Montana Adoption Laws

Access to Adoption Records

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information:

Adopted adults, adoptive parents, birth parents, or extended family members of an adopted adult or birth parents may obtain non-identifying information. Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through the confidential intermediary system.

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Using a Confidential Intermediary:

Adopted adults, birth parents, or adoptive parents or an adult extended family member of an adopted adult or birth parents may petition the court for information regarding an adopted adult, birth parent, or extended family member.

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate:

For adoptions that took place on or before July 1, 1967, an adopted adult can receive a copy of the birth certificate by written request. For adoptions that took place between July 1, 1967, and September 30, 1997, an adopted adult can receive a copy of the birth certificate upon a court order. For adoptions that took place on or after October 1, 1997, an adopted adult can receive a copy of the birth certificate unless the birth parents have filed an access veto.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)