Where to mail your certificate application in Oregon

Mail your completed Oregon certificate application to Oregon Vital Records, PO Box 14050, Portland, OR 97293-0050. This office issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates registered in the state. $25 for the first copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate; additional copies are also $25 each. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth, death and marriage certificates

Oregon Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland, OR  97293-0050

Use this address for birth, death and marriage certificates for events registered in Oregon.

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Key facts

  • Oregon's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths, marriages) registered in Oregon — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $25 for the first copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate; additional copies are also $25 each.
  • Check or money order; see the Oregon Vital Records site for current payee details.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Oregon Vital Records the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Oregon

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death, or marriage was registered. If the event happened in Oregon, Oregon Vital Records is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Oregon's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Attach a copy of the ID the form asks for. Include your payment: Check or money order; see the Oregon Vital Records site for current payee details.

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Oregon Vital Records, PO Box 14050, Portland, OR 97293-0050. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you.

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    Upload your completed application to PostPal with this address prefilled. We print it, add it to a sealed envelope, and deposit it with USPS within one business day for $5 — postage included.

Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Oregon?

Mail it to Oregon Vital Records, PO Box 14050, Portland, OR 97293-0050. $25 for the first copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate; additional copies are also $25 each.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Oregon accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Oregon Vital Records. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, and payment: Check or money order; see the Oregon Vital Records site for current payee details.

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Does this office handle all Oregon marriage certificates?

This is for state marriage records — for county-issued marriage records, contact the County Clerk where the license was issued.

Can PostPal mail my Oregon vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Oregon Vital Records the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.