Bedminster, MT · Somerset County
Vital Record Request (Certified Copy)
This application lets eligible requestors seek a certified copy or certification of a birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or death record.
What this form is
Use this application to request a certified copy or a certification of a non-genealogical vital record. It asks for the requestor’s identity, relationship to the person on the record, reason for the request, contact information, and details about the birth, event, or death. The instructions require a completed application, valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy.
Who needs it
A person requesting a non-genealogical vital record must complete the application and provide identity documents; certified-copy requests also require proof of eligibility.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; however, a notarized letter is required if you request mailing to an address different from the one on your ID.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Vital Record Request application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requestor’s information, relationship and reason for the request, and the details of the vital record.
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Gather Required Documents
Include valid proof of identity, payment, and proof of eligibility for a certified copy. Add a notarized letter if requesting delivery to an address different from your ID.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this application?
- The application covers birth, marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, and death records. It is for non-genealogical records as described in the instructions.
- What must I provide with my request?
- The instructions call for a completed application, valid proof of identity, and payment. A certified-copy request also requires proof that you are eligible to receive the record.
- Do I need a notary for a vital record request?
- No, the application is signed without a notary. A notarized letter is required only if you ask to have records mailed to an address different from the one on your ID.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit the application to the city department named on the form. The form does not provide a filled-in submission address, so check the city website for current contact details.