1. (1) Each application for a certified copy of a vital record should be on a department-approved application form. Written applications not using the department-approved application form must contain the applicant's name, signature, address, and the purpose for which the certified copy is needed. All applications must include either a copy of the requestor's valid identification, or the requestor's signature on the application must be notarized.

2. (2) For a certified or noncertified copy of a birth record, in addition to the requirements of (1), the request must include:

   1. (a) the registrant's full name and date of birth;
   2. (b) the place (town or rural location, and county) of birth;
   3. (c) the mother's full maiden name (first, middle, and last);
   4. (d) the father's full name, if available; and
   5. (e) the applicant's relationship to the registrant.

3. (3) For a certified or noncertified copy of a death record, in addition to the requirements of (1), the application must include:

   1. (a) the registrant's full name;
   2. (b) the date of death; and
   3. (c) the county of death.
4. (4) Upon request, the department will provide a list of acceptable forms of identification needed from the requestor.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-15-102, 50-15-103, 50-15-121, 50-15-122, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-15-103, 50-15-121, 50-15-122, MCA

History: NEW, 2002 MAR p. 397, Eff. 2/15/02; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 2441, Eff. 10/31/03; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 169, Eff. 1/1/08.