Introduction to Montana Divorce Certificates

This article is designed to help you get a Montana Divorce certificate.  Divorce Certificates are a bit more difficult to obtain than Divorce Certificates and Death Certificates.  The main difficulty in obtaining Divorce Certificates is that states have not been registering Divorces for as long as other vital records.  There are some states that still do not register Divorces.  Due to this lack of centralization it is common to contact the county in which the Divorce took place.

Counter to common belief, not everything is a few clicks away on the Internet.  Divorce Certificates are one of the items that you can’t just click some links and get a copy of your Divorce Certificate; this is probably a good thing.  You do not want your Divorce certificate in the public domain, where it can be seen by anyone.  However, this does not mean that you can’t easily get your Divorce certificate by following the correct procedure.
  

Montana Divorce index have been maintained by the Montana Vital Statistics for individuals divorced in the state of Montana since July 1943. Certified copies are not available from State Office. Fee for search and verification of essential facts of Divorce is $10.00. Apply to Clerk of District Court where Divorce license was purchased if known.

Montana Divorce Certificate Authorized Persons

By Montana state law, Montana Divorce certificates are confidential records and can only be obtained by the following authorized individuals:

• Person Named on the Montana Divorce Certificate
• Mother/Father (or Legal Guardian) of Person Named on the Montana Divorce Certificate
• Husband/Wife of Person Named on the Montana Divorce Certificate 
• Adult Son/Daughter of Person Named on the Montana Divorce Certificate
• Legal Representative of an Authorized Person of Person Named on the Montana Divorce Certificate

Montana Divorce Certificate for Genealogy Purpose

Anyone can obtain an Information Montana Divorce Certificate, 30 years or later from the date of the Divorce for genealogy or other reasons.

Montana Divorce Certificate Ordering

Options Option 1 – Order Montana Divorce Certificate Online

This option is the simplest and easiest way to get your Montana Divorce Certificate.  Order online and you will get your Montana Divorce Certificate usually in less than a week.  Many times you will have the option of receiving your vital record by next-day or second-day service.

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Option 2 – In Person

In Person in Montana: You may go to any county health department in the State of Montana to obtain a certified copy of a Montana Divorce certificate. Most Montana Divorce certificates can be issued while you wait.

Montana Divorce Certificate Ordering Cost

The fee to search for a Montana Divorce certificate varies by county.