What is OVERS?
The Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS) is Oregon’s response to a national trend towards online vital records systems. It is a multi-phase project to put Oregon’s vital records systems online using a secure, Web-based system. Current systems and processes require use of paper certificates, duplicated work and outdated computer systems. With OVERS, users enter information directly into the Web-based application and the record is immediately available to state and county offices. There are five modules planned for OVERS: • Death (EDRS) is currently active statewide and we are continuing to expand its use into medical facilities. Participation is encouraged, but not currently required. • Birth (EBRS) became active statewide on January 1, 2008. EBRS continues to replace the DOS-based Electronic Birth Certificate (EBC) system as the electronic tool to complete and register birth certificates. The fetal death module, part of EBRS, was rolled out in mid-August, 2008. Medical facil
