Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a copy of my marriage certificate, or apply for a Marriage License in Clackamas County? 

Can I get a copy of any record from the County Records Center?
No, not directly. The County Records Center is an internal service provider to County departments and divisions; record requests must be made through the appropriate department that creates and maintains the record. Typically, only inactive records are stored at the County Records Center. If the record you are looking for is stored at the Records Center, the responsible department will request a retrieval and the record will be sent to the department*. Also note that some records are exempt from disclosure to the general public, according to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.501 and 502 The department that you are requesting the record from will inform you if it is open for public viewing or not.

I see that the County Records Center now accepts passport applications. Will I be able to get all of the records I need from the Records Center when I come in to get my passport processed?
Please refer to the FAQ answer above, and other FAQ questions/answers for information on this. Also, refer to the Passport page for specific passport information.

Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate? Where can I get a copy of my child's birth certificate?
The Clackamas County Registrar provides copies of birth certificates. Certified copies and abstracts are available for up to six months after the event. There is a fee for this service. Call (503) 655-8406 for more information*.

The State of Oregon maintains the birth records after the age of two weeks. Information* can be found from:

Oregon Health Division
Center for Health Statistics (and Vital Records)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
(971) 673-1190

If you were born in another state, please contact that state for requesting procedures.

Where do I get a copy of a death certificate?
The Clackamas County Registrar provides copies of death certificates. Certified copies and abstracts are
available for up to six months after the event. There is a fee for this service. Call (503) 655-8406 for more information*.

Death certificates are available through the Oregon State Vital Records Office*

Oregon Health Division
Center for Health Statistics (and Vital Records)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
(971) 673-1190

How do I get a copy of my marriage certificate, or apply for a Marriage License in Clackamas County?
See the information posted on the Clackamas County Recording Division Web site.

Marriage certificate copies are available from the Clackamas County Recording Division of the Office of the County Clerk.

Clackamas County Clerk
Recording Division
2051 Kaen Road, 2nd Floor
Oregon City OR 97045
Main Number: 503-655-8661
Fax: 503-650-5688
Marriage: 503-655-8659

The Oregon Health Division, Center for Health Statistics (and Vital Records) can provide you with a summary of a marriage record. (Records go back to 1906).

How do I get a copy of my divorce papers?
In Oregon, full divorce records must be obtained from the County Court that granted the divorce. In Clackamas County, copies are available in the Courthouse File Room, 807 Main St., Oregon City, OR 97045, Room 12. (503) 655-8447.* Divorce records older than 4 years should be requested 24 hours in advance of date needed to provide for retrieval from off-site storage.

The Oregon Health Division, Center for Health Statistics (and Vital Records) can provide you with a summary of a divorce record. It does not include details.

Where can I get my property tax record? Where do I get information about property taxes?
Assessment and tax information can be obtained from the County Assessor's Office:

150 Beavercreek Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-8671
(503) 655-8313 (FAX)

You can also e-mail questions to: propertytaxinfo@co.clackamas.or.us

Where can I get a copy of my building permit or plans? Where can I get information about applying for a building permit?

Information about building permits, other kinds of permits, and copies of records can be obtained from the Department of Transportation and Development, Building Services Division, located at the Sunnybrook Service Center.

Department of Transportation and Development
Building Services Division
150 Beavercreek Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 353- 4400
(503) 353-4273 (FAX)

Where can I get a copy of my parent's probate record?
In Clackamas County, copies are available in the Courthouse File Room, 807 Main St., Oregon City, OR 97045, Room 12 (503) 655-8447.* Older records should be requested 24 hours in advance of date needed, to provide for retrieval from off-site storage.

Where can I get a copy of my adoption record?
In Clackamas County, copies are available in the Courthouse File Room, 807 Main St., Oregon City, OR 97045, Room 12 (503) 655-8447.* Older records should be requested 24 hours in advance of date needed, to provide for retrieval from off-site storage.

Where can I get a copy of a traffic citation I received a few years ago?
In Clackamas County, copies are available in the Courthouse File Room, 807 Main St., Oregon City, OR 97045, Room 12 (503) 655-8447 .* Older records should be requested 24 hours in advance of date needed, to provide for retrieval from off-site storage.

*There may be restrictions regarding access.