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OregonCounty Clerks & Recorders

Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Oregon’s 36 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.

Counties
36
Deed fee · page 1
$93.00
Marriage wait
72h
Population
4.2M
Population, low → high recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file

How Oregon records it

Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.

01 · Land records

Deed recording

First page
$93.00
Each extra page
$5.00

Transfer tax: None (Except Washington County 0.1% transfer tax)

ORS 205.320

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02 · Marriage

Marriage license

Fee
$50 - $65
Waiting period
72 hrs
License valid for
60 days

3-day waiting period; can be waived by County Clerk for additional fee.

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03 · Vital records

Certified copies

Birth
$25.00
Death
$25.00
Marriage
$25.00

Issued by: Oregon Health Authority Center for Health Statistics

04 · Business

DBA / assumed name

Filing fee
$50.00
File with
Oregon Secretary of State

Assumed Business Name registered online with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division.

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Register · 36 entries

Every county in Oregon

35 official websites 25 recording offices verified 25 phones listed

W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates

Oregon questions

Before you file in Oregon

Largest offices: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County.

Who records deeds in Oregon?

In Oregon, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Clerk (Recording) of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Oregon?

ORS 205.320 sets a base fee of $93.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: None (Except Washington County 0.1% transfer tax).

What are the requirements for getting married in Oregon?

A marriage license in Oregon costs about $50 - $65 (the amount varies by county). There is a 72-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 60 days. 3-day waiting period; can be waived by County Clerk for additional fee.

Where do I register a DBA or business name in Oregon?

Assumed business names (DBA) in Oregon are filed with the Oregon Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $50.00. Assumed Business Name registered online with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division.