Do I need a notary for the Death Certificate Request Application?

No, not if you provide qualifying identification, including a valid photo ID with a signature. The application says notarization is an alternative if the required photo identification is unavailable.

How do I submit the Death Certificate Request Application?

Mail the completed application to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County at 800 Main St., Anaconda, MT 59711. Include photocopies of both sides of your identification and a check payable to the county for the listed fee.

What are the listed death certificate copy fees?

The application lists $7 for a certified copy and $2 for an informational copy. It says the fees are non-refundable and must be paid in U.S. funds.

Anaconda, MT · Deer Lodge County

No notary required

Death Certificate Request Application

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County’s application lets a requester ask for a certified or informational death certificate by providing identifying details and the reason for the request.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified or informational copy of a death certificate from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. It asks for details about the decedent, the type and number of copies requested, the reason for the request, and the applicant’s contact information. The instructions require identification and state that incomplete requests or requests without acceptable identification will be returned; the application also lists the copy fees.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a certified or informational death certificate from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County must complete the application, establish identity, and state the reason for the request.

How to submit it

Mail the completed request to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, 800 Main St., Anaconda, MT 59711, with photocopies of both sides of the required identification. Include a check payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County for the listed copy fee.

About notarization

The signer may sign without a notary by providing qualifying identification; notarization is an alternative if the required photo identification is unavailable.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Death Certificate Request Application PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Enter the decedent’s details, choose the record type and number of copies, give the reason, and provide your contact information and signature.
3
Gather Identification And Payment
Include photocopies of both sides of the required identification and a check payable to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County for the listed fee.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the completed request and supporting items to 800 Main St., Anaconda, MT 59711.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Death Certificate Request Application?: No, not if you provide qualifying identification, including a valid photo ID with a signature. The application says notarization is an alternative if the required photo identification is unavailable.
How do I submit the Death Certificate Request Application?: Mail the completed application to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County at 800 Main St., Anaconda, MT 59711. Include photocopies of both sides of your identification and a check payable to the county for the listed fee.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for information about the decedent, the record type and number of copies requested, the reason for the request, and the applicant’s mailing address, daytime phone number, and signature.
What are the listed death certificate copy fees?: The application lists $7 for a certified copy and $2 for an informational copy. It says the fees are non-refundable and must be paid in U.S. funds.

Need something notarized?

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