37.8.127 APPLICATION FOR COPY OF VITAL RECORD (1) Each application for a certified copy of a vital record should be on a department-approved application form. Written applications not using the department-approved application form must contain the applicant's name, signature, address, and the purpose for which the certified copy is needed. All applications must include either a copy of the requestor's valid identification, or the requestor's signature on the application must be notarized. (2) For a certified or noncertified copy of a birth record, in addition to the requirements of (1), the request must include: (a) the registrant's full name and date of birth; (b) the place (town or rural location, and county) of birth; (c) the mother's full maiden name (first, middle, and last); (d) the father's full name, if available; and (e) the applicant's relationship to the registrant. (3) For a certified or noncertified copy of a death record, in addition to the requirements of (1), the application must include: (a) the registrant's full name; (b) the date of death; and (c) the county of death. (4) Upon request, the department will provide a list of acceptable forms of identification needed from the requestor. History: 50-15-102, 50-15-103, 50-15-121, 50-15-122, MCA; IMP, 50-15-103, 50-15-121, 50-15-122, MCA; NEW, 2002 MAR p. 397, Eff. 2/15/02; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 2441, Eff. 10/31/03; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 169, Eff. 1/1/08. |