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Order a recent Lane County birth or death certificate

Order certified copies of birth or death records for events in Lane County within the last 5 months and 28 days.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Check the timing and placeThe event must be in Lane County within 5 months and 28 days. Older records come from Oregon State Vital Records.
  2. Prepare your order form, ID and paymentInclude a copy of valid photo ID. For mail or drop-box orders, pay by check or money order.
  3. Order by mail, drop box or in personMail to 151 W 7th Ave., Suite 100-1A, Eugene, or visit the Vital Records office. Do not mail cash.
  4. Show your relationship for deathsDeath certificates are not public record; you must provide proof of relationship to the decedent.

Bring

  • Completed order form
  • Photo ID showing current address
  • Check or money order
  • Proof of relationship (death records)
The hospital does not order a birth certificate for you; parents must order it.

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