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Oregon Amend a Birth Record Order Form (45-17A)

Official state formCorrections and amendmentsForm 45-17AFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026

Order form that goes with every request to amend an Oregon birth record, including corrections, court orders, parentage, adoption and home or delayed birth registration. It lists the fees and lets you order certificates. It is sent to Oregon Vital Records.

Who can use this form

  • The person named on the record, if 18 or older
  • A parent listed on the record
  • A legal guardian or an agency that has custody
  • A legal representative

What to send with it

  • The signed order form
  • A copy of current ID
  • The amendment affidavit or form, if one is required
  • Original evidence documents, if required
  • The $35 amendment fee if required, plus any certificate fees and the optional $30 expedite fee

Where to send it

Mail to
Oregon Vital Records PO Box 14050 Portland OR 97293-0050
State fee
$35 amendment fee. Computer issued certificate $25; full image certificate $30 (births 1903 to 2007). If certificates issued within 12 months are returned, the first replacement is free and others are $5 each. Optional expedite $30.
Typical processing
Expedited amendments are processed in 3 full business days. Other times depend on the type of amendment and are listed on the office's processing times page.
Form revision
07/26
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