Oregon death records

This page provides quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the state of Oregon.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

Center for Health Statistics
PO Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050

State Vital Records Office
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 971-673-1190
Phone: 971-673-1180
Fax: 971-673-1201

State vital records office has birth and death records starting from 1903. Oregon State Archives has birth records for the City of Portland from 1864 to 1902 and statewide delayed birth records from 1845 to 1902; City of Portland death records from 1862 to 1902 and statewide death records from 1903 to 1955.

Oregon State Archives,
800 Summer Street NE,
Salem, OR 97310.
ph:  (503) 373-0701

For county marriages and divorces, records can be accessed at office of County Clerk (marriages) and county circuit court clerk (divorce) in the county where the event took place.