Klamath County, OR Public Records
Klamath County has an estimated population of 70,438 (2024) across 5,950 square miles of land. In Oregon, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Oregon Judicial Department; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Klamath County.
📍 Klamath County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 70,438 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 5,950 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | Klamath FallsPopulation 22,174 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Klamath County, OR
These are the main offices to visit in person in Klamath County: the Circuit Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Klamath County Circuit Court (Klamath County Courthouse)
| Address | 316 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (541) 883-5503 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Oregon Circuit Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, small claims) |
| Official website | courts.oregon.gov |
| Sources | courts.oregon.gov/…/locations.aspx ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Klamath County, OR
Criminal case records for Klamath County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Oregon, felony and misdemeanor cases are heard by the Circuit Court of the county; some cities and counties also have municipal or justice courts for violations and some misdemeanors. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.oregon.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Klamath County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🔍 Background Check in Klamath County, OR
A people search for Klamath County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Klamath County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Klamath County
| Sex offender registry | Oregon Sex Offender Registry (Oregon State Police) Source: sexoffenders.osp.oregon.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
📋 Arrest Records in Klamath County, OR
Arrest and booking records for Klamath County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Oregon State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Klamath County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🏛️ Court Records in Klamath County, OR
Court records for Klamath County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Klamath County, with addresses from the official Oregon Judicial Department directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Klamath County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🏠 Property Records in Klamath County, OR
In Oregon, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Klamath County
| Land records | In Oregon, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Klamath County, OR
Certified birth and death certificates for Oregon are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Oregon Health Authority – Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records).
📜 Where to get vital records for Klamath County
| State vital records office | Oregon Health Authority – Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records) Source: oregon.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Klamath County, OR
The official sex offender registry for Klamath County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Klamath County
| Official registry | Oregon Sex Offender Registry (Oregon State Police) Source: sexoffenders.osp.oregon.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Klamath County, OR
Divorce cases in Oregon are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Oregon Health Authority – Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records).
📄 Where to get divorce records for Klamath County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Oregon are heard by the Circuit Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Oregon Health Authority – Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records) Source: oregon.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
Largest Communities in Klamath County
Klamath Falls (22,174), Merrill (868), Chiloquin (769), Malin (740), Bonanza (415) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.