Searching Umatilla County: what to expect
Umatilla County does more online than most: 4 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. Court cases are the easy part: Oregon's statewide search covers Umatilla County filings, so start at the Oregon court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. Two local sources do most of the work — co.umatilla.or.us for parcel and property-tax data, umatilla.gov for the election side. The county posts nothing for vital records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Oregon vital records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Umatilla County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Oregon state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Umatilla County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Umatilla County, Oregon — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
80,491
Population
Census estimate
27,422
Households
Census estimate
$70,322
Median income
Annual household
$236,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Pendleton
County seat
In Oregon
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Umatilla County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Umatilla County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Oregon Judicial Department : Umatilla & Morrow Home : Um… System Unavailable |
| Criminal records | Inmates Oregon Judicial Department : Court Records : Court Records :… |
| Wants & warrants | Umatilla County, OR Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Property records | UMATILLA COUNTY, OR SCALE: 1" =100' SW1/4 NE1/4 SE… Umatilla Co Planning GIS |
| Vital records | Land & Marriage Records + Passports - Umatilla County |
| Voter records | Elections - Umatilla County U.S. Elections & Government | Umatilla, Oregon |
| Professional licenses | Umatilla County, Oregon Public Records Lookup | UmatillaReco… Digital Research Room |
| Recorded documents | Recording a Document - Umatilla County Umatilla County, Oregon Property Records | UmatillaRecords.u… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Umatilla County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Umatilla County Records
2026
Umatilla County official government portal active
The official Umatilla County government website at www.co.umatilla.or.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Umatilla County court records portal verified
State court system links for Umatilla County verified against the Oregon judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Umatilla County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Umatilla County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Umatilla County property records online
Umatilla County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Umatilla County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Umatilla County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Umatilla County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Oregon statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Oregon state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Umatilla County Records
MYTH"Umatilla County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Umatilla County are held by the Oregon state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Umatilla County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Umatilla County data."
FACTOnly the official Oregon state repository has verified, current Umatilla County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Umatilla County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Umatilla County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.co.umatilla.or.us — Official Umatilla County government website
- www.courts.oregon.gov — Court records — official source
- tax.co.umatilla.or.us — Property records — official source
- www.umatilla.gov — Voter records — official source
- umatillarecords.us — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Umatilla County & Oregon Records
For records not specific to Umatilla County, use Oregon's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Oregon statewide record systems:
- Oregon Court Records →
- Oregon Criminal Records →
- Oregon Property Records →
- Oregon Vital Records →
- Oregon Voter Records →
- Oregon Wants & Warrants →
- Oregon Licenses →
- Oregon Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Oregon statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step Oregon guides that use these databases:
About Umatilla County, Oregon
Umatilla County is located in northeast Oregon. The county seat is Pendleton (official site: http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/).
- Population: 80,491
- Households: 27,422
- Median household income: $70,322
- Median home value: $236,800
- Below poverty line: 11.7%
- Land area: 3,215.4 sq mi
- Population density: 25.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 12
- NCES schools indexed: 36
151198
Official Free
Official public records resource for Umatilla County, Oregon. It is the authoritative source for this record type in its jurisdiction. Where the site is thin, a phone call to the listed office fills the gaps.
Umatilla Co Planning GIS
Official Free
Central County (Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Rieth, Helix, and Ukiah) East County (Milton-Freewater, Weston, Athena, and Adams) West County (Umatilla, Hermiston, Stanfield, and Echo) Depot Zoning · Some land use applications require the applicant to provide information about the soils on the property.
MetroMap - Oregon Metro - GIS
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GIS data are created and maintained by the Metro Data Resource Center (DRC), as well as by other jurisdictions and agencies throughout the region. Metro simplifies access to this information by compiling many data sources and creating seamless layers that are consistent over the region and.
Assessment & Taxation - Umatilla County
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Taxes will be updated after October 25th of any given year. Please Note: For accurate figures on property within multiple tax district code areas (AKA: combined split codes) please call the Assessors
Oregon Judicial Department : Umatilla & Morrow Home : Umatilla & Morrow County Circuit Courts : State of Oregon
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The original clock from the 1880s was restored and placed in a new clock tower in 1989 after sitting in a city warehouse for nearly 30 years. The courtrooms and court offices are located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse. Most Umatilla County Circuit Court documents can be filed either at.
System Unavailable
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide Oregon court records.
publicaccess.courts.oregon.gov
Inmates
Official Free
Oregon eCourt is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. Please check back at a later time
Oregon Judicial Department : Court Records : Court Records : State of Oregon
Official Free
Court case information for Umatilla County, Oregon. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere.
Oregon State Police : Public Records Requests : Programs : State of Oregon
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Read the state policy. Complete and submit the Public Records Request form.
Elections - Umatilla County
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If you prefer to register using a paper form, please fill out the Voter Registration Card and mail it to the Elections Office. Do you need a replacement Ballot? Fill out the Replacement Ballot Request Form and email it to elections@umatillacounty.gov and we will promptly mail it to you. For more information on voting in Oregon, please visit Voting in Oregon
U.S. Elections & Government | Umatilla, Oregon
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Check out these excellent online resources. Websites, magazine articles, and more! Note, these resources were originally compiled by the Multnomah County Library and are now maintained by your local library · Are you looking for your elected official or the Elections Division in your county?
State of Oregon: Elections - Umatilla County Voters’ Pamphlet
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Quận Umatilla không phát hành tập thông tin cho cử tri. Vào xem trang mạng Quận Umatilla để biết thêm thông tin cử tri.
Digital Research Room
Official Free
License and permit records for Umatilla County — issued credentials and active-status checks. Searching the official side is free.
Records Request - Umatilla County
Official Free
To submit records request for both the Sheriff's Office and general Umatilla County records, visit our new portal here: https://umatillacounty.justfoia.com/publicportal/home/newrequest
Recording a Document - Umatilla County
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Names and address of assignee: : For documents assigning a mortgage or trust deed the name and address of the assignee must be listed on the first page.
Records - Umatilla County
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The Office of County Records, (formerly the County Clerk’s Office) records all documents that effect the conveyance, encumbrance, or division of Real Property, including but not limited to: Affidavits, Agreements, Death Certificates, Deeds, Deeds of Trust (Mortgages), Easements, Foreclosures, Judgments, Land Sale Contracts, Leases, Liens, Partition Plats, Subdivision (Town) Plats and variations of said documents (amendments, assignments, modifications, releases, re-plats & satisfactions).
State of Oregon: County Records Guide - Umatilla County Records Inventory
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Inquest transcripts include coroner and juror names, signatures, and actions; witness names; testimony; and verdict. Coroner and inquest records have been inventoried through 1965. Search for 1902-1916 Umatilla County coroner's reports in Oregon Historical Records Index.
Payment Options - Umatilla County
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Office directory for Umatilla County, Oregon. Contacts stay reasonably current, but offices move — the phone numbers outlive the addresses. Directories like this exist because the right office varies by county — confirm before you mail anything.
County Jail - Umatilla County
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Captain Kenny Franks is the jail commander, and is responsible for the managing the Corrections Division. Captain Kenny Franks has dedicated his career to public service and law enforcement in Umatill
Land & Marriage Records + Passports - Umatilla County
Official Free
Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Umatilla County route through this office. If a link breaks, the office homepage at co.umatilla.or.us carries the new path.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County court cases are searchable through the Oregon Judicial Department : Umatilla & Morrow Home : Umatilla & Morrow County Circuit Courts : State of Oregon portal: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/umatilla/pages/default.aspx. Oregon also operates a state-level case lookup through the Oregon eCourt (OECI) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Oregon?
Yes. Active warrants in Oregon appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Oregon State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Oregon if I wasn't convicted?
In Oregon, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Oregon's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Oregon State Police.
Are Oregon criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Oregon's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.