How to Search Deschutes County, Oregon Records (Start Here)
Deschutes County, Oregon — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Deschutes County 11th Judicial District Circuit Court home page.
Oregon OJCIN
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide Oregon court records.
publicaccess.courts.oregon.gov
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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List from the Deschutes County Adult Jail of currently incarcerated inmates.
Oregon Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide Oregon registry.
sexoffenders.oregon.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Genealogy | Oregon Historical Records
Visit →Vital Records
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Deschutes County genealogy records from the Oregon State Archives, including births, naturalizations, enlistments, World War I records, and more.
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Deschutes County Official Website
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Deschutes County government site.
deschutescounty.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court | Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Deschutes County 11th Judicial District Circuit Court home page.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
List from the Deschutes County Adult Jail of currently incarcerated inmates.
Vital Records
Genealogy | Oregon Historical Records
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Deschutes County genealogy records from the Oregon State Archives, including births, naturalizations, enlistments, World War I records, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Deschutes County? ▼
Go to the Trial Court Administrator for court records in Deschutes County. For online case lookups, use Oregon eCourt (OECI) — it covers Oregon Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Deschutes County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk / County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Deschutes County? ▼
Oregon handles vital records at the state level through Oregon Health Authority Center for Health Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Deschutes County.
Are Deschutes County records available online? ▼
Deschutes County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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