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Order a certified Oregon vital record

Order certified birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates for Oregon events by mail, drop box, in-person appointment, or online and phone through VitalChek.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Check that you are eligibleRecords are restricted for a set period. You must be 18 or older (15 for your own birth certificate) and show ID.
  2. Get a copy of your ID readySend one accepted photo ID, or three other accepted documents with at least one showing your current address.
  3. Choose how to orderVitalChek handles internet and phone orders. You can also mail it, use the Portland drop box, or book an in-person appointment.
  4. By mail or drop box, send one packetInclude the signed order form, fee and copy of ID. Pay by check or money order, no cash.
  5. Or order online or by phoneOnline, the first certificate totals $47.50 including the VitalChek vendor and expedite fees.

Bring

  • Copy of accepted ID
  • Check or money order (mail/drop box)
  • Credit or debit card (online/phone)
Once a search has started, orders cannot be cancelled and fees cannot be refunded.

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