Please send as much information as you can to aid in the search.
You will receive your copies much quicker.
Always send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request.

To obtain uncertified copies of BIRTH/DEATH RECORDS

BIRTH: Records for those born in Butte-Silver Bow are housed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office and date back to approximately the 1890’s.  For genealogical research, records older than 29 years are open to the public and can be viewed during office hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Copies of these records are $.50.  These can also be ordered by mail using the Birth Certificate Request Form. For more information see the Birth and Death Records Page. You will need to have name at birth, date of birth, mother's maiden name and father's name; also reason for request.

Note: Certified copies of Birth records can be obtained in any County Clerk & Recorder or Registrar's office in Montana from the birth years 1920 and later via mail or in-person. Records can also be ordered online through the Montana Office of Vital Statistics' VitalChek service. Records prior to 1920 must be obtained in the county of birth. These records are printed from a statewide database and can be printed for anyone born in the state of Montana. State law limits the parties that can obtain a certified birth certificate and proof of identity is required.

DEATH: People doing genealogy research will only get an informational copy ($0.50). Fees must be paid in advance of information being sent, so name, phone, fax or e-mail information should be provided for contact.  A stamped, self-addressed envelope is requested. You will need person's full name and date of death.  If date is not known, there is a charge of $1.00 per year searched for the information requested.  These searches are done as staff time is available due to staffing shortage, but generally within a week.  The more information provided, the less fees will likely be charged. 

 Death Certificate Request form

 

Ways to Order and Pay for a Birth or Death Certificate

Email your application and copy of required identification to clerkrec@bsb.mt.gov. Certificates are mailed AFTER payment is received. If you wish to pay by credit/debit card, we must have your phone number and/or email address to arrange secure transfer of your card information.  Fax your application, copy of required identification, and credit card information to 406-497-6328. Certificates are usually mailed the next working day. Mail the application with correct fee. Certificates are usually mailed the next business day. Apply in person for same day service. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cash, credit, or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, etc.) are accepted. You may also complete your request for a certificate online with a credit card by using the State of Montana’s Office of Vital Statistics’ VitalCheck Service. This is the safest way to protect your banking information and for us to protect citizens’ identity. Credit Card Payments: a 3% processing fee is added to your transaction along with any additional processing fees (i.e., card not present, express delivery).

Butte-Silver Bow County
Clerk & Recorder's Office
Courthouse
155 W. Granite Street
Butte, MT 59701

For more information,
Contact 

(406) 497-6335 (Main Office)   
(406) 497-6345 (Birth Records)
(406) 497-6336 (Land Records)
 

  MARRIAGE LICENSE OR DIVORCE CERTIFICATES

Note: The Butte-Silver Bow Clerk of the Court holds copies of old marriage licenses.   Please call to inquire if they are available to public.

Butte-Silver Bow County
Clerk of the Court
Courthouse
155 W. Granite Street, #313
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 497-6350

MONTANA STATE VITAL RECORDS

DPHHS/Vital Records
P. O. Box 4210
111 North Sanders
Helena, MT 59604-4210
Phone: 406-444-2685

Montana State Vital records may also be found at
Family Search - Montana State Vital Records

  OBITUARIES

The Archives has an extensive collection of
area newspapers, published between 1896 and 1962.
If you wish to receive a copy of an obituary,
you can call or write

Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives
PO Box 81
Butte, MT 59703
(406) 497-6226
The Butte-Silver Bow Archives
http://www.buttearchives.org/

There is a fee for the search, and 50-cents to a dollar a copy 
(depends on size of binder).
You might want to call ahead to find out exact charges
for the type of research you need performed.


  THE BUTTE PUBIC LIBRARY 

Newspapers published from 1876 to
the current issue are held at:

The Butte Public Library
226 West Broadway
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 792-1080
Butte Silver Bow Public Library

Please enclose a self-addressed stamped
envelope with your request.