Requesting an Amendment to Your Marriage Record

Marriage records are a snapshot in time and we can not amend information that was accurate at the time of the marriage, nor can we amend a choice, such as the name taken after marriage.

For a gender change you will need to supply a corrected birth certificate.  For a change to the name taken after marriage, that is not amendable, you will need to file a request for change of name with the court in the county where you currently reside.

 In order to amend a record, we must view a copy of a document, that predates the marriage, that supports the changes requested. If you are trying to amend an older marriage record for a parent or grandparent who is no longer living, you will also need to provide proof of relationship that verifies you are authorized to make the change. We can only amend data one time, once amended it can not be amended again.

Amendment Request by Mail

For an amendment by mail please send all of the following to the address below:

• The 

  Document

  Affidavit of Correction Form (81.02 KB)

   available online, completed, printed out and notarized.

• The copy of the documentation that supports the requested amendment change.
• Proof of relationship, if you are not the party whose information is being amended.
• A copy of your government issued photo I.D.
• The $20 amendment fee (check or money order, no cash), payable to Multnomah County
• The certified copy fee, if you are requesting certified copies. This may be included with the amendment fee if you choose. Certified Copy Request Form
• Mail all documents to: Multnomah County  PO Box 2716 Portland OR 97208
   

Amendment Request in Person

For an amendment in person please bring all of the following to our office: 

• The 

  Document

  Affidavit of Correction Form (81.02 KB)

  available online, completed and printed out.

• The copy of the documentation that supports the requested amendment change.
• Proof of relationship, if you are not the party whose information is being amended.
• A copy of your government issued photo I.D.
• The $20 amendment fee (check or money order, no cash), payable to Multnomah County
• The certified copy fee, if you are requesting certified copies. This may be included with the amendment fee if you choose. Certified Copy Request Form
• Bring all documents to: Multnomah County 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 97214

Note: Amending a document can be a lengthy process. Monday and Friday have extended wait times.  

Supporting Documentation

• For name and gender corrections, and date of birth, birth certificates are best as a supporting document.
• Any supporting evidence submitted needs to predate the issuance date of the marriage license and support the requested change.
• Any supporting documents that are in a language other than English, must be accompanied by an official English translation.

Processing Your Amendment

Once all of the above is received by our office, we will complete the amendment, issue any certified copies that have been requested, and initiate the change to the marriage record with the State of Oregon Vital Records Office. Once all documentation is received please allow 5 to 7 business days for the authentication process at the county level. Please contact Oregon Vital Records for information on when a state version of the amended record may be available from them.