Data Providers
Montana Vital Records is excited to announce the death module for VERS, the replacement system for VSIMS, will go live in May 2025. Moving forward, all death certifiers will be required to certify cause and manner of death through this system. Virtual trainings have been scheduled and are listed below. In person and individualized training can be requested. Please contact Annie Kurtz at Ann.Kurtz@mt.gov for training links and information.
Please see resources below for how to request access.
Helpful Contacts:
Jon Ryden 406-444-0692 – Jon can assist with system access questions and online amendments on death certificates.
DPHHS IT 406-444-9500 – IT does all access for VERS and Okta. They can assist with any access questions.
Sharon Breidenbach 406-444-4251 – Sharon can assist with any questions regarding filing a death certificate, death certificates sent back for corrections, and general questions regarding birth and death record filing.
Annie Kurtz 406-444-4250 – Annie can help with VERS rollout timeline and questions, questions regarding filing birth and death certificates
Montana Vital Records Main Line 406-444-2685
VSIMS
To reset your password:
- Please call state IT/Network Security at 406-444-9500
To gain access to VSIMS (for data providers to enter information on births and deaths):
- Please call state IT/Network Security at 406-444-9500. They will instruct you on what is needed to gain access to our system
To have a certifier or facility added to VSIMS:
- Please call our Data Acquisition Program Officer at 406-444-4251
For questions related to online amendments:
- Please call our Data Acquisition Program Specialist at 406-444-0692