Union County, Oregon Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Union County, Oregon, can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of arrests and can provide access to booking photos upon request. For online access, you can check if the Sheriff's Office provides an online portal or contact them directly at their office in La Grande for further assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, Oregon, you should contact the Oregon State Police, which handles background checks through their Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Locally, you can also inquire at the Union County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any required forms. The background check will include criminal history information as permitted under Oregon law.

You can look up sex offenders in Union County, Oregon, by accessing the Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System, which is managed by the Oregon State Police. This online registry allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or geographic area. The system provides detailed information about offenders and their compliance status.

Voter registration in Union County is handled by the Union County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, and can be completed online at oregonvotes.gov, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office at 1001 4th Street, La Grande. Oregon offers automatic voter registration through the DMV and allows registration up to 21 days before Election Day for standard registration, with limited same-day options available. Oregon conducts all elections by mail, so registered voters automatically receive ballots at their registered address approximately 18 days before each election. You can verify your registration status and track your ballot at oregonvotes.gov.

Property records in Union County are maintained by the Union County Clerk's office for land documents (deeds, mortgages, liens) and the Assessor's office for tax assessment information, both located at 1001 4th Street in La Grande. The county provides online access to recorded documents and property information through the county website at unioncountyoregon.gov, where you can search by owner name, legal description, or parcel number. Basic searches are typically free, though obtaining certified copies of documents requires payment of statutory fees. A GIS parcel viewer is also available online showing parcel boundaries, ownership, and aerial photography.

Certified birth and death certificates for Union County events can be obtained from the Union County Clerk's office at 1001 4th Street, Suite D, La Grande, phone (541) 963-1006, or from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics (state vital records office) at (971) 673-1190. The fee is $25.00 per certified copy, with in-person requests at the County Clerk typically processed immediately if the record is available. Mail requests may take one to two weeks, and online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional service fees. You must be an eligible person (registrant, immediate family, legal representative) and provide valid identification.

Business entity records for Oregon businesses are primarily maintained by the Oregon Secretary of State and can be searched free online at egov.sos.state.or.us/br/pkg_web_name_srch_inq.login, showing corporations, LLCs, and other registered entities. The Union County Clerk's office at (541) 963-1006 handles local assumed business name (DBA) filings for businesses operating under names different from their legal entity names. City business licenses for businesses operating within La Grande or other incorporated cities are issued by the respective city offices. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than county offices, and building permits for construction are handled by the Union County Planning Department at (541) 963-1041.