Putative Father Registry Search

The Office of Vital Records maintains and searches the Putative Father Registry.

If you believe there is a chance you may be a father to a child, please reach out to Vicky Root at 406-444-4226 or Vicky.Root@mt.gov to have your information added to the registry.

To Search the registry, see below.

Please mail the following to our office:

1. A request on your letterhead that states the child's name, date and place of birth, as well as the mother's full maiden name, date and place of birth.
2. A notarized consent from the birth mothergiving us permission to complete the search of the registry for you or a court order if the mother is unavailable.
3. The upper portion of the Putative Father Registry Search Request Form completed, showing the child's name and date of birth (and time if known.)
4. A fee of $10.00 to search the registry.

The office will complete the search within 5 working days of receiving the request.  The signed original and a copy of the search results will be sent to you through the mail.

Office of Vital Records
(406) 444-4226