Oregon Application to Amend an Original Birth Record Prior to Adoption
Official state formAdoptionFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
An adult adoptee completes this application to add or change a biological parent's name on their original (preadoption) birth record. The change creates no legal rights. It is sent to Oregon Vital Records by mail or drop box.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the original record, whose record after adoption is filed in Oregon
- Age 21 or older
- Has a court order opening the sealed file, or a copy of the original record issued by the office
What to send with it
- The completed application
- A copy of the court order used to open the sealed file, if that applies
- Evidence of biological parentage (DNA test, court order or other official documents), or a notarized affidavit for a living or deceased parent
- A photocopy of the applicant's ID
- The $4.00 fee, plus $30 if you choose expedited service
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Oregon Vital Records/Amendments PO Box 14050 Portland, OR 97293
- State fee
- $4.00. Optional expedite $30.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- 05/2026
- Source
- Official government page