Birth Records in Union County, OR

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Oregon Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the Oregon Health Authority Center for Health Statistics, the official state office.

  Mail ~3-5 weeks; online/phone ~3 workdays$25 (in person $28, online ~$47.50)Online, phone, mail, in personEligible relationship (self, parent, spouse, legal rep); ID

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • TimeMail ~3-5 weeks; online/phone ~3 workdays
  • Cost$25 (in person $28, online ~$47.50)
  • RequiresEligible relationship (self, parent, spouse, legal rep); ID

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service
• Union County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Union County, OR County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Union County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).