Oregon vital records · Birth Certificate
Oregon Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Oregon birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 8–10 weeks
- Processing time
- 29
- Offices issuing
- 29
- Counties
How to get an Oregon birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Oregon office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 29 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (45-13A) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to Oregon Health Authority - Center for Health Statistics, OREGON VITAL RECORDS, PO BOX 14050, PORTLAND OR 97293-0050.
Oregon birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
Notarization: Notarized signature of eligible person for Legal Representatives
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
Skip the trip. Order an Oregon birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in Oregon: county offices
29 offices in 29 Oregon counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $25.00.
- Baker County 1
- Benton County 1
- Clackamas County 1
- Clatsop County 1
- Coos Bay County 1
- Deschutes County 1
- Douglas County 1
- Gilliam County 1
- Hood River County 1
- Jackson County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Josephine County 1
- Klamath County 1
- La Grande County 1
- Lake County 1
- Lane County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Linn County 1
- Malheur County 1
- Marion County 1
- Morrow County 1
- Multnomah County 1
- Polk County 1
- The Dalles County 1
- Tillamook County 1
- Umatilla County 1
- Wallowa County 1
- Washington County 1
- Yamhill County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Health Department 2200 4th St, Baker City · Health Departments | Baker | (541) 523-8211 | $25.00 |
| Benton County Health Department 530 NW 27th St, Corvallis · Health Departments | Benton | (541) 766-6622 | $25.00 |
| Clackamas County Public Health Department/Vital Records 2051 Kaen Road, Suite 367, Oregon City · Health Departments | Clackamas | 503-655-8406 | $25.00 |
| Clatsop County Vital Records 820 Exchange St., Ste. 100, Astoria · Vital Records Offices | Clatsop | (503)325-8500 | $25.00 |
| Coos Health & Wellness 281 LaClair Street, Coos Bay | Coos | 541-266-6791 | $25.00 |
| Deschutes County Vital Records 2577 NE Courtney Drive, Bend · Vital Records Offices | Deschutes | (541-322-7498) | $25.00 |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE 1036 SE Douglas Ave. Room 124, Roseburg · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Douglas | (541) 440-3513 | $25.00 |
| Gilliam County Clerk 221 S. Oregon St.,
Rm. 200, Condon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Gilliam | 541-351-9490 | $25.00 |
| Hood River County Health Department 1109 June Street, Hood River · Health Departments | Hood River | 541-386-1115 | $25.00 |
| Jackson County Vital Records 140 S. Holly Street, Medford · Vital Records Offices | Jackson | (541) 774-8000 | $25.00 |
| Jefferson County Health Department 500 NE A St. Suite 102, Madras · Health Departments | Jackson | 541-475-4456 | $25.00 |
| Josephine County Public Health Department 715 NW Dimmick St, Grants Pass · Health Departments | Josephine | 541.474.5325 Ext - 2222 | $25.00 |
| Klamath County Public Health 3314 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls · Health Departments | Klamath | 541-882-8846 | $25.00 |
| Lake County Public Health 100 North D Street Suite 100, Lakeview · Health Departments | Lake | 541-947-6045 | $25.00* |
| LANE COUNTY VITAL RECORDS 151 W 7th Ave., Room 520, Eugene · Vital Records Offices | Lane | (541) 682-4045 | $25.00 |
| Lincoln County Vital Statistics 255 Oregon Coast Hwy, Suite 203A, Newport · Vital Records Offices | Lincoln | 541-265-4127 | $25.00 |
| LINN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES 315 4th Ave SW, Albany · Health Departments | Linn | 541-967-3888 | $25.00 |
| Malheur County Health Department 1108 SW 4th Street, Ontario · Health Departments | Malheur | 541-889-7279 | $25.00 |
| MARION COUNTY VITAL STATISTICS 3180 Center St NE #1101, Salem · Vital Records Offices | Marion | (503) 588-5406 | $25.00 |
| Morrow County Clerk Morrow County Courthouse
100 S. Court St., Suite 102, Heppner · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Morrow | (541) 676-5600 | $25.00 |
| Multnomah County Vital Records 847 NE 19TH Avenue, Suite 350, Portland · Vital Records Offices | Multnomah | 503.988.3745 | $25.00 |
| Polk County Vital Records 182 SW Academy Street, STE 302, Dallas · Vital Records Offices | Polk | 503-623-8175 | $25.00 |
| Tillamook County Health Department 801 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook · Health Departments | Tillamook | 503-842-3994 | $25.00 |
| Umatilla County Public Health Pendleton Office
200 SE 3rd St., Pendleton · Health Departments | Umatilla | 541-278-5432 | $25.00 |
| Center for Human Development, Inc. 2301 Cove Avenue, La Grande | Union | 541-962-8800 | $25.00 |
| WALLOWA COUNTY VITAL RECORDS 101 S. River St Rm. 103, Enterprise · Vital Records Offices | Wallowa | (541) 426-7755 | $25.00 |
| North Central Public Health District 419 E. 7th Street, The Dalles · Health Departments | Wasco | 541.506.2600 | $25.00 |
| Washington County HHS-Vital Records 155 N First Ave., Suite 170, Hillsboro · Vital Records Offices | Washington | 503-846-3538 | $25.00 |
| Yamhill County Public Health 412 NE Ford Street, McMinnville · Health Departments | Yamhill | (503) 434-7525 | $25.00 |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Oregon birth certificate FAQs
How much does an Oregon birth certificate cost?
A certified Oregon birth certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Oregon?
Standard processing is 16-20 weeks. Expedited service: Within 3 business days (Only available via vitalchek - $18.25 (online) or $19.95 (telephone)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Oregon?
29 Oregon offices across 29 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Oregon Health Authority - Center for Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request an Oregon birth certificate?
Oregon issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Authorized Agent, Children, Domestic Partner, Government Agency, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse, Step-Parents. Records become public after 100 years.
What ID do I need for an Oregon birth certificate?
Accepted primary 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. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: 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.
Can I order an Oregon birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Oregon birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Oregon Public Records Law. Fees and processing times are set by Oregon and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.