Making Changes or Amendments to Vital Records

Oregon State Vital Records Counters are CLOSED until further notice.

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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.

Estimated amendment processing time: 2 weeks (Updated 09/20)

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