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ODHS Records Requests

Request records online

Request personal records Request public records Media requests

For out-of-state child welfare agencies

Please email your request on agency letterhead to recreq.orchildhot@odhsoha.oregon.gov. These requests can't be submitted online.

Request records by mail or email

If you don't want to use the online request form or need a different language, you can fill out a PDF version.


If you can't open the form here are some things to try:

  • Try using a different browser.
  • Right click the link to the form and select "Save link as." Save the form on your computer and then open it in Adobe Acrobat.

Send completed forms by mail or email to:
ODHS Public Records Unit
500 Summer St NE, E-62
Salem, OR 97303
Email: dhs.recordsrequest@odhsoha.oregon.gov

Forms you may need

Release of information

If you are requesting the release of a someone else's confidential records, they must fill out this release form.

 If you can't open the form here are some things to try:

  • Try using a different browser.
  • Right click the link to the form and select "Save link as." Save the form on your computer and then open it in Adobe Acrobat.

Fee waiver

Fees for public record requests can be waived or reduced if the request is in the public interest.

Fee Waiver Request Form (Word)



Resources

Frequently asked questions
ODHS records requests policy
Oregon public records law

Contact us

ODHS Public Records Unit
500 Summer St NE, E-62
Salem, OR 97303