S. funds)
** Certified Copies Of A Birth Certificate Cost : $12.00 for the first copy, $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record. (non-refundable)

Informational Copies Of A Birth Certificate :
** may be issued to anyone as long as the birth occurred 30 years prior to the date of application, the cost is $10.00. (non-refundable)

Certified Copies Of Documents :
** on file with the state (i.e. Acknowledgment of Paternity, correction affidavits), the cost is $12.00 (non-refundable)

Searches :
** $10.00 for the first 5 years searched, then $1.00 per year over the first five years per name requested. (An informational copy will be issued if record is found) (non-refundable)**