Oregon Affidavit to Correct a Birth Certificate (45-25)
Official state formCorrections and amendmentsForm 45-25Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Notarized affidavit to correct items on an Oregon birth record, such as names, dates or parent information. It is sent to the Oregon Vital Records Amendments Unit by mail or drop box.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record must sign if 18 or older
- Each parent on the record must sign for a child under 18
- A guardian, with original or certified proof of guardianship
What to send with it
- The notarized affidavit, with no cross-outs or white-out
- The Amend a Birth Record Order Form (45-17A)
- A copy of current photo ID
- The $35 amendment fee, plus the certificate fee if you order one
- An original evidence document if required, one document for each item. It is returned afterwards
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Oregon Vital Records Amendments Unit PO Box 14050 Portland OR 97293
- State fee
- $35 amendment fee. Computer issued certificate $25; full image certificate $30. First replacement certificate free, others $5.
- Typical processing
- Birth correction affidavits: 12 weeks, per the office's processing times page (updated 11/4/2026).
- Form revision
- 04/26
- Source
- Official government page