How to Find Montana Birth Records

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Montana statewide registration of births began in 1907 with general compliance by 1920.

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Next Step: When did the birth occur?

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 * Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:


 * Births before 1907
 * Births after 1907
 * I don't know when the birth was


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Births before 1907

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 * Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004, ($), index

Before 1907, counties recorded a few births. Delayed birth records also exist. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following online collection:

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from the appropriate county court clerk. A list of counties is available online.

Delayed birth records are kept at the Montana Department of Public Health &amp; Human Services.

There are no restrictions on these records. Return to top: Choose another birth year

Births after 1907
Statewide registration of births began in 1907 in Montana. Currently, there are no online indexes to Montana births from 1907 to the present.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the Montana Department of Public Health &amp; Human Services or VitalChek.

Restrictions for ordering Montana birth certificates: To obtain a copy of the birth certificate, you must be:


 * The person on the certificate 14 years or older
 * The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
 * The spouse of the person on the certificate
 * The child of the person on the certificate
 * The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
 * Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
 * NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above.

'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search. ''' Return to top: Choose another birth year

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