Beaverton Death Records
Beaverton death records are handled by Washington County, not the city itself. Beaverton does not have its own vital records office. Residents must go through the Washington County Health and Human Services office in Hillsboro to get a death certificate. The county office serves all cities in Washington County, including Beaverton. Whether you need a recent record or want to trace an older one, the county is your first stop. This guide covers how to search for and obtain Beaverton death records through the proper channels.
Beaverton Quick Facts
Obtaining Beaverton Death Certificates
Death certificates for Beaverton residents come from the Washington County HHS Vital Records office in Hillsboro. The office is at 155 North First Avenue, Room 170, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You can reach them by phone at (503) 846-3538. Beaverton does not have a satellite office for vital records, so you must travel to Hillsboro or request by mail.
To request a Beaverton death record in person, bring a valid photo ID. You will need to fill out an application form and pay the $25 fee per copy. The office takes checks, money orders, and cards. In most cases, staff can process your request the same day. If you prefer to mail your request, send a completed form and payment to 155 North First Avenue, MS 5, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Mail requests take longer, so plan ahead if you need a Beaverton death record by a certain date.
The county handles records for deaths that took place within the last six months. For anything older, the Oregon Health Authority is the office to contact. They keep all Oregon death records on file at the state level.
Note: Beaverton residents should allow extra days for mail requests since the vital records office is in Hillsboro.
Beaverton City Services
The City of Beaverton provides many public services, but vital records are not one of them. The city website can help you with other needs like permits, parks, and city programs.
While the city does not issue death certificates, the Beaverton city website does link to county services that handle vital records for Beaverton residents.
Who Can Request Beaverton Death Records
Oregon law sets strict rules about who can get a certified death certificate. Under ORS 432, only certain people qualify. The same rules apply whether the death took place in Beaverton or anywhere else in the state.
Eligible requesters include the surviving spouse, parents, children, and siblings of the person who died. Legal agents with proper written proof can also request a copy. This covers attorneys, estate executors, and others with a court order. If you are settling the estate of someone who died in Beaverton, bring the court documents that show your role when you request the death record.
Anyone can request an informational copy. This version has the same data but is stamped "not for legal use." It works well for genealogy projects or personal records. The Washington County office will let you know which type of Beaverton death record you qualify to receive.
Beaverton Historical Death Records
For older Beaverton death records, you have several research options. The Beaverton City Library has a local history collection that includes newspaper obituaries and city directories. These can help you find names, dates, and other clues when searching for a death record from the past.
The library staff can guide you to the right section for historical research. Old newspaper archives are one of the best ways to find obituaries and death notices for Beaverton residents from decades ago.
The Washington County Museum in Hillsboro also serves Beaverton residents. They have historical records for all of Washington County, including obituaries and cemetery information. The Oregon State Archives for Washington County keeps older government records that may relate to Beaverton death records as well.
Note: The Beaverton City Library can help with obituary searches but does not hold official death records.
Cemetery Records Near Beaverton
Cemetery records can fill gaps when you search for Beaverton death records. The Beaverton area has several cemeteries with burial records that span many years.
Local cemeteries with historical records include:
- Beaverton Cemetery (historical)
- Murray Cemetery
- Sexton Mountain Cemetery
- Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Cemetery
- Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery
- Crescent Grove Cemetery
Burial records from these sites often show the date of death, full name, and age at death. Some include the name of the funeral home or the cause of death. These facts can help you locate the correct death certificate through the county or state office. The Washington County Historical Society has also transcribed many of these cemetery records, making it easier to search for Beaverton death records from earlier periods.
Note: Cemetery offices may have limited hours, so call ahead before visiting to search for records related to Beaverton deaths.
State Death Record Options
When the county office cannot help with your Beaverton death record request, the state is the next step. The Oregon Health Authority keeps all death records for the state. You can order by mail or use VitalChek to place your order online. The base fee is $25 per copy. VitalChek charges an added service fee for processing.
The Washington County HHS department page has links to other county programs that may be useful. For legal records related to a death in Beaverton, the Washington County Circuit Court handles probate and estate cases. These court files often reference the death certificate and can provide additional details about a Beaverton death record.
The Oregon State Archives Vital Records page offers links to statewide death record indexes and historical data. The Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 333 covers how vital records are managed across the state. These rules govern the storage, release, and correction of all death records, including those for Beaverton residents.
Beaverton residents can also check with the Oregon State Library for research help. The state library holds collections that cover vital records history across Oregon. Between the county, state, and local library resources, most people can find the Beaverton death record they need with some effort and patience.
Washington County Death Records
Beaverton is in Washington County. All death certificates for the Beaverton area go through the Washington County HHS office in Hillsboro. The county serves Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, and many other cities. For complete details on fees, forms, office hours, and all county vital record services, see the Washington County death records page.