Multnomah County, Oregon Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Multnomah County or serving short-term sentences. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view booking photos along with other arrest details. For further assistance, you may visit the Sheriff's Office in person or contact them for more information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Multnomah County, Oregon, you need to contact the Oregon State Police, as they handle background checks for the state. You can request a background check through their Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The process typically involves submitting fingerprints and paying a fee. Detailed instructions and forms are available on the Oregon State Police website.

You can look up sex offenders in Multnomah County, Oregon, by accessing the Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System. This registry is maintained by the Oregon State Police and provides information about registered sex offenders in the state. You can search by name, address, or geographic area to find details about offenders residing in Multnomah County.

You can register to vote in Multnomah County online at oregonvotes.gov, by mail using a voter registration card, or in person at the Multnomah County Elections Division at 1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland, or any Oregon DMV office. The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Oregon uses a vote-by-mail system, so all registered voters automatically receive ballots by mail approximately 18-20 days before each election without needing to request an absentee ballot.

Property records in Multnomah County are maintained by the Assessment, Recording and Taxation Department at 1620 SE 190th Avenue, Portland. You can search property records for free online at multcoproptax.com, where you can find deeds, mortgages, liens, property tax assessments, sales history, and recorded documents by searching by address, owner name, or tax account number. The county also provides GIS mapping tools at multco.us/gis for parcel boundaries and zoning information. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Multnomah County are available through the Multnomah County State Vital Records Office at 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1040, Portland, phone (503) 988-3406. Certified copies cost $25 each, and you must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate direct and tangible interest under ORS 432.120 and ORS 432.146. In-person requests are typically processed same-day, while mail requests take 4-6 weeks. You can also order vital records from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics at (971) 673-1190 for statewide records.

For state-registered business entities including corporations, LLCs, and DBAs, search the Oregon Secretary of State business registry free at egov.sos.state.or.us/br. City of Portland business licenses are managed by the Portland Revenue Division at portland.gov/revenue for businesses operating within Portland city limits. Multnomah County does not issue general business licenses for unincorporated areas, but specific activities require county permits available through Multnomah County Planning and Development Services at (503) 988-3043. Professional licenses are regulated by state licensing boards under Oregon state agencies.