50-15-109. Certificates. (1) All certificates must include information required by the department.
(2) Local registrars shall forward original certificates to the department, file a duplicate copy with the county clerk and recorder, and, unless the certificate is filed electronically, retain a triplicate copy.
(3) Local registrars may not issue certified copies of certificates.
(4) Certificates filed within 1 year after the time prescribed by the department are prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the certificates. Data pertaining to the father of a child is prima facie evidence only if the alleged father is the husband of the mother. If the alleged father is not the husband of the mother, data pertaining to the alleged father is not evidence in any proceedings adverse to the alleged father's interests, heirs, next of kin, devisees, legatees, or other successors in interest.
History: En. Secs. 51, 52, Ch. 197, L. 1967; amd. Secs. 107 and 110, Ch. 349, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-4411, 69-4412; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
50-15-102. Statewide system of vital statistics to be established
50-15-103. Duties of department
50-15-104. Appointment and supervision of local registrars
50-15-105. Appointment of deputies authorized
50-15-106. Registrars and deputies to report violations
50-15-107. Payment of fees to local registrars
50-15-108. Duty to furnish information
50-15-111. Certified copy fees -- transfer
50-15-114. Unlawful acts and penalties
50-15-115. through 50-15-120 reserved
50-15-121. Copies from system of vital statistics
50-15-122. Disclosure of information from vital records or vital reports -- rules