Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Records

• Question: How can I receive a copy of a non-certified Birth Record?
  
  
• Answer: A non-certified birth record can be obtained by yourself, your parent, your spouse or your adult child if the record is under 30 years old. If the record is 30 years old or over, informational copies may be obtained by anyone. Provide a signed, written request containing the following information:
  
  

  • Complete Name of individual (Birth name - First, middle and last name)
  • Your relationship to the individual (ie, self, parent, spouse, etc.)
  • Date and place of birth
  • Father's full name (First, middle and last name)
  • Mother's full maiden name (First, middle and last name)
  • Submit a photo copy of a photo ID (ie: driver's license, State ID, etc.) of yourself
    (If your ID does not have your signature on it, then the signature on your request needs to be notarized.)
  • Daytime phone number or email address (in case we have questions)
  • Submit $1.00 per copy requested - no out of town checks accepted. For out of town requests, submit either a money order, certified check or cash for the fees. Be sure to provide a return address to:
    
    Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder
    PO Box 35001
    Billings, MT 59107
    (Physical address: 217 North 27th, Room 401, Billings, MT 59101)
    
    

  Non-certified Birth Records are sent back via regular postal service mail within 24 hours of receiving the request.