Montana Birth Certificate Application printable pdf download

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING A BIRTH RECORD

1. Print, Fill out completely, and Sign application. (see below for who can order)

2. Provide proof of Identity (see acceptable methods below)

3. Enclose cashier’s check or money order (see Fees below)

4. Enclose a stamped self-addressed return envelope.

(enclose a pre-paid envelope from express mail/UPS/FEDEX etc. for expedited

service. We do not track mail once it leaves our office - keep all tracking info)

5. Mail application, I.D., payment, and return envelope to Cascade County Clerk

and Recorder, 121 4

St N, Suite 1B1 Great Falls, MT 59401

WHO CAN ORDER A CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

Only those authorized by 50-15-121 MCA, which includes the registrant (14 years old or older) the registrant’s spouse,

children, parents or guardian or an authorized representative, may obtain a certified copy of a birth record. Proof of

relationship, guardianship or authorization is required. Step-relatives, in-laws, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins,

ex-spouses, and a natural parent of an adoptive child or others are NOT eligible to receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Non-certified informational/genealogy copies are available to anyone if record is more than 30 years old.

Montana birth certificates are full size paper with a raised seal.

Wallet size cards are not available.

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 the application notarized.

•If a picture ID with a signature is not available, two other forms of identification are required; one MUST have a

signature.

•If you have no identification and an authorized family member cannot send an application for you, then you may

send a notarized Montana Office of Vital Statistics Statement to Identify form filled out by a witness who has

known you for more than 2 years who can attest to your identity. (see link on previous page to download this form

if needed)

SUGGESTED IDENTIFICATION

Picture ID

ANY TWO Forms of ID Listed Below (One MUST

with

have a signature)

Signature

Photocopy of:

OR Photocopies of 2 of the below- one with signature:

OR : Have the application Notarized

(original application only not faxed or

Driver’s License

Social Security Card

Fishing License

photocopied)

State ID Card

Pay Stub

Insurance Record

OR: Have someone who has known

Passport

US Military DD-214

Traffic/Pawn Ticket

you for more than 2 years fill out a

Tribal ID Card

Utility Bill with a current address

Doctor/Medical Record

Notarized Montana Office of Vital

Military ID Card

Court Record

Library Card

Statistics Statement to Identify

(w/ signature)

Voter Registration Card

Year Book

Certified Birth or Death Certificate

School ID Card

Credit/Debit/ATM Card

Applicant Form (original only, not a

Car Registration/Insurance

Work ID Card

photocopy or faxed copy) along with

the application filled out by you.

FEE: (All fees must be U.S. funds)

Money Order or Cashier’s Check Only, NO personal checks or cash accepted. Make payable to Cascade County Clerk and

Recorder , and make sure you sign it. (If you come into our office in person, cash is acceptable.) Credit/debit cards not accepted.

Certifed copies of a Birth Certificate:

Cost is $5.00

for each copy. (non-refundable) You do not need to send separate money orders for multiple requests in one

envelope.

Informational copies of a Birth Certificate:

Cost is $.50 each Not certified (for informational /genealogy purposes only and cannot be used for any legal purpose) may be

issued to anyone, as long as the birth occurred at least 30 years prior to the date of application. If you do not know the year of

birth we charge .50 cents per year to search for the record. (non-refundable)

MAIL : Most requests are processed within 2 working days of receipt. You may wish to send your request by an express mail

(eg. UPS, FEDEX, USPS EXPRESS), along with a pre-paid self addressed return express mail envelope to speed up the

mailing process. You are responsible for tracking your mail before we receive it and after it leaves our office. Certificates can

only be mailed to the authorized applicant. We do not guarantee any return times.

IMPORTANT: 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 will occur.

Montana Birth Certificate Application

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