How to Find Oregon Birth Records

Oregon statewide registration of births began in 1903.

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Births before 1903
As early as 1871, some Oregon counties and cities recorded births. Delayed birth records also exist. In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following database:

Obtain the Record
Most early county birth records are filed at the Oregon State Archives.

Delayed birth records are held at Oregon Public Health. Some county records are available on microfilm through the FamilySearch Library. Return to top: Choose another birth year

Births after 1903
Oregon statewide registration of births began in July 1903.
 * 1903-1918: (*) at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Obtain the Certificate
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from Oregon Public Health or VitalChek.

Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years: To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:


 * The person on the certificate
 * The immediate family member of the person on the certificate
 * The registered domestic partner on the certificate
 * The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
 * Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
 * NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.

'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search. ''' Return to top: Choose another birth year

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 * Vital Records at the Oregon State Archives
 * Oregon, Early Oregonians Index, 1800-1860, ($), from 1850 and 1860 index, vital records, and probate records
 * Morning Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 1861-1890, ($), index/images
 * Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929, Index($)
 * Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929, Index($)
 * Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929, Index($).