Multnomah County Public Records
Navigate Multnomah County sources to search recorded land documents, property details, taxes, maps, marriage filings, and departmental public files, and identify what is online versus requires a request.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with County Clerk recording to locate deeds, liens, and plats; note index access and copy options.
- Use the Assessor parcel/assessment lookup to confirm owner, situs, and value; capture parcel or tax account identifiers.
- Check Property Tax account search for balances, payments, and tax year details.
- Search county GIS/maps for parcel boundaries, subdivision plats, and tax lot layers.
- Request county departmental public records by describing the record, date range, and department custodian.
Record Routing
- Recorded land documents → County Clerk (Recording)
- Parcel assessment and maps → County Assessor
- Property tax billing and payments → Tax Collector/Treasurer
- Marriage licenses and records → County Clerk
- Administrative files and reports → County Administration (Public Records)
Useful Search Inputs
- Owner name (last, first)
- Parcel or tax account ID
- Situs address (house number, street, city, ZIP)
- Document number or recording book/page
- Recording date range
- Subdivision, map, or tax lot
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County Clerk (Recording) | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, notices | Index by grantor/grantee or document number; request uncertified or certified copies | Official land records for Multnomah County establishing ownership, encumbrances, and legal descriptions |
| Multnomah County Assessor | Parcel ownership, situs, assessed value, legal lot, assessment history | Address or parcel/tax ID search; view assessment details and map references | Connects owner and address searches to the parcel identifiers used across county systems |
| Multnomah County Tax Collector/Treasurer | Tax bills, amounts due, payment history, delinquency | Account number or address search; verify tax year and status | Confirms tax standing tied to a parcel prior to transactions or filings |
| Multnomah County GIS/Mapping | Parcel boundaries, tax lots, subdivisions, plat references | Map layers and parcel/tax lot lookup; capture map and plat identifiers | Aligns legal descriptions and tax lot numbers with recorded documents and assessment data |
| Multnomah County Clerk — Marriage | Marriage licenses and certificates recorded with the county | Name and date search; request record or certified copy as required | County-level marriage records are filed with the Clerk and may require certification for legal use |
| Multnomah County Departments — Public Records | Administrative files, contracts, reports, correspondence | Public records request identifying department, subject, and timeframe | Oregon public records law provides access to county-held files outside Assessor and Clerk systems |
Multnomah County FAQs
How do I find and obtain a deed in Multnomah County?
Search the County Clerk recording index by grantor/grantee or document number, identify the instrument, and request a copy; request certification if a certified copy is required.
Can I search property records by address?
Use the Assessor lookup by address to retrieve the parcel or tax account ID, then use that identifier to check taxes and locate related recorded documents.
Where do I check or pay property taxes?
Use the county tax account search to view amounts due and payment history, then pay or confirm status by account number or address.
How do I request administrative records from a county department?
Submit a public records request to the appropriate department, identifying the record type, subject, and date range; include names, addresses, or parcel IDs to narrow the search.