About Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County is located in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city.
Multnomah County is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and though smallest in area, it is the state's most populous county. Approximately one-third of Oregon's population resides in Multnomah County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Multnomah?
Contact the Multnomah County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Multnomah Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Multnomah County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Multnomah Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Multnomah County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Multnomah government websites.
Multnomah County Public Records
Multnomah County Criminal Records and Police Reports
Obtain copies of county law enforcement records
Multnomah Vital Records of Registered Births and Deaths
Obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates
Multnomah County Marriages
Issuance and recording of marriage licenses
Multnomah County Divorce Records
Public inspection of divorce decrees, copies of divorce certificates
Declaration of Domestic Partnerships
Registration and filing information, including legal name changes
Multnomah County Recorder
Legal documents pertaining to real property and military discharges
Multnomah County District Attorney
Prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes, support orders
Multnomah County Sheriff
Public service organization providing law enforcement services
Multnomah County Medical Examiner
Investigations of deaths under suspicious or unknown circumstances
Directory of Multnomah County Government Departments
Contact information for staff, departments, divisions, services
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners
Access to elected officials, review meeting agendas and minutes
Multnomah County Charter and Code Online
Searchable electronic copies of general ordinances, land use codes
Multnomah County Elections Division
Elections results, voter resources, petitions, candidate filings
Multnomah County Health Department
Public health programs and clinical services
Food Establishment Inspections and Licensing
Search food establishments licenses and inspections records
Multnomah County Search and Rescue Team
Response to emergencies involving lost or injured persons
Emergency Preparedness and Incident Command System
Emergency plans, protocols, training and resources
Directory of Communities in Multnomah County
City profiles, addresses and official websites
Portland International Airport
Terminal map, arrivals, departures and security information
Portland Parks and Recreation
Outdoor venues and indoor facilities for weddings and events
Multnomah County Land Use Planning Division
Permits and certificates for land use, historical structures and sites
The Oregonian Daily Newspaper
Searchable news articles, obituaries and historical archives
Multnomah Education Service District
School locations, online services, programs for staff and students
Multnomah County Library
Online catalogs, research assistance, databases, locations of libraries
Multnomah Historical Association
Collections of photographs and artifacts related to local history
Multnomah Bar Association
Public access to helpful legal information, resources, publications
Multnomah County Sheriff Civil Process Unit
Responsible for serving court papers and enforcing court orders
Multnomah County Geographic Information System
Online access to county land surveys, data, maps and images
Multnomah County U.S Census
Regional social, economic and housing characteristics
Public Access to Multnomah County Inmate Data
Search corrections records, booking and release information online
Community Justice Sex Offender Notification Webpage
Photos, names, locations of predatory and high risk sex offenders
Multnomah County Parole and Probation
Post-prison supervision, sanctions and services for adult offenders
Multnomah County Courts
Multnomah County Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Multnomah County, Oregon. It is located in Portland, OR. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.
Multnomah County Criminal Court
Felony and misdemeanor pretrial hearings, trials and sentencing
Multnomah County Civil Court
Divorces, custody, property disputes, personal injury legal matters
Directory of Multnomah County Circuit Court Judges
Contacts for criminal, civil, family, probate and juvenile judges
Multnomah County Community Court Project
Alternative court for non-violent misdemeanors arraignments
Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division
Counseling, custody and specialized services for youth offenders
Multnomah County Courts Calendars
Online access to court schedules of trials and case proceedings
Multnomah County Jury Service
Juror orientation, compensation, eligibility and contact information
Multnomah County Law Library
Public access to materials related to county, state and federal laws
Multnomah County Court Public Records
Contact court to request official transcripts of hearings and trials