- (1) Birth Abstracts: Series documents selected information abstracted from the birth certificate. Minimum retention: 2 years.
- (2) Birth Records: Series documents births occurring within the county. Records contain individual certificates, indexes, and other records listing births. Minimum retention: (a) Through 1915, permanent; (b) After 1915, retain the original record 1 week, then send to the Oregon Public Health Division; (c) After 1915, retain copies 6 months.
- (3) Death Abstracts: Series documents selected information abstracted from the death certificate. Minimum retention: 2 years.
- (4) Death Records: Series documents deaths occurring within the county. Records may include certificates documenting the demographic information of the decedent and cause of death, indexes, and other records listing deaths, including fetal deaths or stillbirths. Minimum retention: (a) Through 1915, permanent; (b) After 1915, retain original record 1 week, then send to the Oregon Public Health Division; (c) After 1915, retain copies 6 months.
- (5) Paternity Affidavit Records: Series documents establishment of paternity by identifying the natural father of a child born to parents who are not legally married. Minimum retention: Transfer to Oregon Public Health Division.
- (6) Report and Abstract of Birth and Death Cards: Series documents information abstracted from official death and birth certificates for fulfillment of requests for information about recent births and deaths. All information is duplicated on official certificates held by the Oregon Public Health Division, Center for Health Statistics. Minimum retention: 2 years.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 192.005–192.170 & ORS 357.805–357.895
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 192.005–192.170 & ORS 357.805–357.895
History
OSA 7-2025, amend filed 11/05/2025, effective 11/05/2025
OSA 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-04