Vital Records registers all births and deaths that occur in Multnomah County. Certified copies of these records are available for 6 months from the date of the event. You can order these records online, by mail or in person.
We can only issue certificates within 6 months of a birth or death.
Birth Certificates
We can provide you with an exact copy of the original birth certificate created by your hospital. Our certified birth certificates contain basic information, time of birth, hospital name and both parents’ dates of birth.
After 6 months: Request a certificate from Oregon Health Authority Vital Records.
Birth records can be released to immediate family members (parents, grandparents, brothers/sisters), legal representative or government agencies.
Your request must include:
- Full name on the record
- Date of birth
- Hospital and county of birth
- Mother’s full maiden name
- Return name and address
- Phone number
- Relationship to the name on the record
- A copy of the requestor's current picture ID. No picture ID? Please call us.
Death Certificates
We can provide a certified death certificate 6 months from the date of death.
Death records can be released to family members, legal representatives or to persons or agencies with a personal or property right. Anyone else will need a notarized permission note from a family member.
Your request must include:
- Name on the record
- Date and place of event
- Relationship to the name on the record, or a copy of your legal reason for needing a certificate
- A copy of the requestor’s current picture ID
- One of the following: birth certificate of the family member ordering the certificate, marriage certificate of the decedent's partner, or power of attorney (call us if you have document questions)
Order a Certificate
We will process your request within 1-3 business days. There are 3 ways to order:
Order online (Plus $7 processing fee)
By mail: Send your completed order form and payment to Multnomah County Vital Records.
- DocumentBirth Certificate Form - English (55.44 KB)
- DocumentBirth Certificate Form - Spanish (56.14 KB)
- DocumentDeath Certificate Form - English (44.29 KB)
- DocumentDeath Certificate Form - Spanish (49.61 KB)
In person at our office: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Arrive by 3:30pm so we can complete your order.
Fees
- Birth or death certificates, first copy: $25
- Each additional copy: $25
- Online processing fee per order: $7
Make your check or money order payable to Multnomah County Vital Records.
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Contact Us
Vital Records
847 NE 19th Ave, Suite 350
Portland, Oregon (Map)
503-988-3745
vitals@multco.us
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm