Obtaining Birth & Death Records
Certified copies of all birth and death records occuring in Klamath County are available at Klamath County Public Health for up to 6 months after the birth or death. After 6 months, certified copies can be obtained through the state vital records office, Additional information can be found online.
Photo ID is required when ordering a record For any additional questions, please call us at 541-882-8846.
Birth Certificates
The following information will be needed to obtain a Birth Certificate:
- Birth date
- Father's full name (if it appears on the record)
- Mother's maiden name
- Name (First, Middle, Last)
- Picture ID bearing the same name as that of child, appearing on the certificates
Cost of Birth Certificates
- Single copy - $20
- Extra copies - $15 (same record, ordered and paid for at same time)
Payments Accepted
Payments accepted include cash, checks (payable to: KCPH or Klamath County Public Health), Visa or MasterCard.
Death Certificates
Records are available for the first 6 months after death. After 6 months, certificates can be obtained from the Vital Records Office in Portland.