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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Oregon Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Oregon Center for Health Statistics.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • - Oregon Driver's License, Permit, or ID Card
  • - Passport or Passport Card with Photo
  • - Out-of-state Driver's License or ID Card
  • - Tribal Membership or ID card with photo and address
  • - U.S. Alien Registration Card with photo
  • - Armed Services ID card with photo
  • - Current student bocy card with name and photo (high school students only)
  • - Consulate card (Matricula Consular) with photo and address
  • - Citizen ID with photo
  • - Permanent resident card with photo
  • - State or Federal government ID badge with photo

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 3 of the following, one must have current address:

  • - Selective Service card or military discharge paper (must be original)
  • - U.S. Immigration or naturalization papers
  • - Concealed weapon permit with photo
  • - Official papers issued by courts of record which include date of birth
  • - Official corrections department or parole papers showing date of birth and identity
  • - Vehicle registration or title
  • - Personalized check or savings account passbook
  • - Monthly account statement (Document must be no more than 30 days old)
  • - Pistol or firearms permit
  • - State hunting or fishing license
  • - Recent utility or other bill with current address (Document must be no more than 30 days old)
  • - Recent paycheck stub or paycheck (Official company type only) (Document must be no more than 30 days old)
  • - Company identification card
  • - Voter registration card issued by a county elections department
  • - Valid food stamp, welfare, or unemployment identification
  • - Medical or hospital card of identification
  • - Tax statements – W-2 forms, etc
  • - Auto insurance policy
  • - Union membership card

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Spouse/Domestic Partner Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Step-Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Brother Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sister Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Government Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Spouse/Domestic Partner Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Step-Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Brother Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sister Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Government Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Funeral Home Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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