Oregon Preadoption Birth Certificate Order Form (45-13Pre)
Official state formAdoptionForm 45-13PreFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
An adult adoptee completes this form to order a copy of their original (preadoption) Oregon birth certificate from the sealed file. It is sent to Oregon Vital Records by mail or drop box.
Who can use this form
- Only the adoptee, born in Oregon and age 21 or older
- Anyone else needs a court order from an Oregon court
What to send with it
- The signed order form. Enter the names as they appear on the record after the adoption
- Payment by check or money order payable to OHA/Vital Records, in U.S. dollars. No cash
- A legible copy of a current, valid photo ID, or 3 alternative documents
- Proof of eligibility, if needed
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Oregon Vital Records PO Box 14050 Portland OR 97293-0050
- State fee
- $30 for each certificate.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- 11/24
- Source
- Official government page