Death Records in Gallatin County, MT

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Montana Vital RecordsOfficial

  Request certified birth and death certificates from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records, the official state office.

  Varies by workload$16Online, phone, mail, in person at county clerkSelf or authorized family member; current photo ID (or notarized)

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• Gallatin County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Gallatin County, MT County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Gallatin County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).