Carter County Court House

214 Park Street / PO BOX 315

Ekalaka, MONTANA 59324-0315

Phone: 1-406-775-8749/Fax: 1-406-775-8750

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

WHO CAN ORDER A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?

Only those authorized by 50-15-121 MCA, which includes the registrant (14 years old or older), the registrant’s spouse, children, parents, or guardian, or an authorized representative, or those who provide documentation showing it is needed for determination or protection of the individuals personal or property rights, proof of relationship, guardianship, or authorization is required may obtain certify copy of a birth record. Step-relatives, in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, ex-spouses, and a natural parent of an adoptive child are not eligible to receive a certified copy of a birth certificate.

IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

The person signing the request must provide an enlarged legible photocopy of both sides of their valid driver’s license or other legal picture identification with a signature or the requestor must have this application notarized.

SEE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION

IMPORTANT: If the identification requirement is NOT met or if the application is incomplete, your request will be returned and significant delays in processing your order may occur.

FEE (All fees must be U.S. funds)

CERTIFIED COPIES OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE cost $5.00 for the first copy, $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record. (non-refundable)

INFORMATIONAL COPIES OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE may be issued to anyone as long as the birth occurred 30 years prior to the date of application, the cost is $1.00. (non-refundable)

CERTIFIED COPIES OF DOCUMENTS on file with the state (i.e. Acknowledgment of Paternity, correction affidavits), the cost is $5.00 for the first copy, $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record. (non-refundable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carter County Court House

214 Park Street / PO BOX 315

Ekalaka, MONTANA 59324-0315

Phone: 1-406-775-8749/Fax: 1-406-775-8750

 

 

Please complete the following information.

FULL First, Middle and Last Name on Birth Certificate:_______________________________________________________

Has name ever been changed other than marriage _____ No _____ Yes if so original name ________________________________________________

Date of Birth: Place of Birth (City or County):______________________________

Mother’s Full Maiden Name: _______________________________________________

Father’s Full Name:__________________________________________

# of copies needed_________

Your relationship to the certificate holder :__________________( self, mother, father etc)

Reason the Birth Certificate is needed: ______________________________________

 

Mailing or Delivery Address:

Name: ____________________________________

Applicant’s Signature_____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________

Daytime Telephone Number: __________________

 

Notary_ (For use if needed)________________________________________

 

Name: _______________________________ personally appeared before me and whose identity I proved on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the signer of the above instrument.

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day of _______________ 20____

 

Signature: ____________________________________

Printed Name: __________________________________

SEAL Notary Public in and for the State of _________________

Residing at _________My commission Expires__________________

NOTICE: STATE LAW PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO WILLFULLY AND KNOWINGLY USE OR

ATTEMPT TO USE THIS CERTIFICATE FOR ANY PURPOSE OF DECEPTION. (50-15-114, MCA)

Official Use Only

Date ____________________________________

Rec# ___________________________________

Amount _________________________________

Cert #___________________________________

Ser #____________________________________

Comment _______________________________