How to Search Multnomah County, Oregon Records (Start Here)
Multnomah 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
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
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
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Multnomah County GIS interactive map property search.
GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Large number of informative GIS maps of the Portland and Multnomah County Area, including census tracts, aerial imagery, city limits, forest canopy, bike routes, contours, and substantially more.
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
Marriages | 1855-1918
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Multnomah County Marriages filed between January 1855 and August 1918.
Genealogy | Oregon Historical Records
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Oregon State Archives genealogy and vital records from Multnomah County.
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Multnomah County voter registration check from the Oregon Secretary of State.
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Property | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Multnomah County GIS interactive map property search.
GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Large number of informative GIS maps of the Portland and Multnomah County Area, including census tracts, aerial imagery, city limits, forest canopy, bike routes, contours, and substantially more.
Vital Records
Marriages | 1855-1918
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Multnomah County Marriages filed between January 1855 and August 1918.
Genealogy | Oregon Historical Records
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Oregon State Archives genealogy and vital records from Multnomah County.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Multnomah County? ▼
Go to the Trial Court Administrator for court records in Multnomah County. For online case lookups, use Oregon eCourt (OECI) — it covers Oregon Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah County.
Are Multnomah County records available online? ▼
Multnomah County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Multnomah County? ▼
For court records, yes — Oregon eCourt (OECI) covers Multnomah County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk / County Recorder in Multnomah County directly.
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