Oregon

Vital Records and Other Help

Important information

The Oregon Adoptee's initiative became a measure and went before voters in the 
Nov. 3, 1998, Election.

CONGRATULATIONS to all who worked so hard to pass this measure in OREGON. The final count was:
Yes 609,268 57%
No 454,122 43%

The measure allows adult adoptees to have their original birth certificates.

The measure would have gone into effect on Thursday, December 3rd. 
The NCFA, and Bill Peirce have challenged the measure and its implementation has been stalled.

When we receive more details, we will post them here as well as in the newsletter.

Relative Research, Adoption Search and Support Group, Grants Pass, OR, Sherl, e-mail sherlock@cdsnet.net  
The website is listed below under Links.

Department of Vital Statistics: State Office Building, 800 N.E. Oregon St., Portland, Oregon 97232.

OARA Home Page

OARA - Information Page

Oregon Adoptive Rights Association
Search and post, legal links

Birth Certificate Fees

If you experience any difficulties with any links, 
please contact the Web Master