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Lane County, Oregon public records

In Lane County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk: Deeds & Records; property values come from Assessment & Taxation; court files are kept by the Lane County Circuit Court: Court Archives Department.

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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. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Lane County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCounty Clerk: Deeds & Records2Search deeds2Fee chargedRegular copies $0.25/page; search fee $3.75 per search plus $0.25 per copy needed; research fee $44/hour3
Property values and ownersAssessment & Taxation4Property search5—
Property tax billsAssessment & Taxation4Tax bill search2—
Court casesLane County Circuit Court: Court Archives Department6—Standard copy $3.00 + $0.25 per page; certified $5.00 + $0.25 per page; exemplified $10.00 + $0.25 per page; emailed digital copy $3.00 per request; digital certified $5.00 per request; digital exemplified $10.00 per request6
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk8—Certified copy fee: $7.75 first certified copy; $4.00 each additional in the same transaction7
Divorce recordsLane County Circuit Court9——
Birth certificatesPublic Health: Vital Records10—$25.00 per certificate10
Death certificatesPublic Health: Vital Records10—$25.00 per certificate10
Probate and willsLane County Circuit Court: Probate Department12Search probate cases11—
Business names (DBA)Oregon Secretary of State, not the county13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Lane County are recorded by the County Clerk: Deeds & Records (Real Property Recording).2

Online search
rlid.org2Fee charged
About this search
Regional Land Information Database, subscription2
Copy fee
Regular copies $0.25/page; search fee $3.75 per search plus $0.25 per copy needed; research fee $44/hour3
Certified copy fee
$7.75 certified copy, $0.25 each additional page; additional certified copy requested at the same time $4 plus $0.25 each additional page3
Recording fee
Deed: $102 first page, $5 each additional page (fee increase effective July 1, 2026)3
How to order
Self-service in the library, or call 541-682-3654 for copies by email or mail for a small fee2
Payment
Checks and money orders by mail and in person (payable to Lane County Deeds and Records); cards in person or by phone (3% fee); cash in person only3

How deeds work in Oregon

Property values, owners and tax bills

Assessment & Taxation (County Assessor) sets property values4; Assessment & Taxation (collects property tax) bills and collects the tax4.

Tax search: pay online
apps.lanecounty.org/atepay4
Map fee
$5.00 per map; $50.00 for the full set of PDF images on CD; copies $0.25/page (effective July 1, 2026)14
Appealing a value
Value appeals go to the Property Value Appeals Board, filed with the County Clerk; 2026 filing deadline December 31, 2026; fee $35.00 per tax account, $350.00 maximum for multiple accounts of the same owner in the same subdivision; further appeal to the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court within 30 days of the order15

How property tax works in Oregon

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Lane County Circuit CourtAll court records, including divorce, judgments, name change and adoption16Lane County Circuit Court: Court Archives Department (records copies)—
Lane County Justice Court (Florence)Traffic, civil, county violations, animal regulation and small claims cases in its area; the single Justice Court is in Florence since a 2012 consolidation17——
Fees
Standard copy $3.00 + $0.25 per page; certified $5.00 + $0.25 per page; exemplified $10.00 + $0.25 per page; emailed digital copy $3.00 per request; digital certified $5.00 per request; digital exemplified $10.00 per request6
How to order
Online Records Request Form; not by telephone6

Criminal records and background checks

Which court
Court records (divorce decrees and criminal records) at Circuit Court18
Sheriff check
Sheriff background checks cover contact with the Lane County Sheriff's Office only; complete checks are by Oregon State Police, 503-378-307019
Custody
Current custody only: inmateinformation.lanecounty.org; 541-682-426320
State repository
Oregon State Police CJIS Division21

How Oregon courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the County Clerk.8

Marriage license fee
$60.00 license; 3-day waiver $10.00 (cash only); civil ceremony $117.00; replacement license $10.007
Certified copy fee
$7.75 first certified copy; $4.00 each additional in the same transaction7
How to order
By phone at 541-682-3653 or by mail; other counties' licenses from that county or Oregon Center for Health Statistics22
Contact
Marriage License Section, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene; 541-682-3653; [email protected]; Mon-Fri 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm7

Oregon marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Circuit Court, not Lane County9

How to order
Lane County Circuit Court records page; 541.682.402016

Oregon divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

County issues only for births in Lane County within the past 5 months & 28 days; older: Oregon State Vital Records, (971) 673-119010

Fee
$25.00 per certificate10
Restrictions
Not public record; limited to directly related family members or as permitted under Oregon statute10
How to order
Mail, drop box, email or in person with order form and photo ID10

Ordering an Oregon birth certificate

Death certificates

County issues only for deaths in Lane County within 5 months & 28 days; older: Oregon State Vital Records10

Fee
$25.00 per certificate10
Restrictions
Not public record; proof of relationship to the decedent required10

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Lane County Probate Department (Circuit Court)16

Wills
The court holds a will only if an estate proceeding was filed or the will was filed for safekeeping; wills of living persons are not filed12
Simple estate
Simple estate if not more than $75,000.00 personal property and not more than $200,000.00 real property12

Finding a will or probate case in Oregon

Business names (DBA)

Oregon Secretary of State, not the county13

Voter records

Kept by the County Clerk: Elections.23

Access
Voter lists available to any person from the Secretary of State or county elections officials; commercial use prohibited24

Historical records

State archives
Oregon State Archives, Salem25

Good to know about Lane County records

  • Deeds & Records moved back to the Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, on August 21, 2025; older references to the 10th and Lincoln location are out of date. Elections stays at 275 W 10th Ave.26
  • Public Land Corner Preservation Fee rose from $10.00 to $25.00 per document on July 1, 2026 under House Bill 3175, taking a one-page, one-title document from $87.00 to $102.00.2
  • Text smaller than 10-point is assessed the $20 non-standard fee under ORS 205.327.2
  • One Justice Court, in Florence, since a 2012 consolidation.17
  • Established January 28, 1851.27
  • Veteran Services (541-682-4191) helps with military records including DD214/215; the recording fee schedule lists 3 free certified DD214 copies for veterans.16

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Clerk: Deeds & Records (Real Property Recording)

Address
125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 974018
Mail
Lane County Deeds & Records, 125 East 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 974012
Hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.2

County Clerk

Address
125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 974018
Hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.8

Assessment & Taxation (County Assessor)

Address
125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 974014
Hours
Monday-Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm; extended hours October 19-November 20: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm; closed November 114

Assessment & Taxation (collects property tax)

Address
125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 974014
Mail
PO Box 10526, Eugene, OR 97440-2526 (with payment stub, between statement mailing and November 15)28

Lane County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department)

Address
125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 9740129
Mail
Lane County Circuit Court, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 9740129
Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.29

Lane County Circuit Court: Court Archives Department (records copies)

Address
125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 974016

Lane County Circuit Court: Probate Department

Address
2nd floor, Lane County Courthouse (125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene)12
Hours
Monday-Friday except court holidays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.12

Lane County Circuit Court (divorce and family records)

Sheriff's Office Police Records Unit

Hours
Crime-stats contact: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; a separate phone-hours sentence on the same page begins at 10 a.m. (confirm by phone)19

Public Health: Vital Records

Address
151 W. 7th Ave., Suite 100-1A, Eugene (Health & Human Services building, first floor)10
Hours
Walk-in: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 AM-4:30 PM; Wed 10 AM-4:30 PM10

County Clerk: Elections

Address
275 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 974018

Assessment & Taxation: Tax Maps Online / Cartography

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Public Records Officer, Lane County Office of Legal Counsel, 125 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401; [email protected]; 541-682-444216
Not custodian
Not custodian for divorce, marriage, vital, police, circuit court, assessment and district attorney records: those go to the office named on the page16
Fees
Reasonable fee under ORS 192.324; estimate required above $25 and work stops until paid16
Sheriff portal
Sheriff's records use a separate online portal or mail form19

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The County Clerk: Deeds & Records (Real Property Recording) keeps deed records. To order copies: Self-service in the library, or call 541-682-3654 for copies by email or mail for a small fee. Plain copies: Regular copies $0.25/page; search fee $3.75 per search plus $0.25 per copy needed; research fee $44/hour. Certified copies: $7.75 certified copy, $0.25 each additional page; additional certified copy requested at the same time $4 plus $0.25 each additional page.23

How much is a birth certificate in Lane County?

$25.00 per certificate.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Lane County?

Circuit Court, not Lane County.9

How much does a marriage license cost in Lane County?

$60.00 license; 3-day waiver $10.00 (cash only); civil ceremony $117.00; replacement license $10.00.7

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

Use the property search of Assessment & Taxation (County Assessor): apps.lanecounty.org/…5

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 Lane 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, Josephine 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; all 30 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Real Property RecordingLane County, Oregon
  3. Recording FeesLane County, Oregon
  4. Assessment & TaxationLane County, Oregon
  5. Property Information PortalLane County, Oregon
  6. Lane County Circuit Court: Records RequestsOregon Judicial Department
  7. Marriage LicensesLane County, Oregon
  8. County ClerkLane County, Oregon
  9. RecordsLane County, Oregon
  10. Vital RecordsLane County, Oregon
  11. Lane County Circuit Court: Court RecordsOregon Judicial Department
  12. Lane County Circuit Court: ProbateOregon Judicial Department
  13. ORS Chapter 648 Assumed Business NamesOregon State Legislature
  14. Assessment & Taxation Fees (PDF)Lane County, Oregon
  15. Property Value Appeals BoardLane County, Oregon
  16. Public Records RequestLane County, Oregon
  17. Justice CourtsLane County, Oregon
  18. Information & Outside ResourcesLane County, Oregon
  19. Police Report & Incident Log RequestsLane County, Oregon
  20. Jail - Information and AIC RecordsLane County, Oregon
  21. Criminal History Record Checks – Public AccessOregon State Police
  22. Ordering a Certified Copy of Your Marriage LicenseLane County, Oregon
  23. ElectionsLane County, Oregon
  24. Get Voter ListOregon Secretary of State
  25. State ArchivesOregon Secretary of State
  26. Deeds and Records MoveLane County, Oregon
  27. Oregon Blue Book: Lane CountyOregon Secretary of State
  28. Tax Payment InformationLane County, Oregon
  29. Lane County Circuit CourtOregon Judicial Department
  30. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau