Butte, MT · Silver Bow County
Birth Certificate Request Form
This two-page form lets eligible applicants request certified or informational birth certificate copies from the Silver Bow County Clerk & Recorder in Butte, Montana.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request a birth certificate copy and provide details about the certificate holder, your relationship, and why you need the record. Certified copies are limited to eligible applicants, while informational copies may be issued to anyone when the birth occurred at least 30 years before the application date. Include required proof of eligibility and identification; the form allows notarization as an alternative to a picture ID with a signature.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting a birth certificate copy from Silver Bow County should complete the form, with certified-copy applicants also providing proof of eligibility and required identification.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn-or-affirmed verification before the notary, who completes the notary signature and official stamp fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Birth Certificate Request Form from the Silver Bow County Clerk & Recorder.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the certificate holder’s details, your relationship, the reason for the request, and your applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If using notarization instead of a picture ID with a signature, book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant verification during the video session as the notary completes the sworn-or-affirmed block.
- 5
Submit to the County
Include required proof and submit the completed form to the Silver Bow County Clerk & Recorder using the contact details shown.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Butte. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request a birth certificate in Silver Bow County?
- Complete the form, provide the required eligibility documents and identification, and submit it to the Silver Bow County Clerk & Recorder using the contact details printed on the form.
- Do I need to have this birth certificate request notarized?
- Not necessarily. The instructions allow a notarized application as an alternative to providing an enlarged, legible copy of both sides of a valid picture ID with a signature.
- Can I sign the applicant verification with a commissioned online notary?
- Montana has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations since 2019. Under §1-5-605 MCA, a notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect as an act by an in-state notary. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who can receive a certified birth certificate copy?
- The form lists eligible people, including the registrant, spouse, children, parents, grandparents, certain relatives or guardians, authorized representatives, and people who document a qualifying need. Proof may be required.
Birth Certificate Request Form in other Montana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.