State vital records · DPHHS - Office of Vital Records
Montana Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Montana — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Montana · 92 offices
- 92
- Offices listed
- 64
- Counties covered
- $16.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 3–4 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$12 (or $10 for informational copy) · NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”
Death Certificate
$16 (or $14 for informational copy) · NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”)
Marriage Certificate
Varies by county · Varies by county
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records (DPHHS - Office of Vital Records)
- Address
- Varies by county
- Mailing
- Varies by county
- Phone
- (406) 444-2685
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Varies by county
Montana Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $12 (or $10 for informational copy)
- Additional copy
- $12 (or $10 for informational copy)
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Processing time
- NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”
- Rush processing
- NA
- Public after
- 30 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Caretaker
- Children
- Foster Parents
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Physician
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- ATM Card
- College ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Credit Card
- DD-214 Form
- Debit Card
- Fishing License
- Insurance Record
- Medical Card
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Traffic Ticket
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Montana Death Certificate
- Fee
- $16 (or $14 for informational copy)
- Additional copy
- $16 (or $14 for informational copy)
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Processing time
- NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”)
- Rush processing
- NA
- Public after
- Not Restricted
Who can request
- Not Restricted
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Name
- Occupation
- Place of Birth
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Spouse Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- ATM Card
- College ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Credit Card
- DD-214 Form
- Debit Card
- Fishing License
- Insurance Record
- Medical Card
- Military Discharge
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Traffic Ticket
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Work ID
Montana Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- Varies by county
- Additional copy
- Varies by county
- Rush fee
- Varies by county
- Processing time
- Varies by county
- Rush processing
- Varies by county
- Public after
- 30 years
Required information
- Bride Parents' Names
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Bride's Place of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom Parents' Names
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Groom's Place of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Year of Marriage
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
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All counties (64)
- Anaconda City/Deer Lodge County1
- Beaverhead County2
- Big Horn County2
- Billings County1
- Blaine County1
- Broadus County1
- Broadwater County1
- Butte County1
- Carbon County2
- Carter County2
- Cascade County1
- Cascade City- County1
- Chouteau County2
- Custer County2
- Daniels County1
- Dawson County1
- Deer Lodge County1
- Fallon County2
- Fergus County1
- Flathead County1
- Flathead City- County1
- Gallatin County1
- Gallatin City- County1
- Garfield County1
- Glacier County2
- Granite County2
- Hill County2
- Jefferson County2
- Judith Basin County1
- Lake County2
- Lewis and Clark County1
- Lewis and Clark City- County1
- Lewistown County1
- Liberty County2
- Lincoln County2
- Madison County2
- McCone County1
- Meagher County1
- Mineral County2
- Missoula County1
- Missoula City- County1
- Musselshell County1
- Park County1
- Petroleum County1
- Phillips County1
- Pondera County2
- Powder River County1
- Powell County1
- Prairie County2
- Ravalli County2
- Richland County2
- Roosevelt County2
- Rosebud County1
- Sanders County2
- Sheridan County2
- Silver Bow County1
- Stillwater County2
- Sweet Grass County2
- Teton County2
- Toole County2
- Treasure County1
- Valley County2
- Wibaux County1
- Yellowstone County1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- 406-444-1877
- Mailing
- Original certified or notarized documents may be mailed to: Notary & Certifications Division Montana Secretary of State’s Office PO Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620 -2801 FedEx and UPS shipments should be addressed to: Notary & Certifications Division Montana Secretary of State’s Office 1301 E. 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
- Details
- Original, notarized, or certified record. A properly notarized document will have four elements in the notarial certificate: The Venue – the state and county where the notarization was performed; the Statement of Particulars – a sentence that contains the date of notarization, the type of notarial act, and a reference to the signer or the type of document (depending on the type of notarization); the notary’s official signature; and the notary’s official stamp. Copies of official records must be issued within the last five years. If you have a birth, death, marriage, or court record that was issued more than five years ago, you must obtain a new certified copy from the appropriate state or county office
Montana vital records FAQs
How much does a Montana birth certificate cost?
The fee is $12 (or $10 for informational copy).
How long does a Montana birth certificate take?
NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”
How much does a Montana death certificate cost?
The fee is $16 (or $14 for informational copy).
How long does a Montana death certificate take?
NA (”Processing time varies depending on staffing and workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.”)
How much does a Montana marriage certificate cost?
The fee is Varies by county.
How long does a Montana marriage certificate take?
Varies by county
Where do I get a birth certificate in Montana?
Montana birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 92 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Montana birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Montana Public Records Act (PRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.