Montana § 50-15-123 - Preservation Of Vital Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-15-123 — Preservation Of Vital Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-15-123. Preservation Of Vital Records
Preservation of vital records. To preserve vital records, the department may prepare typewritten, photographic, electronic, or other reproductions of certificates, vital records, or reports kept by the department. The reproductions when certified and approved by the department must be accepted as the original records. The department shall maintain original vital records intact and in their original form on file at the department.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 50-15-123
What does Montana Code Annotated § 50-15-123 cover?
Section 50-15-123 ("Preservation Of Vital Records") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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