Oregon Public Records
Use Oregon state and county sources to search recorded documents, property and tax data, business filings, vital records, and court dockets, then request certified copies where required.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with the statewide business registry by entity name or registry number.
- Use the county clerk/recorder index to find deeds, liens, and plats by grantor or grantee.
- Check the county assessor search for parcel/map-lot, situs address, and owner name.
- Search Oregon court dockets by party name or case number.
- Request certified copies from the holding office after locating the correct index entry.
Record Routing
- Recorded land documents → County Clerk/Recorder
- Property assessment and ownership → County Assessor
- Business registrations and UCC filings → Secretary of State
- Birth and death certificates → State Vital Records
- Court cases and judgments → State Courts
Useful Search Inputs
- Person or business name
- Parcel number or map/lot
- Situs address
- Case number
- Book/page or instrument number
- Registry or filing number
Oregon Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Secretary of State — Business Registry | Business entities, assumed names, UCC filings | Online index by entity name or registry number | State-level authority for Oregon business registrations and UCC filings. |
| County Clerk/Recorder (Oregon counties) | Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements | Grantor/grantee name, date range, instrument type; images often available or by request | Real property documents are recorded at the county level in Oregon. |
| County Assessor (Oregon counties) | Parcel ownership, situs, assessed value, tax lot data | Parcel/map-lot, situs address, or owner name; assessment and tax roll lookups | Assessment and parcel data are maintained by each Oregon county assessor. |
| Oregon Judicial Department — Courts | Civil, probate, small claims, and other state court cases | Party name or case number; docket summaries and calendars | Statewide court system for case indexes and docket information. |
| Oregon State Archives | Historical state and local records, agency files, finding aids | Keyword, agency, collection, or date filters | Preserves permanent state and local records; finding aids help locate record series not indexed elsewhere. |
| Oregon Health Authority — Vital Records | Birth and death records | Name and event date range where indexes exist; certified copies require request | State-level source for Oregon vital records and certified copies. |
Oregon FAQs
Which Oregon records can I check online first?
Start with the Secretary of State for business filings, county clerk/recorder indexes for recorded documents, county assessor for parcels, and the statewide court index for case lookups.
Where do I request certified copies after I find an index entry?
Request from the holding office: county clerk/recorder for recorded documents, Oregon Health Authority for vital records, courts for certified case documents, and Secretary of State for business filings.
What if I only have a property address?
Use the county assessor search by situs address to get the parcel or map/lot, then use that identifier in the county recorder index to find related documents.
Are statewide searches enough for land records in Oregon?
No. Land records are recorded by the property’s county; search the specific county clerk/recorder where the property is located.