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

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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
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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (45-13A)

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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (45-13B)

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
  • Email
  • 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
Application form (45-14A)

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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.