Date of Birth
Parents' NamesBirth records are considered part of a state and local government's vital records database, stored for the public to freely examine and use for their own research and information. These records often include copies of official birth certificates, which will provide you with the following information:
- Date and place of birth
- Full birth name
- Full names of parents and their personal identifying information
Search Oregon Birth Records at SearchBirthRecord.com
Oregon started its statewide vital recording of important events, such as births, deaths and marriages, in 1903. The Oregon State Archives in Salem provides birth records of fifteen out of 36 counties of the state, namely Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Douglas, Jackson, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah (Portland), Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, Wasco, Washington and Yamhill. The other counties' vital records after January 1, 1903 are found in the Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records) of the Oregon Center of Health Statistics, which has the responsibility to certify, ammend, register and issue the state's vital documents. Aside form personally visiting this office, you may also avail of their mailing service, which will require enclosure of a completed application form, valid government-issued picture ID, such as passport or driver's license, your return address, telephone number, and a non-refundable standard fee of $20. You may also opt to obtain additional copies of the same requesed documents by adding $15 for each copy. These fees may be paid via money order or personal check made payable to the DHS Vital Records. However, this mailing service will take about 5 weeks of processing, unlike the online service that provides a more convenient and faster transaction.
Get Certified Copies of Oregon Birth Certificates by Mail
Event: Birth or death Cost of copy: $20.00 Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $15.00 each. Personal check or money order should be made payable to DHS/Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (971) 673-1190. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at the Oregon Health Services website. The telephone number for the Oregon State Archives is Remarks: State vital records office has birth and death records starting from 1903. Oregon State Archives has birth records for the City of Portland from 1864 to 1902 and statewide delayed birth records from 1845 to 1902; City of Portland death records from 1862 to 1902 and statewide death records from 1903 to 1955. Address: Address: Oregon State Archives |
Event: Heirloom Birth Cost of copy: $45.00 Address: Remarks: Presentation style calligraphy certificate suitable for framing. |
