State vital records · OHA-CHS
Oregon Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Oregon — in one place.
Oregon · 68 offices
At a glance
Oregon Health Authority - Center for Health Statistics (OHA-CHS)
- Address
- 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205, Portland, OR 97232-2162
- Mailing
- OREGON VITAL RECORDS PO BOX 14050 PORTLAND OR 97293-0050
- Phone
- (971) 673-1190
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Oregon Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- Only available via vitalchek - $18.25 (online) or $19.95 (telephone)
- Processing time
- 16-20 weeks
- Rush processing
- Within 3 business days
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Domestic Partner
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Armed Services ID
- Consulate Card
- Driver's License
- ID Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Student ID (with transcript)
- Tribal ID
- US Citizenship ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Benefit Card
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Fishing License
- Food Stamp
- Hunting License
- Insurance Record
- Medical Record
- Parole Document
- Paycheck Stub
- Unemployment Statement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Weapon Permit
- Work ID
Oregon Death Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- Only available via vitalchek - $18.25 (online) or $19.95 (telephone)
- Processing time
- 16-20 weeks
- Rush processing
- Within 3 business days
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Domestic Partner
- Funeral Home
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Heir
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Spouse Maiden Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Armed Services ID
- Consulate Card
- Driver's License
- ID Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Student ID (with transcript)
- Tribal ID
- US Citizenship ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Benefit Card
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Food Stamp
- Insurance Record
- Medical Record
- Parole Document
- Paycheck Stub
- Unemployment Statement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Work ID
Oregon Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- Only available via vitalchek - $18.25 (online) or $19.95 (telephone)
- Processing time
- 16-20 weeks
- Rush processing
- Within 3 business days
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Domestic Partner
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place of Birth
- Place where License Was Issued
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Armed Services ID
- Consulate Card
- Driver's License
- ID Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Student ID (with transcript)
- Tribal ID
- US Citizenship ID
- Valid Government ID
Secondary ID
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Fishing License
- Hunting License
- Insurance Record
- Medical Record
- Parole Document
- Paycheck Stub
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Weapon Permit
Don't want to visit in person? Order a Oregon birth, death, or marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online.
Order online ↗Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (503) 986-2200
- Mailing
- Corporation Division 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151 Salem OR 97310
- Details
- Original, notarized document. It must include a complete notarial certificate A vital record certificate must be an original certified copy and can't be a photocopy.
Public records: Oregon Public Records Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.