Vital records are official documents that certify births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that have occurred in a state. In Oregon, the Center for Health Statistics (CHS) of the Oregon Health Authority is responsible for maintaining and issuing certified copies of vital records.
Oregon birth records are not available for public inspection. Access to birth records is restricted for 100 years following birth. Only the following individuals can request a certified copy of a birth certificate in Oregon:
When ordering a birth certificate in Oregon, you need to provide the following information:
A certified copy of a birth certificate in Oregon costs $25. Photostatic, full image certificates for birth records from 1903 to 2007 are available for $35.
You can request a certified copy of your birth certificate in Oregon through the mail, online, or in person.
To request a birth certificate online in Oregon, you can visit VitalChek anytime. They charge a $43.25 nonrefundable fee for the first record and $25 for each additional record ordered simultaneously. VitalChek accepts all major credit and debit cards, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Upon request, you will need to provide the following information:
Additional information, including your SSN and date of birth, may be required to verify your identity. The processing time for online orders is typically one to two business days unless a record problem is found.
To request a birth certificate by mail in Oregon, you can download and complete the application form together with a copy of your valid ID and send it to the following address:
Mailing Address
Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Shipping Address
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street, STE 205
Portland OR 97232
The cost for a certified copy of a birth certificate in Oregon is $25, and you should include a check or money order payable to Oregon Health Authority/Vital Records. A $25 fee is charged for every additional copy of the same record and $5 for a full image birth record from 2003 to 2007.
Your request will be processed within five to eight weeks for orders received by regular mail and three to five business days processing time for orders received by priority, certified, or overnight delivery.
For drop box orders, the requirements for requesting a certified birth certificate in Oregon include:
Important: Make sure to put everything, including the money order or the check in a sealed envelope.
You can send your request to the following address:
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland OR 97232
Note: In person requests are currently unavailable.
Oregon death certificates are not available for public inspection. Access to death records is restricted for 50 years following the date of death. Only the following individuals can request a certified copy of a death certificate in Oregon:
When ordering a death certificate in Oregon, you need to provide the following information:
A certified copy of a death certificate in Oregon costs $25, and $25 for each additional copy.
You can request a certified copy of a death certificate in Oregon through the mail, online, or in person.
To request a death certificate online in Oregon, you can visit VitalChek anytime. They charge a $36.25 nonrefundable fee for the first record and $25 for each additional record ordered simultaneously. VitalChek accepts all major credit and debit cards, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Upon request, you will need to provide the following information:
Additional information may be required to verify your identity before your order can be processed. The average processing time for online orders is one to two business days unless a record problem is found. You will be contacted if there is a problem with your order.
To request a death certificate by mail in Oregon, you can download and complete the application form together with a copy of your valid ID and send it to the following address:
Mailing Address
Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Shipping Address
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street, STE 205
Portland OR 97232
The cost for a certified copy of a death certificate in Oregon is $25, and you should include a check or money order payable to Oregon Health Authority/Vital Records. An additional $25 is charged for each additional copy of the same record. If the date of death is unknown, $25 covers a five-year search and an additional $1 per year if more than five years is needed.
Your request will be processed within five to eight weeks for orders received by regular mail and three to five business days processing time for orders received by priority, certified, or overnight delivery.
For drop box orders, the requirements for requesting a certified death certificate in Oregon include:
Important: Make sure to put everything, including the money order or the check in a sealed envelope.
You can send your request to the following address:
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland OR 97232
Note: In person requests are currently unavailable.
Oregon marriage certificates are not available for public inspection. Access to marriage records is restricted for 50 years following the date of marriage. Only the following individuals can request a certified copy of a marriage certificate in Oregon:
When ordering a marriage certificate in Oregon, you need to provide the following information:
A certified copy of a marriage certificate in Oregon costs $25, and $25 for each additional copy. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Personal checks and money orders should be made payable to OHA/Vital Records. If you have any questions, please call Oregon Vital Records at (971) 673-1190.
To order a marriage certificate online in Oregon, you can visit VitalChek anytime. They charge a $36.25 nonrefundable fee for the first record and $25 for each additional record ordered simultaneously. VitalChek accepts all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
For mail orders, you can download and complete the application form together with a photocopy of your ID and send it to the following address:
Mailing Address
Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Shipping Address
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street, STE 205
Portland OR 97232
Please include a check or money order payable to the Oregon Health Authority/Vital Records. If the marriage date is unknown, $25 covers a five-year search and an additional $1 per year if more than five years is needed.
For drop box orders, the requirements for requesting a certified marriage certificate in Oregon include:
Important: Make sure to put everything, including the money order or the check in a sealed envelope.
You can send your request to the following address:
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland OR 97232
Note: In person requests are currently unavailable.
Oregon divorce certificates are not available for public inspection. Access to divorce records is restricted for 50 years following the date of divorce. Only the following individuals can request a certified copy of a divorce certificate in Oregon:
When ordering a divorce certificate in Oregon, you need to provide the following information:
A certified copy of a divorce certificate in Oregon costs $25, and $25 for each additional copy. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Personal checks and money orders should be made payable to OHA/Vital Records. If you have any questions, please call Oregon Vital Records at (971) 673-1190.
To order a divorce certificate online in Oregon, you can visit VitalChek anytime. They charge a $36.25 nonrefundable fee for the first record and $25 for each additional record ordered simultaneously. VitalChek accepts all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
For mail orders, you can download and complete the application form together with a photocopy of your ID and send it to the following address:
Mailing Address
Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Shipping Address
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street, STE 205
Portland OR 97232
Please include a check or money order payable to the Oregon Health Authority/Vital Records. If the date of divorce is unknown, $25 covers a five-year search and an additional $1 per year if more than five years is needed.
For drop box orders, the requirements for requesting a certified divorce certificate in Oregon include:
Important: Make sure to put everything, including the money order or the check in a sealed envelope.
You can send your request to the following address:
Oregon Vital Records
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland OR 97232
Note: In person requests are currently unavailable.