Columbia County Clerk
230 Strand St, Saint Helens, Oregon, 97051

Contact & location
- Address
- 230 Strand St, Saint Helens, Oregon, 97051
- Records for
- Columbia County, Oregon
- Phone
- 503-397-3796
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Oregon state records
Columbia County follows Oregon’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $25.00
- Oregon death certificate fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 4,272,371
- Oregon population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate | $25.00 | 8–10 weeksOregon estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $8.00 | 8–10 weeksOregon estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Columbia County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Saint Helens. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
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Great folks! Helpful and efficient! An example of local government at its best!