Multnomah County, OR Public Records
Multnomah County has an estimated population of 795,897 (2024) across 431 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 Multnomah County.
📍 Multnomah County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 795,897 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 431 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | PortlandPopulation 633,255 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Multnomah County, OR
These are the main offices to visit in person in Multnomah 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”.
⚖️ Multnomah County Circuit Court (Multnomah County Courthouse)
| Address | 1200 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (971) 274-0500 |
| 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 Multnomah County, OR
Criminal case records for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🔍 Background Check in Multnomah County, OR
A people search for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County, OR
Arrest and booking records for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🏛️ Court Records in Multnomah County, OR
Court records for Multnomah County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Multnomah County, with addresses from the official Oregon Judicial Department directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Multnomah County
| State court system | Oregon Judicial Department |
🏠 Property Records in Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
| Land records | In Oregon, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
| State vital records office | Oregon Health Authority – Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records) Source: oregon.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Multnomah County, OR
The official sex offender registry for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
| Official registry | Oregon Sex Offender Registry (Oregon State Police) Source: sexoffenders.osp.oregon.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
Portland (633,255), Gresham (111,507), Troutdale (15,749), Fairview (10,796), Wood Village (4,722), Lake Oswego (2,506), Maywood Park (810) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.