Oregon Vital Records

How long will it take to receive my vital records from Oregon?

Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in Oregon 3 to 5 business weeks.

What documents are required to order vital records from Oregon?

In order to complete the online application, the Oregon Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver’s license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Oregon Birth Certificate Requirements
• Oregon Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Oregon Death Certificate Requirements

How much does it cost the copy of a vital record from Oregon?

Whenever you are ordering birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service and the state of Oregon will charge a $25.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $20.00, $25.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, any additional copy to your order will cost $20.00. A $25.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $20.00.

Who can request vital records from Oregon?

At the moment there are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Oregon Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate, the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

How to order birth certificates and other vital records from Oregon?

There are two options to order vital records in Oregon. The first and the easiest one is through Vital Records Online. You will be able to start your application process online and then, you will receive your birth certificate or the other vital records by mail. The second option is going in person to the public office where the person in the record was born. This process can be time-consuming because of the paperwork required and the long waiting lines typically associated with the Administration.