Reviewed and updated October 4, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link on this page was opened and checked against the office's own website at review time.
Washington County is a county in Oregon with about 611,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). Its public records are not in one place: court cases, jail bookings, deeds, property values, vital records and records requests each belong to a different office. This guide names the office that holds each kind of record, links to its own website and gives the phone number and address where the office publishes them. SearchSystems verified 7 county office pages for Washington County, every one opened and checked.
In this guide: Where the records live, Jail and arrests, Court records, County Clerk, Deeds and property, Vital records, District Attorney, Records requests, Statewide sources, More directory links, Cities and towns, Other counties and Questions.
Where Washington County public records live
Each kind of Washington County record is kept by a different office. The list below names the office SearchSystems verified for each one; the sections that follow give its phone, address and hours where the office publishes them.
- Arrests and jail bookings: washingtoncountyor.gov/sheriff/jail (details)
- Court cases: courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/records/pages/default.aspx (details)
- County records: washingtoncountyor.gov (details)
- Deeds and recorded documents: washingtoncountyor.gov/at/recording (details)
- Property values and parcels: washingtoncountyor.gov/at (details)
- Birth and death certificates: washingtoncountyor.gov/vital-records (details)
- Criminal prosecutions: washingtoncountyor.gov/locations/justice-services-building/district... (details)
Arrests, jail and inmate lookups in Washington County
A person arrested in Washington County is booked into the jail, and the booking record (name, charges, bond and the next court date) is public in most cases. The office below is the one SearchSystems verified for jail and inmate information in Washington County.
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov/sheriff/jail (page title: Jail Division | Washington County, OR)
- Phone: 503-846-6374
- Checked: October 4, 2026, the page answered.
Jail rosters usually show the people in custody now. Once a person is released, the case continues in the court records below.
Court records and case lookups in Washington County
Civil, criminal, family, probate and traffic cases filed in Washington County are kept by the clerk of the court that heard them. Many courts offer an online case search; the page below is the one SearchSystems verified for Washington County.
- Website: courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington/records/pages/default.aspx (page title: Oregon Judicial Department : Court Records | Home : Court Records : State of Oregon)
- Address: 150 N 1st Avenue, Rm. 110J Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
- Statewide court case search: courts.oregon.gov/how/pages/find.aspx
County Clerk of Washington County
The county clerk is the county's record keeper. What the office holds differs by state: in some states it files marriage licenses and vital records, in others deeds, court papers or the meeting records of the governing board. Its own website below says what it holds in Washington County.
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov (page title: Washington County, OR)
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
Deeds, land records and property values in Washington County
Two offices share property records. The recording office files deeds, mortgages, liens and the other documents that affect title to land in Washington County. The assessment office sets the taxable value of each parcel and usually offers a free parcel search by address or owner name.
Recorded documents: County Clerk (records)
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov/at/recording (page title: Recording | Washington County, OR)
- Phone: 503-846-8752
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
Property values: County Assessor
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov/at (page title: Assessment and Taxation | Washington County, OR)
- Phone: 503-846-8752
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
Birth, death and marriage records in Washington County
Certified copies of birth and death certificates for events in Washington County are issued by the office below. The Oregon state vital records office also issues certified copies for any event in the state.
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov/vital-records (page title: Birth and Death Certificates (Vital Records) | Washington County, OR)
- Phone: 877-668-4801
- Hours: Friday, September 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
- Oregon state vital records office: oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/vitalrecordsfees.aspx
District Attorney for Washington County
The District Attorney is the office that prosecutes criminal cases in Washington County. The case files themselves are court records (above); the prosecutor's office handles victim services and questions about pending prosecutions.
- Website: washingtoncountyor.gov/locations/justice-services-building/district... (page title: District Attorney's Office | Washington County, OR)
- Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Checked: September 24, 2026, the page answered.
Public records requests to Washington County
Every state has a public records law that applies to county offices. A record that is not posted online is requested from the office that holds it. Many counties run one request page for every department; it is listed below when SearchSystems verified one for Washington County.
SearchSystems has not yet verified a central records request page for Washington County. Send the request to the office that holds the record, using the contact details above.
Statewide Oregon sources
Some records are kept by the state rather than the county. These are the Oregon state offices SearchSystems verified; each link opens the state office's own page.
- Statewide court case search: courts.oregon.gov/how/pages/find.aspx
- State prison inmate locator: oregon.gov/doc/victim-services/pages/offender-search.aspx
- State vital records office: oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/vitalrecordsfees.aspx
- Business entity search: sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/find.aspx
- Unclaimed property search: unclaimed.oregon.gov/app/claim-search
More Washington County links from the SearchSystems directory
These links come from the SearchSystems directory for Washington County and were opened again on October 2, 2026. Each one still answers.
- Become an Adult Foster Home Provider | Washington County, OR (washingtoncountyor.gov)
- Land Use Ordinances | Washington County, OR (washingtoncountyor.gov)
- MetroMap - Oregon Metro - GIS (gis.oregonmetro.gov)
- Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Vital Records: Order a Certified Copy : Get Vital Records : State of Oregon (oregon.gov)
- Oregon Judicial Department : Oregon Courts Home : State of Oregon (courts.oregon.gov)
- Oregon State Police : Public Records Requests : Programs : State of Oregon (oregon.gov)
- Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff's Office -- Force Release Report (pswebpub.co.washington.or.us)
- Washington County - 24-Hour Arrest and Release Log (webapps.washingtoncountyor.gov)
- Washington County - Status of Civil Processes (webapps.washingtoncountyor.gov)
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County has 12 incorporated cities and towns (2024 Census Bureau count, population in parentheses). City records such as council minutes, permits, business licenses and police reports are kept by each city; the records on this page are county records whatever the city. SearchSystems has a guide to the city offices of each linked city; the linked names open them.
- Hillsboro (110,337)
- Beaverton (98,302)
- Tigard (57,301)
- Tualatin (28,036)
- Forest Grove (27,076)
- Sherwood (20,441)
- Cornelius (15,369)
- King City (5,002)
- North Plains (3,424)
- Durham (1,880)
- Banks (1,831)
- Gaston (676)
Other counties in Oregon
SearchSystems has a guide like this one for every county in Oregon.
- Baker County
- Benton County
- Clackamas County
- Clatsop County
- Columbia County
- Coos County
- Crook County
- Curry County
- Deschutes County
- Douglas County
- Gilliam County
- Grant County
- Harney County
- Hood River County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Josephine County
- Klamath County
- Lake County
- Lane County
- Lincoln County
- Linn County
- Malheur County
- Marion County
- Morrow County
- Multnomah County
- Polk County
- Sherman County
- Tillamook County
- Umatilla County
- Union County
- Wallowa County
- Wasco County
- Wheeler County
- Yamhill County
Washington County Arrest Records
The Washington County arrest records guide names the 15 agencies that report arrests to the FBI here and the 18,060 arrests the 12 agencies with every month of 2025 on file reported that year. It also says where a person arrested here is held, how to find out about an arrest and how to get a copy of the report.
Washington County Records Guides
SearchSystems has nine more guides to Washington County, each written from the county's own offices and figures: Washington County warrants (who issues and serves them, where a person arrested on one is held, how to check for one), Washington County inmate search (the jail page of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the jail numbers and who books people), Washington County criminal records (the court file, the Oregon criminal history and the local arrest records), Washington County court records (which court hears what, the case search and who keeps the files), Washington County police reports (which agency holds a report and what the Oregon Public Records Law requires), Washington County traffic tickets (which court takes the ticket, who writes them and the driving record), Washington County DUI (the DUII law, the arrest, the court case and the license case), Washington County divorce records (which court holds the file and how a certified copy is had) and Washington County property records (deeds, assessed values, permits and evictions).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official Washington County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records directory, online since 1997. It links to the official offices listed above; SearchSystems does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Washington County?
Use the jail or inmate page SearchSystems verified for Washington County at washingtoncountyor.gov/sheriff/jail, or call 503-846-6374. Rosters usually show the people in custody now; after release, the case continues in the court records.
Where do I look up a court case in Washington County?
The court records page SearchSystems verified for Washington County is at courts.oregon.gov. A case number finds a case fastest; a name search returns every case with that name.
Who records deeds in Washington County?
The County Clerk (records), at washingtoncountyor.gov/at/recording. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Washington County are filed there.
How do I get a birth or death certificate for Washington County?
From the office SearchSystems verified for Washington County vital records at washingtoncountyor.gov/vital-records, phone 877-668-4801, or from the Oregon state vital records office.
How do I request a public record from Washington County?
From the office that holds it: the court for case files, the County Clerk (records) for deeds, the sheriff for jail records, and so on. Every state has a public records law that applies to county offices.