06/05/2025
Many families have been asking questions about death certificate types. I found this information on the state of Oregon website site. "There are two types of death certificates issued by the Center for Health Statistics: the short form (without cause of death), and the long form (with cause of death). The fee for both types is $25.
Short Form Death Certificates (without cause of death)
This certificate includes the name of the deceased, the date of the death, the location of death, as well as personal information about the deceased like their address, birth date, name of parents and spouse/partner (if applicable). It does not list the cause of death, time of death, or any medical information. This certificate provides proof of the fact of death when the cause and manner of death are not needed.
The short form is used to help customers resolve issues that include:
Title changes for cars,
Bank accounts,
Most property rights,
Probate or court proceedings,
Wills and trusts.
Title changes for a car, bank account, or property require the short form.
Long Form Death Certificates (with cause of death)
This certificate has the same information listed in the short form (date, place, and county of death) as well as personal information about the deceased. It also contains the medical information listing the cause, manner, and time of death.
Life insurance companies and financial institutions for items like insured loans or stocks and bonds typically require the long form.
It is important to check with any company or organization that requires a death certificate to determine what type they may need.
Ordering options and fees for Oregon death certificates from 1903 to present, including record searches and shipping information from Oregon Vital Records.
