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Josephine County, Oregon public records

In Josephine County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk; property values come from the Assessor; court files are kept by the Josephine County Circuit Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Josephine County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCounty Clerk's Office4Search deeds2Fee chargedState maximum: not more than $3.75 to locate a record plus 25 cents per page3
Property values and ownersAssessor's Office4Property search5—
Property tax billsTreasury and Tax4Tax bill search6—
Court casesJosephine County Circuit Court7Josephine County Circuit Court, 14th Judicial District8Statewide circuit court fees: paper copies $3 per request in a case plus 25 cents per page9
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk's Office4Search marriage records10—
Divorce recordsJosephine County Circuit Court7——
Birth certificatesJosephine County Public Health11——
Death certificatesJosephine County Public Health11——
Probate and willsJosephine County Circuit Court7——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Assumed business names (DBAs) are registered with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (not with counties)12——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Josephine County are recorded by the County Clerk's Office (Recording).4

Cost
Fee for official and certified copies; subscriptions available for official copies. whether unofficial viewing is free is not stated.2
Who runs it
Helion Software, linked from the county page13
Copy fee
State maximum: not more than $3.75 to locate a record plus 25 cents per page3
Certified copy fee
State: $3.75 for each official certificate3
How to order
Certified copies ordered through the Digital Research Room are mailed by the Clerk2

How deeds work in Oregon

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor's Office sets property values4; Treasury and Tax bills and collects the tax4.

Property search
jcpa.josephinecounty.gov/Home (Property Assessment & Tax Data)5
Payment
Online convenience fees: credit card 2.49%; debit $3.95; Mastercard debit 2.49%; e-check $2.0014
Appealing a value
Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB), administered through the County Clerk10

How property tax works in Oregon

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Josephine County Circuit Court, 14th Judicial District (state-run, Oregon Judicial Department)Divorce and other circuit court matters; county directs divorce records here11Josephine County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department)webportal.courts.oregon.gov/portal Free calendars and basic case information8Free search
Fees
Statewide circuit court fees: paper copies $3 per request in a case plus 25 cents per page9

Criminal records and background checks

Which court
Circuit Court via OJD portal8
Sheriff
Sheriff Records Division provides police reports, CAD incident reports, archived reports and traffic citations15

How Oregon courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the County Clerk's Office.4

Marriage license fee
$60; cash, check or money order; cards with usage fee16
Copy
Copy online or from the County Clerk16
Waiting period
Three-day waiting period; valid 60 days16

Oregon marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by: Circuit Court11

Certificate
Certified dissolution certificates also at the Oregon Center for Health Statistics17

Oregon divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

County Public Health for the first six months; after that Oregon Health Authority18

Ordering an Oregon birth certificate

Death certificates

County Public Health for the first six months; after that Oregon Health Authority18

Probate records and wills

Circuit court (Josephine is not among the six county-court probate counties)19

Finding a will or probate case in Oregon

Voter records

Kept by the County Clerk's Office (Elections).4

List
Electronic lists from the Secretary of State; hard-copy lists from county elections officials20

Historical records

Older
County sends researchers of older records to the Oregon State Archives or the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society21

Good to know about Josephine County records

  • Clerk also runs elections, marriage licenses, passports and the Property Value Appeals Board.10
  • The Assessor does not bill or collect tax; the Treasurer is also Tax Collector.5
  • Court warns of phone scams demanding payment over warrants or missed jury duty.22

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Clerk's Office (Recording)

Address
500 NW 6th St., Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 9752610
Mail
P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass, OR 9752823
Phone
Recording (541) 474-524010
Hours
Recording hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.23

County Clerk's Office

Address
500 NW 6th St., Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 9752610
Mail
P.O. Box 69, Grants Pass, OR 9752823
Phone
Recording (541) 474-5240; Elections (541) 474-524310
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.10

Assessor's Office

Address
500 NW 6th St., Dept. 3, Grants Pass, OR 975265
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.5

Treasury and Tax

Address
500 NW 6th St., Department 14, Grants Pass, OR 975266
Hours
Office 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; phone 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday6

Josephine County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department)

Address
Josephine County Courthouse, 510 NW 5th Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 9752622
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm22

Josephine County Circuit Court, Family Court

Address
301 NW F Street, Grants Pass, OR 9752622
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm22

Sheriff's Office Records Division

Address
1901 NE F St., Grants Pass, OR 9752615
Phone
(541) 474-5123 option #315
Hours
Lobby Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.15

Josephine County Public Health

Address
715 NW Dimmick St., Grants Pass, OR 9752618

County Clerk's Office (Elections)

Address
500 NW 6th St., Room 170, Grants Pass, OR 9752610

Maps (GIS)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
County routes records by office; everything else uses the Public Records Request Form11

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Josephine County?

The County Clerk's Office (Recording) keeps deed records. To order copies: Certified copies ordered through the Digital Research Room are mailed by the Clerk. Plain copies: State maximum: not more than $3.75 to locate a record plus 25 cents per page. Certified copies: State: $3.75 for each official certificate.423

Can I search Josephine County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. Fee for official and certified copies; subscriptions available for official copies. whether unofficial viewing is free is not stated. The official search: alt.co.josephine.or.us/DigitalResearchRoom2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Josephine County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Circuit Court.11

How much does a marriage license cost in Josephine County?

$60; cash, check or money order; cards with usage fee.16

How do I look up who owns a property in Josephine County?

Use the property search of the Assessor's Office: jcpa.josephinecounty.gov/Home5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Josephine County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Oregon with a full guide: Benton County, Clackamas County, Deschutes County, Douglas County, Jackson County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County, Multnomah County, Polk County, Umatilla County, Washington County, Yamhill County. Every county in the state: Oregon county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Digital ResearchJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  3. ORS Chapter 205 County ClerksOregon State Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  4. Josephine County homepageJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  5. AssessorJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  6. Treasury and TaxJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  7. Find a Case or Court RecordOregon Judicial Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  8. OJD Records and Calendar SearchOregon Judicial Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  9. Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Public Version) effective January 1, 2026Oregon Judicial Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  10. County ClerkJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  11. Public Records Request FormJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  12. ORS Chapter 648 Assumed Business NamesOregon State Legislaturechecked November 4, 2026
  13. Digital Research Room disclaimerJosephine County Clerkchecked November 7, 2026
  14. Property Assessment & Tax DataJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  15. Sheriff Records DivisionJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  16. Marriage LicensesJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  17. ORS Chapter 432 Vital StatisticsOregon State Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  18. Birth and Death CertificatesJosephine County Public Healthchecked November 7, 2026
  19. ORS Chapter 111 Probate Law: JurisdictionOregon State Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  20. Get Voter ListOregon Secretary of State, Elections Divisionchecked November 7, 2026
  21. RecordingJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  22. Josephine County Circuit CourtOregon Judicial Departmentchecked November 7, 2026
  23. Basic RecordingJosephine Countychecked November 7, 2026
  24. List of County Vital Records Offices (PDF)Oregon Health Authoritychecked November 7, 2026
  25. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026