Who can request a birth certificate with this application?

The form lists the registrant, spouse, children, parents, grandparents, certain caregivers or representatives, and people who document a need to protect personal or property rights. Proof may be required.

What identification must I provide?

Provide an enlarged, legible photocopy of both sides of a valid photo ID with a signature, or two other forms of identification, one with a signature. The instructions also describe a notarized request as an alternative.

How do I submit the birth certificate request application?

The form identifies the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk and Recorder at 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711, and says checks should be payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

Anaconda, MT · Deer Lodge County

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Birth Certificate Request Application

Eligible applicants use this form to request certified or informational birth certificate copies from the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk and Recorder.

What this form is

This application lets eligible people request certified or informational copies of a birth certificate. It asks for the certificate holder’s details, the requester’s relationship and reason for the request, the number of copies, contact information, and a signature. The instructions describe eligibility and identification requirements, list nonrefundable copy fees, and say proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker status, or authorization is required when applicable.

Who needs it

A person eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy should complete this application and provide the required identification and any applicable proof of eligibility.

How to submit it

The form names the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk and Recorder at 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711. Checks are payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County; the form lists certified copies at $8 each and informational copies at $2 each.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; the instructions offer notarizing the request as an identification alternative when the signer lacks qualifying photo identification.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the birth certificate request application PDF.
2
Complete the Request
Enter the certificate holder’s information, your relationship and reason for the request, the number of copies, and your contact details; then sign.
3
Gather Identification and Proof
Include the identification described on the form and any applicable proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker status, or authorization.
4
Submit to the Clerk and Recorder
Use the Clerk and Recorder address shown on the form and make any check payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a birth certificate with this application?: The form lists the registrant, spouse, children, parents, grandparents, certain caregivers or representatives, and people who document a need to protect personal or property rights. Proof may be required.
What identification must I provide?: Provide an enlarged, legible photocopy of both sides of a valid photo ID with a signature, or two other forms of identification, one with a signature. The instructions also describe a notarized request as an alternative.
Do I need a notary for the birth certificate request application?: No. The application does not require notarization, though the instructions offer notarizing the request as an identification alternative when the signer lacks qualifying photo identification.
How do I submit the birth certificate request application?: The form identifies the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk and Recorder at 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711, and says checks should be payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

Need something notarized?

This Birth Certificate Request Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Anaconda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.