How to Search Washington County Records (Start Here)
Washington County, Oregon — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Land Development Case Files
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Use this service from Washington County to search land development case files by case file/year, urban or rural or activity description. Click on Land Services then find casefiles.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Use this Washington County, Oregon Sheriff service to browse by name for current inmates.
Inmates | Arrests & Releases
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Washington County Sheriff's Office arrest and release log.
Inmates | Forced Releases
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Washington County of the 10 Highest Risk Assessment inmates that were released from prison early.
Most Wanted
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Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Washington County Sheriff.
Property & Tax Records
Genealogy | Oregon Historical Records
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Washington County genealogy records from the Oregon State Archives, including births, divorces, census records, tax rolls, pensions, naturalizations, Estate records, and more.
Permits
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Use this service from Washington County to search for permits by permit number, address or parcel number.
Property & GIS Maps
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Search for property information in Washington County by street number, taxlot number, R-number, or map and view interactive geographic information system (GIS) maps.
Property | GIS
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GIS map property database for the Portland tri-county area, including Washington County.
Survey Maps
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Search for Washington County survey records, plats, public land corners, geodetic controls, tax maps, and county roads by survey number, surveyor name or T R Sect QtrSect.
Tax Maps
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GIS search for Washington County tax maps in pdf format.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Marriages
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Washington County marriages August 1842 to April 1858.
Business, Voter & Other
Adult Foster Homes
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Use this service from the Disability, Aging and Veterans Service from Washington County to search for adult foster homes.
Codes
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Washington County code of ordinances and community development code.
Land Use Ordinances
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Browse this Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation page by year for Land Use Ordinances.
Restaurant Inspections
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Washington County Environmental Health Department food establishment inspection reports.
Washington County Home Page
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Washington County home page and resource for government information, contacts, departments, community services, business resources, events, facilities, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Washington County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Washington County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Washington County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Washington County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Washington County records available online? ▼
Online access in Washington County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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