Montana Birth Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Birth Certificate Application is used to request a certified copy of a Montana birth certificate. It is mailed to Montana Vital Records at the Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the certificate
- Their spouse, child, parent or grandparent
- A caretaker relative, guardian or authorized representative, with proof
- A person with documents showing the record is needed to determine or protect personal or property rights
- Step-relatives, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins and ex-spouses are not eligible
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- An enlarged photocopy of both sides of your valid photo ID with a signature, or a notarized application
- Proof of your relationship, guardianship or authorization (if not the person named)
- The state fee by check payable to Montana Vital Records, in US funds
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Montana Vital Records PO Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210
- State fee
- $16 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- About 3 to 4 weeks by mail
- Source
- Official government page