Making Changes or Amendments to Vital Records

Important Notice - Parking Lot Closure

Effective July 15 to September 2, 2019

The parking lot at the Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St., Portland, Oregon 97232 will be closed from July 15 to September 2.

Visitors can use metered street parking where available, or use one of the nearby pay lots, such as Liberty Centre, City Center Parking or the Metro 180 Parking Garage. ADA-accessible parking will be available on the street in front of the building during the parking lot closures.

All visitors should use the front doors on Oregon Street to enter and exit the building.

Thank you for your patience!

House Bill 2673: Name and Sex Designation Changes on Birth Certificate

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions on the new process.

The process for making changes, or amendments, to vital records such as births or deaths varies depending on the type of change needed. The process also varies depending on how recently the record was filed.

Learn how to make changes to Oregon birth or death records.

Legal Changes to Vital Records

Changing a Birth or Death Record Court Order of Name Change Court Order of Change of Sex Change a Marriage Record Change a Divorce Record Fees for Amendments Amendment Evidence Documents

Adoption Amendments

Born in Oregon Foreign Born

Add Father to Birth Certificate

FAQs: Establishing Paternity Paternity Forms & Instructions Process to Add or Remove a Father