Montana Putative Father Registry Search Application
Official state formParentage and paternityFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Asks Montana Vital Records to search the Putative Father Registry for a child who is or may be the subject of a termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding. Results are sent by standard mail.
Who can use this form
- A representative of DPHHS
- A representative of an adoption agency
- A prospective adoptive parent or their attorney in a direct parental placement adoption, with the birth mother's notarized consent
- Any woman who is the subject of a registration
What to send with it
- The completed application
- A copy of ID
- A $10 check or money order payable to Montana Vital Records
- Any documents that apply, such as the birth mother's notarized consent or a court order
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Montana Vital Records PO Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604
- State fee
- $10 per name searched, non-refundable.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page