Ordering By Mail

How to order

Cost:
$25.00 nonrefundable fee for the first record. $25.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Add $5 for a full image birth record from 1903-2007.
Where date of event is unknown for death, marriage, or divorce records, $25.00 covers a five year search. Add $1.00 per year if more than 5 years need to be searched. Exact date of birth is required for birth record orders unless the record is more than 100 years old.
Payment to:
OHA/Vital Records
Money order or check only. No cash.
Requirements:
- An order form with complete record information.
- A photocopy of valid ID or alternative ID documents.
- Signature of the applicant.
- In some cases, power of attorney, proof of legal guardianship, proof of change of name, or proof of relationship may be required.
Mailing Address:
Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293
Processing Time:
- 16 - 20 weeks for orders received by regular mail.
  (update 8/2023)
  
  Processing of the order will be delayed by at least three weeks if payment is by a check from a new bank account with a low check number, is a temporary check, is from an unrelated third party, or there are alterations to the printed information on the check. Corrections or amendments to records will add additional time for processing. If you need the record returned other than by USPS, enclose a pre-addressed, pre-paid delivery envelope.