Birth and Death Certificates

The Office of Vital Records issues birth certificates for individuals born in Montana. They also issue death certificates for individuals who have passed away in Montana.

You may order a copy of a Montana Birth/Death Certificate using one of the following services:

  • VitalChek  - Order online with your credit card
  • Call toll-free (888) 877-1946  using your credit card. Orders are placed through VitalChek. ( Additional fees will apply.)
  • Place an order by mail
  • In person:
    Office of Vital Records
    111 N Sanders Rm 6
    Helena, MT.
    Office hours: 8am - 4:30pm
    Office closed on Friday's between 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Identification is required for the purchase of a Montana Birth or Death certificate. View the list of suggested Identification.

To place an order by mail:

Fill out and mail the appropriate application and your check or money order to:

Office of Vital Records
Department of Public Health and Human Services
111 N Sanders Rm 6
PO BOX 4210
Helena MT 59604


Disclaimer:  Processing time varies depending on staffing and  workload. To check on the status of a request, call (406) 444-2685.

Montana Vital Records  does not accept credit cards or online orders over the phone. For your convenience, we have partnered with independent companies to provide this service;  VitalChek Network, Inc. 1 (888) 877-1946. This charges an additional fee for using their service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

The following contact may be used to assist you:

For general questions on how to obtain a birth or death certificate, and individual marriage and divorce information, please contact:

Montana Dept of Public Health and Human Services
Office of Vital Records
HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
(Note: Applications are not accepted via E-mail.)