Adoptions

Once an adoption is processed, the Office of Vital Records needs several documents to create the sealed file and the new birth certificate. Please mail our office a certified Adoption Decree, a certified Montana Certificate of Adoption, the fee of $37 and a photocopy of your photo ID. Please note that our office does require certified documents, so we do not accept these via email or fax.

            Office of Vital Records
            PO Box 4210
            Helena MT 59604

Legal action processing time for adoptions:
3-4 months to create the new certificate
Currently working on orders received on 3/13/2024
Legal action applications are processed in the order they are received. Please note that we do not make exceptions to this.

Adoption FAQ

Please mail our office a certified Adoption Decree, a certified Montana Certificate of Adoption, the fee of $37 and a photocopy of your photo ID.

Because we require payment and the certified documents, we will need it to be mailed to our office.