Do I need a notary for the Birth Certificate Application?

No, notarization is not required if you provide the identification specified on the form. The form says you may have the application notarized if you cannot provide the required identification.

How do I submit the Birth Certificate Application?

The form lists the County Clerk & Recorder at 712 W Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457. It does not specify a submission method; call the listed office number to ask.

Who can request a certified birth certificate?

The form lists eligible relatives and other authorized requesters, and says proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker status, or authorization may be required.

What identification should I provide?

Provide a legible photocopy of both sides of valid photo identification with a signature, or two other forms of identification, at least one of which has a signature.

Judith Basin County, MT · Judith Basin County

No notary required

Birth Certificate Application

This application lets an eligible person request a certified or informational copy of a Montana birth certificate from the County Clerk and Recorder.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Judith Basin County · Judith Basin County, Judith Basin County, Montana
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: chk.930.myftpupload.com
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a certified or informational copy of a birth certificate, or a search of records. It asks for the certificate holder’s name, birth date and place, parents’ names, your relationship and reason for the request, copy count, delivery address, phone number, and signature. The form lists eligibility and identification requirements; it also lists fees for copies and searches.

Who needs it

A person eligible to order a certified copy, or anyone requesting an informational copy for a birth that occurred at least 30 years before applying, can use this form.

How to submit it

The form lists the County Clerk & Recorder at 712 W Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457, and phone number 406-535-5242. It does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

The form has a signature line and does not require notarization; it says the application may be notarized if the signer cannot provide the required identification.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Birth Certificate Application PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Enter the certificate holder’s details, your relationship and reason, copy count, delivery address, phone number, and signature.
3
Gather Identification And Proof
Include the identification required by the form and proof of relationship or authorization when applicable.
4
Contact The County Office
The form lists the County Clerk & Recorder in Lewistown; contact that office to confirm how to submit the application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Birth Certificate Application?: No, notarization is not required if you provide the identification specified on the form. The form says you may have the application notarized if you cannot provide the required identification.
How do I submit the Birth Certificate Application?: The form lists the County Clerk & Recorder at 712 W Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457. It does not specify a submission method; call the listed office number to ask.
Who can request a certified birth certificate?: The form lists eligible relatives and other authorized requesters, and says proof of relationship, guardianship, caretaker status, or authorization may be required.
What identification should I provide?: Provide a legible photocopy of both sides of valid photo identification with a signature, or two other forms of identification, at least one of which has a signature.

Need something notarized?

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