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Big Sky Country

Statehood:
November 8, 1889
(41st)

Motto:
Gold and Silver

Under the word "Montana", on a blue field, is the state seal. The seal shows some of Montana's beautiful scenery and tells what people were doing in pioneer times. The pick, shovel and plow represent mining and farming. In the background a sun rises over mountains, forests and the Great Falls of the Missouri river. A ribbon contains the state motto "Gold and Silver". Flag adopted 1905 amended 1981.

 

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Personal check or money order should be made payable to Montana Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 1-406-444-2685. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services website

 

Birth - Cost of copy: $12.00 Address:  Office of Vital Statistics MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services 111 N Sanders, Rm. 6 P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 [email protected] Birth Certificate mail in application	Death - Cost of copy: $12.00 Address:  Office of Vital Statistics MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services 111 N Sanders, Rm. 6 P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 [email protected] Death certificate mail in application
Remarks: State office has had records since late 1907. Additional copies of the same record requested at the same time are $5.00. Applicants MUST provide a clear and readable copy of both sides of their current driver’s license or other current government issued identification with signature. If this is not available, the applicant must either provide a clear and readable copy of two other forms of current identification with one having a signature or have their request notarized.
Marriage - (State) Address: Office of Vital Statistics MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services 111 N Sanders, Rm. 6 P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 [email protected]	Divorce - (State) Address: Office of Vital Statistics MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services 111 N Sanders, Rm. 6 P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604 [email protected]
Remarks: Indexes to locate marriage license since July 1943. Certified copies are not available from State Office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of marriage is $10.00. Apply to Clerk of District Court where marriage license was purchased if known.