[or-roots] Oregon birth records

[Kith-n-Kin]

Last year I had to have extra certified copies of the birth and death certificates of my parents,
siblings, and grandparents -- to prove relationships in a "downwinder" case.
 
I called Vital Records in Oregon, gave her the info I needed, my address, and a credit card number -- no
problem, and I didn't have to "prove" anything. For Idaho, I had to send a copy of my identification, via
fax.  For Arizona, and only for death certificates, I had to make a personal appearance (well, probably
not, but it was easier), provide them with the documents I got from Oregon and Idaho, fill out a bunch of
forms, show them identification, and sign an affidavit!
 
The person behind the desk was mightily surprised when I told her the story -- and mentioned that you
could get most of this information (the deaths, anyway) from SSDI.
 
I think some legislators went overboard over this "identity theft", without doing their homework.
 
Anyway, I think that any births that can be found on the census, and deaths that can be found in the
obituaries, especially those a few years old, should be readily available.
 
Now, when *I* am dead and gone, and want my death certificate to show St. Peter, I hope no one will give
me that much grief <G>
 
Pat (in Tucson)
 
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"As to the death certs; after 1954 you have to be the person, or have a legal
connection to that person that entitles you to the information."

 
Les, I couldn't let this pass because it gave me my first chuckle of the day...making me wonder how many
dead people apply for their own death certificates.....!
 
On the serious side, I know what you mean and it can be frustrating because "direct relationship" and
"need to know" are pretty subjective and they appear to depend on the opinion and good graces of whichever
employee you happen to encounter.  Frankly, I've always felt that a citizen's right to privacy ends with
death (in more ways than one) and that if there are relatives who are embarassed because Grandpa died of
complications of alcoholism they need to get over it.  But that's just my opinion...
 
Carla
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