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Washington County, Oregon public records

In Washington County, deeds are recorded by the Washington County Recording Office; property values come from the Department of Assessment & Taxation; court files are kept by the Washington 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 Washington 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 recordsWashington County Recording Office3—Staff-made copies $4.00 first page + $.25 each additional page; self-made in lobby $.50/page2
Property values and ownersDepartment of Assessment & Taxation4Property search5Fee charged—
Property tax billsDepartment of Assessment & Taxation6Tax bill search7—
Court casesWashington County Circuit Court8Washington County Circuit Court9Paper copies $3 per request in a case + 25 cents per page (statewide circuit court fee schedule effective January 1, 2026)10
Marriage recordsWashington County Recording Office6——
Divorce recordsWashington County Circuit Court11——
Birth certificatesWashington County Vital Records12—$25 per certified birth record (county, within about six months of birth)12
Death certificatesWashington County Vital Records12—$25 per certified death record (county, within about six months of death)13
Probate and willsWashington County Circuit Court14——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Assumed business names (DBAs) are registered with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (not with counties)15——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Washington County are recorded by the Washington County Recording Office (Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division).3

Copy fee
Staff-made copies $4.00 first page + $.25 each additional page; self-made in lobby $.50/page2
Certified copy fee
$3.75 in addition to the staff-made copy charge2
Recording fee
$86.00 first page + $5.00 each additional page (since August 1, 2025)16
Ownership lookup
Recording does not look up owners by address; ownership records are kept by the County Assessor17
How to order
In person, by phone (503-846-8752) or email; phone/email orders must be prepaid2

How deeds work in Oregon

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Department of Assessment & Taxation (Appraisal) sets property values4; the Department of Assessment & Taxation (Property Taxes) bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
washcotax.co.washington.or.us (Washington County Assessment and Taxation public access, guest Property Search; a separate 'Paid Users Login' exists at wcorionpa.co.washington.or.us)5
Tax bill search
webapps.washingtoncountyor.gov/propertytax (account search and online payment; card 2.45% min $1.50, e-check $0.95)7
Parcel map (GIS)
wcgis1.co.washington.or.us/… (Intermap, listed on the county GIS page washingtoncountyor.gov/gis)18
Appealing a value
Property Value Appeals Board (formerly BOPTA): petitions from late October (tax statements mailed) to December 31; 503-846-385419

How property tax works in Oregon

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Washington County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department, state-run)Felony and misdemeanor criminal, civil, small claims, family/divorce, probateWashington County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department)webportal.courts.oregon.gov/portal Free OJD Records and Calendar Search; paid OJCIN OnLine9Free search, fee for copies
Fees
Paper copies $3 per request in a case + 25 cents per page (statewide circuit court fee schedule effective January 1, 2026)10

Criminal records and background checks

Sheriff records
Sheriff's Office public records through its own GovQA portal (sheriff-washingtoncountyor.govqa.us/…)20

How Oregon courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Washington County Recording Office (marriage licenses, domestic partnerships).6

Marriage license
$85.00 (non-refundable); 3-day wait; valid 60 days, used only in Oregon; apply online at webhelext.co.washington.or.us/Marriage then complete at the Recording office or by mail21
Copies
Certified copies $7.75 each, in person, in writing or by phone22

Oregon marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Washington County Circuit Court (dissolution case files)8

Oregon divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Washington County Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates).12

Fee
$25 per certified birth record (county, within about six months of birth)12
Window
County issues births only up to the last day of the fifth month after birth; older records from the Oregon Health Authority12
State
Oregon Health Authority for births six months or older12

Ordering an Oregon birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Washington County Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates).12

Fee
$25 per certified death record (county, within about six months of death)13
Access
Restricted for 50 years to immediate family, legal representatives, persons with a personal or property right, government agencies and licensed funeral service practitioners13

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Washington County Circuit Court14

Finding a will or probate case in Oregon

Voter records

Kept by: Washington County Elections Office23

Historical records

County Historical Collection (former Five Oaks Museum collection) returned to county care April 7, 2025; research requests by email24

Good to know about Washington County records

  • Recording, marriage licenses and passports are handled by the Department of Assessment & Taxation, not a county clerk office16
  • Recording fee rose to $86 for the first page on August 1, 202516
  • Washington County began as Tuality County (1846) and was renamed Washington County in 18498
  • The Five Oaks Museum closed December 29, 2024; its historical collection (about 30,000 photographs, 1,300 maps, 25,000 manuscripts) returned to the county24
  • County vital records office issues birth and death certificates only for about the first six months; older records come from the Oregon Health Authority13

Office addresses, phones and hours

Washington County Recording Office (Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division)

Address
Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building, 155 N First Avenue, Room 130, MSC 9, Hillsboro, Oregon 971243
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm4

Department of Assessment & Taxation (Appraisal)

Address
155 N. First Ave., Suite 130, Hillsboro, Oregon 971245
Phone
503-846-8826 (Appraisal)6
Hours
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM5

Department of Assessment & Taxation (Property Taxes)

Address
155 N. First Ave., Suite 130, Hillsboro, Oregon 971245
Hours
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM5

Washington County Recording Office (marriage licenses, domestic partnerships)

Washington County Circuit Court (Oregon Judicial Department)

Address
Washington County Courthouse, 145 NE 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124; mailing: 150 N 1st Avenue MS37, Hillsboro, OR 971248
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm (excluding legal holidays)8

Washington County Circuit Court (civil, family, small claims)

Washington County Circuit Court (probate)

Washington County Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)

Address
Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building, 155 N First Avenue, Suite 170, MSC 5, Hillsboro, Oregon 9712425
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (opens 11 am first Wednesdays, 1 pm fifth Wednesdays and second Fridays)25

Washington County Elections Office

Address
2925 NE Aloclek Drive, Suite 170, MSC 3, Hillsboro, Oregon 9712423

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
GovQA County Public Records portal (county-washingtoncountyor.govqa.us), reached from washingtoncountyor.gov/…20

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Washington County Recording Office (Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person, by phone (503-846-8752) or email; phone/email orders must be prepaid. Plain copies: Staff-made copies $4.00 first page + $.25 each additional page; self-made in lobby $.50/page. Certified copies: $3.75 in addition to the staff-made copy charge.32

How much is a birth certificate in Washington County?

$25 per certified birth record (county, within about six months of birth).12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Washington County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Washington County Circuit Court (dissolution case files).8

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

Use the property search of the Department of Assessment & Taxation (Appraisal): washcotax.co.washington.or.us5

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 Washington County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 26 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. Copies of DocumentsWashington County, Oregon
  3. RecordingWashington County, Oregon
  4. Washington County Recording Office (location)Washington County, Oregon
  5. Washington County Public Access (Assessment and Taxation property search)Washington County, Oregon
  6. Assessment & TaxationWashington County, Oregon
  7. Property Tax Payment Website (redirects to ecomm.co.washington.or.us/propertytax)Washington County, Oregon
  8. Washington County Circuit Court homeOregon Judicial Department
  9. OJD Records and Calendar SearchOregon Judicial Department
  10. Circuit Court Fee Schedule (Public Version) effective January 1, 2026Oregon Judicial Department
  11. County CourtsWashington County, Oregon
  12. Birth RecordsWashington County, Oregon
  13. Death RecordsWashington County, Oregon
  14. ORS Chapter 111 Probate Law: JurisdictionOregon State Legislature
  15. ORS Chapter 648 Assumed Business NamesOregon State Legislature
  16. Recording a DocumentWashington County, Oregon
  17. Frequently Asked Questions - RecordingWashington County, Oregon
  18. Geographic Information System (GIS)Washington County, Oregon
  19. Property Value Appeals (PVAB, formerly BOPTA)Washington County, Oregon
  20. Public Records Request Fees (redirects to GovQA public records portal)Washington County, Oregon
  21. Online Marriage ApplicationWashington County, Oregon
  22. Marriage LicensesWashington County, Oregon
  23. ElectionsWashington County, Oregon
  24. County Historical CollectionWashington County, Oregon
  25. Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates) locationWashington County, Oregon
  26. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau