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Estimated amendment order processing times are currently averaging (6) months. If you submitted a request and processing fee, the date your check or money order is cashed represents the verification of receipt. It also helps you estimate the time remaining before your request is processed. Requests are reviewed and processed in the order they were received. If there are any issues with your request, you will be contacted at that time.We are working diligently to reduce the turnaround times. If your request has not been processed after (6) months, please contact CHS.Amendments@oha.oregon.gov or call (971) 673-1147.We appreciate your patience, thank you.(updated 3/2024)
Amending an Original Record of Live Birth Prior to Adoption
1. Application in Support of Amending an Original Record of Live Birth Prior to Adoption.
2. A copy of the court order used to open the sealed file containing the original record of live birth prior to adoption, if applicable. 3. Evidence that the parent to be added is the biological parent, including but not limited to:
a. A DNA test identifying that the person whose name is to be entered as the biological parent is the biological parent of the applicant;
b. A copy of an order from a court of competent jurisdiction identifying that the person whose name is to be entered as the biological parent is the biological parent of the applicant; or
c. Other official documents acceptable to the state registrar.
4. Photocopy of Applicant's Identification. Acceptable ID: https://bit.ly/orvr-iddocs 5. $4.00 Fee 6. Notarized Affidavit in Support of Amending an Original Record of Live Birth if Parent is Deceased OR Notarized Affidavit in Support of Amending an Original Record of Live Birth is Parent is Living.
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