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Marion County, Oregon, is the fifth largest in the State of Oregon and has a sizable population, as the state’s capital city–Salem–is within Marion County.

This resource guides searchers to find the appropriate agency and obtain public records such as arrests, prisoners, probationers, warrants, marriages, divorces, court cases, and property information online, in-person and by mail.

How To Perform an Arrest Record Search in Marion County Oregon for Free

The Sheriff’s Office in Marion County, Oregon, provides reports on those who have been arrested or incidents that have required law enforcement involvement in Marion County.

Those who are looking for free Marion County arrest records can obtain them through the Criminal Records Unit within the county that processes the reports from police officers and scans them into the county’s records management system.¹

Documents such as recent arrest reports and police reports may be accessible to the public depending on when the check or the request of the public records is performed. To initiate this particular search of the public records in Marion County, the inquirer should–at the very least–have the full name of the subject of the search. See below for information on how to find someone in jail.

Track Down Arrests via the Marion County Sheriff’s Office

To check public records to see if someone was arrested in the county, inquirers may search Marion County’s jail roster.² After accepting to search the site, searchers are taken to a page titled “Booking Search Query” and can begin the search for details of an arrest within the county.

This search can be conducted with as little as a first name; however, having the full name and the date of the booking will help filter the search.

Once initiated, the search will reveal a chart listing the name, date of birth, race, gender, sex, and booking date of jailed individuals who match the search description. The chart will also list the subject’s release date or school release dates, if applicable, as well as their location of detention.

When attempting to communicate with adults detained in the county jail, searchers cannot call and request to be connected to a detainee or have a message passed to a detainee. Detainees are only permitted to make collect calls.

Marion County Jail Information
4000 Aumsville Highway S.E.
Salem, Oregon, 97317

Phone: +1.888.506.8407

If the jail records search does not provide sufficient information regarding the adult in custody, searchers can call the jail to gain more information at 503.588.8595.

Individuals can request copies of the Sheriff’s Office’s reports or even ask questions regarding the reports with the Records Unit of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. If the subject of the search has been charged with a crime, details regarding the incident and arrest will not be released until after the subject goes before the court and the case is either closed or resolved through adjudication.

Once the report is deemed releasable, searchers can request them at a cost by completing a request form and mailing or physically delivering the form to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Mailing address:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Records
P.O. Box–14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Physical address:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street North East, Basement
Salem, Oregon, 97301

Call to ask questions: 503.588.5071
Fax documents: 503.588.7931
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

However, to obtain free booking information following an individual’s arrest, searchers can follow the same process of searching the “Web Jail Viewer Search” to find out if someone is in jail.⁴

After initiating the search to obtain booking information, first open the subject’s file by clicking the hyperlink “view” in the row that lists the search subject’s information. This action will reveal additional biometrics information about the subject, such as height, weight, hair and eye color, and information about Marion County bookings.

Note that as of January 1, 2022, Marion County, in compliance with House Bill 3273, jail record search results no longer show booking photographs. Even so, searchers will receive information on the charges filed against the subject, the arresting agency, the date of arrest and upcoming hearings before the court, as well as information regarding the bond.

Run a Police Records Lookup & Find Recent Bookings Through Police Departments in Marion County

The different cities within Marion County have their own law enforcement agencies that are responsible for policing their territories. Those arrested within the county unit are generally taken to the Marion County Jail for booking and processing. See information regarding booking directly above.

Salem Police Department: Records can be obtained through the City of Salem’s Public Records portal. Further, the records can be requested via fax or in person for those who do not have an email address. Note that you can only obtain a police report if the case at issue has been investigated, prosecuted, and resolved.

Salem Police Department–Records Section
333 Division Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97301

Phone: 503.588.6144
Fax: 503.588.6329

Mt. Angel Police Department: A full-service department that is tasked with ensuring the safety of the city. Individuals can also submit a request for police records through the city by filing a request form. Note that reports are only available for cases that have already been adjudicated and closed.

The records request form must be submitted to the police department, and requesters should have information regarding the record they are requesting, for example, dates, locations, subject matter, etc. Searchers must pay a $20 fee in either cash or money order. The request form can be mailed to the department’s P.O. Box:

Mt. Angel Police Department
5 North Garfield St.
P.O. Box–960
Mt. Angel, Oregon, 97362

Phone: 503.845.9294
Fax: 503.845.4000

Turner Police Department: This is the primary law enforcement agency in the City of Turner. Inquirers can request the city’s police records via a request for disclosure of public records form. When completing the form, inquirers should have general information regarding the party or description of the relevant incident.

Inquirers of records through the Turner Police Department have the options of arranging for a time to personally inspect the records being requested or choose to receive the records via digital or hard copies. The request form lists the fees associated with each request. The form can be mailed to the City of Turner.

City of Turner
5255 Chicago St. S.E.
P.O. Box–456
Turner, Oregon, 97392

Phone: 203.743.2155
Fax: 503.743.4010

City of Silverton Police Department: Similar to the other cities mentioned above, this city has its own police department. The Silverton Police Department, through their policing efforts, is tasked with ensuring that order is maintained within the city.

Requests for Silverton Police Department records can be made through their records request portal. The public records request form provides a link to the request fees.⁵

When submitting a request through the City of Silverton, searchers will be asked questions regarding the type of incident in question, the location of the incident, the name of the parties’ involvement, and the applicant’s relationship with the person(s) named in the report. Inquirers will also have to provide a description of what will be contained in the document.

For in-person visits, they are located at:

City of Silverton Police Department
306 South Walter Street
Silverton, Oregon, 97381

Phone: 503.873.5326
Email: [email protected]

Woodburn Police Department: This department has a new public request portal that is made available for the inquirers, where they can request public records, search archives, and track the status of their requests. This allows citizens to complete the police report request form online.

The department also displays fees associated with requests.

Woodburn Police Department
1060 Mount Hood Ave.
Woodburn, Oregon, 97071

For questions, call: 503.982.2345
Fax: 503.982.2370
Email: [email protected]

Stayton Police Department: This agency provides copies of police reports after filling out their public records request form. Applicants have the option of viewing the police records at the Stayton City Hall or receiving digital or hard copies of the records.

It is advised that applicants, when requesting the records, provide detailed information about the case: parties involved, the date of birth of the parties, and incident details–a rule of thumb is, the more information that can be provided, the better.

Drop off or mail:

Stayton City Hall
362 North 3rd Ave.
Stayton, Oregon, 97383

Email: [email protected]

For questions, call 503.769.3425, Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, but the office is closed from 1 PM – 2 PM.

Gervais Police Department: This department monitors criminal activity and enforces the law in the City of Gervais. Police records are available upon request by completing a public records request form. Requesters must provide their driver’s license or identification number along with a photo, and it is advisable that searchers provide as much information as possible regarding the incident and the parties involved.

Gervais Police Department
592 4th St.
Gervais, Oregon, 97026

To ask questions, call 503.792.4575, Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

How To View Criminal Records About Others or Yourself in Marion County Oregon

Searchers can find a host of Marion County criminal records from law enforcement agencies and local courts.

Depending on where the arrest originated, searchers can obtain criminal records from cities such as Gervais, Stayton, Silverton, Woodburn, Salem, Turner, and Mt. Angel.

Further, searchers can perform a free criminal record check via the Oregon Judicial Department “Star Search” online database or through a paid search of the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network.

The paid services permit searchers to obtain more detailed information regarding misdemeanor and felony cases. Even so, inquirers should be aware that some cases are confidential and not permissible for public access, even through the paid search.

Record requests can also be made with the following offices:⁷

District Attorney’s Office
Officer of Records
555 Court Street N.E. Ste. 3250
Salem, Oregon, 97309

To ask questions, call 503.588.5222 or email [email protected].

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Officer of Records
100 High Street N.E.
Salem, Oregon, 97301

Sheriff’s Office Mailing Address
PO Box–14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Call 503.588.5094 with any inquiries, or email [email protected].

Marion County Justice Court
Officer of Records
4660 Portland Road N.E.
Ste. 107
Salem, Oregon, 97305

Call 503.576.7200 or email [email protected] for further assistance.

Marion County Clerk’s Office
Officer of Records
555 Court Street N.E.
Ste. 2130
Salem, Oregon, 97301

To ask questions, call 503.588.5490 or email [email protected].

Find Out if Someone Has a History of Crime via the Marion County Circuit Court

Inquirers wanting to look up someone’s criminal record in Marion County can perform the search on the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) Online, accessible through the Marion County Circuit Court webpage.⁸

From the webpage, click the link “Free Records Search” near the sign-in icon near the title, “Records Access for Oregon Circuit Courts & Tax Court,” to start the Marion County criminal records search.

The Oregon Judicial Department–Online Records Search page provides an FAQ page to inform readers of the parameters of the search and a search guide to look up Marion County public records. To obtain Marion County judicial records, searchers can conduct a search by scrolling down and clicking on the “Smart Search” icon.

Knowing the case number helps expedite the search results. Inquirers can perform the search with as little as a first name and use the “Advanced Filtering Option” to further refine the search. Some of the filtering options include searching by location, case type, judgment type, etc.

When the initial search result is revealed, inquirers can further filter the search by adding in the subject’s date of birth.

The search results will show the subject’s court case information, such as the type of case, some of which is not criminal. It also gives the date of the filing and the status and location of the case. The result will indicate whether someone has had more than one case and or judgment and will list the information.

To get more information about a case listed in the search results, the inquirer need only click the hyperlinked case number. This action will lead to a page containing the case disposition, events leading to the case, and the history of the proceedings.

Contact the Marion County Circuit Courts using the information found below.

Physical address:

Marion County Courthouse
100 High Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97301

Phone: 503-588-5105
Fax: 503-373-4360
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM

Marion County Criminal Annex
4000 Aumsville Hwy S.E.
Salem, OR, 97317

Phone: 503-588-8489
Fax: 503-588-6822

Mailing address for all locations:

Marion County Circuit Court
P.O. Box–12869
Salem, OR, 97309

How To Obtain Warrant Details in Marion County Oregon

To find details on arrest warrants initiated in Marion County, searchers can conduct a filtered search of the Oregon Judicial Department’s online “Smart Search.”

To initiate a warrant search, the inquirer can insert either the case number or the name of the subject. Then, scroll down to “Advanced Filtering Options” and choose a location to refine the search, and uncheck the “Cases” and “Judgements” boxes to pull up only searches that involve warrants.

The search to find out if someone has a warrant, depending on how refined it is, will pull up results that are consistent with the feature. Each search result will reveal the number of warrants for a particular subject listed.

Searchers can click on the hyperlinked case number to retrieve details about the associated warrant to determine if the search results show that the party had Marion County warrants at some point.

How To Look Up Marion County Probation Records

While Marion County does not provide a general search to look up probation records, the list of people currently on probation can be obtained during a public record search.¹¹ This list includes the offenders’ SID numbers and the name of their probation officer.

The Community Corrections Division is responsible for supervising the offenders on probation, and the Division institutes programs to reduce the offenders’ recidivism rate.

Community Corrections Division
Public Safety Building
3610 Aumsville Highway S.E.
Salem, Oregon, 97317

Phone: 503.588.8492
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Inquirers can also submit an open records search to find out if someone is on probation. There is a $33 fee associated with this search. For additional information on how to obtain the records, searchers can also contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Records Unit via email at [email protected] or by phone at 503.588.5071.

How To Get a Background Check Report in Marion County

Personal and professional background checks can be performed through a criminal history record check.¹²

This background check can be initiated by completing the criminal record check form, providing their fingerprints, and paying a $33 fee. The form, fingerprint card, and $33 fee can be mailed to:

Oregon State Police
CJIS Division – Unit 11
P.O. Box 4395
Portland, OR 97208

To obtain fingerprint cards, subjects can visit:

Salem Headquarters
3565 Trelstad Ave S.E.
Salem, Oregon, 97317

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM

The Mt. Angel Police Department also offers fingerprinting services for $15 per card. The fingerprinting services are available by appointment:

Mt. Angel City Hall
5 North Garfield St.
Mt. Angel, Oregon 97362

Phone: 503.845.9294
Email: [email protected]
Hours of operation: Mon. through Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM

Additionally, someone (including an employer) can also conduct a background check on someone else by completing a Records Request on Someone Else form. To complete the request, the searcher must know the subject’s full name, date of birth, and mailing address (current or past). The searcher must also provide their own name and mailing address and pay a $33 fee.

The completed form can be mailed with the $33 fee to:

Oregon State Police–CJIS Division
Unit 11
P.O. Box–4395
Portland, Oregon, 97208

When performing a background check on another person, the searcher should know that Oregon law requires that the subject of the search be notified about the search and the search initiator.

Further, when employers initiate this type of search to gain information for employment purposes, the law requires that the employee be notified about the search before the request can be made. The employer will be required to complete a form stating that this requirement has been fulfilled.

Professional background checks are subject to the laws set forth in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and those set by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fair Trade Commission (FTC).

The EEOC instructs and permits victims of employment discrimination to file an action against the employer. Further, victims of unauthorized background checks by an employer can also file a report with the FTC.

Additionally, individuals who want permission to carry a concealed handgun will also be subject to a background check based on the information they provide in their concealed handgun license application form.

How To Acquire Criminal Records in All of Oregon Using State & Federal Resources

While Marion County public records can reveal a great deal about someone’s past or present, it’s advisable to utilize state and federal resources as well, as they provide a broader scope and more comprehensive look at someone’s criminal history.

The “Smart Search” option within the Oregon Judicial Department website is the main way to look up criminal records within the state. Searchers can find some free information regarding criminal records through this search feature. However, for access to a greater wealth of information, researchers can obtain a subscription to the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) OnLine.

Subscribers of the OJCIN OnLine have access to cases stemming from the 36 circuit courts within the state of Oregon, and searchers will be able to find information regarding misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. The only exception to access to case records occurs when confidentiality or statute requires their nondisclosure.

Further, searchers can obtain the State of Oregon public records via the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) which permits searches on adults in an Oregon state prison. Inquirers can find results with just a first name if it’s a unique name that will not lead to many matches.

Otherwise, listing at least a first and last name is advised, and adding a middle name is even better. The easiest way to complete the search, however, would be if the searcher has the subject’s State Identification (SID) number.

When the search is successful and the inquirer gets search results that are a match, those results are accessed by clicking on the hyperlinked SID number that shows up in the chart of results. Searchers can find someone’s mugshot by clicking that number will take searchers to a page containing the offender’s biometrics, crime of conviction, location of imprisonment, etc.

Searchers can also find prisoners through the Federal Bureau of Prisons website’s inmate search.¹⁴ The search can be conducted with as little as a first or last name, but knowing biographical information such as gender, age, race, and/or prisoner number can help filter the search results.

The State of Oregon also has a sex offender registry that allows inquirers to look up sexual offenders within the state. This registry also comes with a geographic locator, so searchers know where the offenders live and mugshots so searchers can identify offenders with whom they may have interacted.

Additionally, searches can be conducted on the national sex offender registry.

How To Search Marion County Oregon Court Documents & Cases

The Marion County Circuit Court is the main court in Marion County, with locations in three different areas of the County, with the main court located in the downtown area of Salem, the state’s capital.

Outside of the main courthouse in Salem handles a wide range of matters including those involving probate, and the other two courts include the Juvenile Court and the Criminal Court Annex.

The Marion County court records maintained by County Circuit Court include records from several courts within the circuit court such as, Adult Treatment Courts are the Mental Health Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and the Drug Court.

The Mental Health Court provides the option for those ascertained to have a mental illness to waive criminal trials that could result in incarceration and instead seek help through diversion programs.

The Veterans Treatment Court seeks to identify veterans who are in the criminal justice system and find ways to rehabilitate them and reintegrate them back into society.

The Drug Court offers treatment and rehabilitation for non-violent drug offenders at risk of misdemeanors or felonies.

Additionally, the Marion County Circuit Court adjudicates cases involving landlord-tenant and small claims. The circuit court also handles traffic violations at its main courthouse location and at its Criminal Court Annex.

Marion County Main Courthouse
100 High Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97301

Phone: 503-588.5105
Fax: 503-373-4360

Marion Criminal Court Annex
4000 Aumsville Hwy S.E.
Salem, OR, 97317

Phone: 503-588-8489
Fax: 503-588-6822

The Juvenile Court follows the same process as the adult court, except it is less intimidating and is purposeful about maintaining a hospitable environment in which children of all developmental ages can be securely represented.

Special care is taken at these courts to find children the help they need when they admit to their offenses and take responsibility for their actions. However, children who profess their innocence are subject to the same court process as that of adults.

Marion County Juvenile Department
2970 Center Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97301

Phone: 503-566-2974
Fax: 503-584-4816

Inquirers can view Marion County Court documents and cases online through the Oregon Judicial Branch (OJD) website. Using this website, searchers can find cases on county court calendars and look up court cases online for free. However, a search of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals’ calendars requires a paid subscription to the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) OnLine.

Court dates can be found through the court calendar, users just need to select the appropriate county using the drop down. The drop-down of county options helps filter the search to just a specific county. Even so, users can choose to conduct a search of all counties within the state and just refine the search by searching by case number, date range, the names of the parties involved etc.

To find information about past, present and future court cases, inquirers can use the “Smart Search” feature of the OJD website. Additionally, the United States Department of Justice, in a single webpage, provides links to access all the courts within the State of Oregon. Send mail to:

Marion County Circuit Court
P.O. Box–12869
Salem, Oregon, 97309

All hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 5 PM

Additionally, the Justice of the Peace Court is also located in Marion County and oftentimes, its jurisdiction overlaps with that of the circuit court.

Held to the same regard as rural district courts, the Justice Court adjudicates cases involving minor violations that can be resolved through paying fines or civil awards under $10,000. Some of the cases that appear before this court include those involving violations of the traffic rules, laws regarding wildfires, and county ordinances.

This court also deals with civil dispute issues such as those involving small claims, evictions, and those related to weddings.

Justice of the Peace
4660 Portland Road N.E.
Ste. 107
Salem, Oregon, 97305

Phone: 503.576.7200
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 12 PM; 1 PM – 4 PM

Inquirers can also obtain case information through the Oregon state courts; Circuit, Tax, and Appellate Courts included. The Tax and Circuit Court records can usually be obtained via the Oregon Judicial Department’s Records Search, while Appellate Court records can only be obtained by contacting the specific court before which the case was litigated.

Likewise, those unable to access Tax or Circuit Court records through the online search should contact the specific court for the requested information.

Requests for court records made directly with the courts can be done using the records request form, which creates an auto-populated list of the different circuit courts and also lists the tax and appellate courts.

Searchers should have, at the very least, the case number and the parties’ names. This request form can be submitted electronically.

How To Track Down Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Records in Marion County Oregon

The Marion County Clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of a host of recorded documents.

These documents can be obtained from its Licensing and Recording Division webpage, which houses marriage licenses and records of deeds, mortgages, liens and other property records on its online database, Digital Research Room.

To begin the search for Marion County marriage records, access the Digital Research Room by clicking the hyperlinked “Search Recorded Documents” text found under “Licensing & Recording” on the chart at the left side of the Clerk’s Office page.

The Digital Research Room provides the option to search “Marriage Licenses” or “Recorded Documents,” and this online directory is updated frequently. To perform a free public records search on the Digital Research Room page, searchers can perform a search by a party or business’s name, by document number and year, or by the recording date (searchers do not need to know an exact date, a date range would suffice).

Visit the County Clerk’s Office at the location below or contact them using the relevant details following the address:

Marion County Clerk
555 Court Street NE 2nd Fl.
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Times of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Phone: 503.588.5225
Fax: 503.373.4408
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

PO Box–14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Acquire Divorce & Marriage Records via the Marion County Clerk’s Office

Anyone can obtain marriage records in Marion County. These records can be obtained via both online searches of the Digital Research Room and by requesting the records through a request form mailed to the county clerk’s office. The records on the online search go as far back as May 26, 1946.

An online search can be conducted in the Digital Research Room to find out if someone is married. This search can be conducted with as little as just the first name of one of the parties to the marriage. However, the more information known about a party or the parties to the search, the more filtered the results will be.

Inquirers can also check if someone is married if they know the approximate date the marriage license may have been issued or the date of the marriage. However, inserting information about the marriage license application number will also help expedite the search.

This search will reveal a hyperlinked marriage license application number for each search result, the date the application was issued, the parties’ names, and the date of the marriage.

Note that the date the application was issued is not in reference to the date of the application of marriage. Nonetheless, these dates, particularly the date of the marriage, are an additional way to filter the search if not much information is known about the parties of the marriage.

Clicking on the hyperlinked application numbers does not provide much information about the marriage. The details provided are already displayed in the initial search results. However, copies of the marriage license can be obtained from the Marion County Clerk & Recorder’s Office:

Marion County Clerk & Recorder
555 Court Street N.E., Ste. 2130
Salem, Oregon, 97301

Phone: 513.588.5225

You can access Marion County divorce records through the online Smart Search feature accessible through the Oregon Judicial Department. When performing this search, inquirers should note that there are a variety of advanced filter options to help pull the best results. There is no restriction on who can obtain these records.

Divorced and marriage records that cannot be retrieved via the online smart search can be retrieved through numerous means: via a third-party vendor, VitalChek, telephone, dropbox, regular mail and in person. These documents are accessible through the Oregon Center for Health Statistics.

Another option for those who can’t find divorce or marriage records (for whatever reason, including when obtaining older records) is to search for archived records accessible online. Searchers can also place an order for archived records via an online request form.¹⁸

To view the records in person, requesters at the Oregon Center for Health Statistics, inquirers must call 503.373.0701 and select option 1 or email [email protected].

Oregon Center for Health Statistics
800 Summer Street N.E.
Salem, Oregon, 97310

Hours of operation: 8:15 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Request Birth & Death Records in Marion County Oregon via the Clerk’s Office

The record of births and deaths that took place in Marion County are not open to the public, and can only be requested using a birth or death certificate order form, which is also available in Spanish.

The Marion County Vital Statistics office holds these vital records for 6 months after the event took place, and after that 6 months, anyone wishing to access those records must make their request with the Oregon Center for Health Statistics (OCHS).

The OCHS, in accordance with state statute, ORS 432.380(2)(c)(B)(ii) notes that requests for birth records can only be made within 100 years of the birth.

During the eligible period for the request, only a named party of the birth certificate (15 years and older), the current spouse or domestic partner of the registered individual, child, parent, or current stepparent, until the registered person is 18 years old, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal guardians or representatives, authorized representatives, or government agency carrying out official duties may request these records.

Additionally, the OCHS also shares that death records can only be accessed within 50 years following the date the death occurred. These records are only available to:

• State-recognized spouses or domestic partners
• Children 18 years old and older
• Parents
• Siblings
• Grandparents
• Grandchildren
• Next of kin
• Legal guardians
• Authorized representatives
• Government agencies acting in the course of duty
• Certain funeral service workers

Note that when requesting records from the Marion County Vital Statistics office, inquirers must list the date and place of birth or death, the relationship to the child or decedent, the reason for needing the records, and their name.

The requester of these vital records with either the county or the state must also attach a copy of their valid identification card or that of their legal representative.

In the state of Oregon, it is a felony to provide false information about the requester.

Marion County Vital Statistics (mailing & physical address)
3180 Center Street N.E. #1101
Salem, Oregon, 97301

Phone: 503.588.5406
Fax: 503.584.4988
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM

To order a certified copy of a certificate of birth and certificate of death through OCHS, individuals can complete the process online using VitalChek, as well as via telephone, regular mail, drop box, or in person.

How To View Free Property Records, Ownership & Taxes in Marion County Oregon

The Marion County Clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of a host of recorded documents. These documents can be obtained from its Licensing and Recording Division webpage, which houses marriage licenses and records of deeds, mortgages, liens and other property records on its online database, Digital Research Room.

Access the Digital Research Room by clicking the hyperlinked “Search Recorded Documents” text found under “Licensing & Recording” on the chart at the left side of the Clerk’s Office page.

The Digital Research Room provides the option to search “Marriage Licenses” or “Recorded Documents,” and this public records repository is updated frequently. Inquirers can search the Digital Research Room page by a party or business’s name, by document number and year, or by the recording date (searchers do not need to know an exact date, a date range would suffice).

Contact the Marion County Clerk’s Office via the following details:

Marion County Clerk
555 Court Street NE 2nd Fl.
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone: 503.588.5225
Fax: 503.373.4408
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box–14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

A search of the Digital Research Room, the online record search database within the Marion County Clerk’s Office will provide additional information regarding liens, deeds, mortgages, and other types of documents related to property.

Searchers can begin their property search by searching the subject’s name. Searchers are not required to input both a first or last name; either would do, but of course, if both names are known, that would help filter the search. Another option is to insert the document number or the document recording date if such information is known.

When the search results are revealed, there are options to view the results by summary, party, or map and to sort by document number (there is a choice to choose the order of the numbers–ascending or descending). The information provided will differ depending on which view option is chosen.

Selecting the hyperlinked document number revealed in the search result will open a new search page that contains the recording date, the names of the parties to the document type (both direct and indirect), a legal description of the deed, and a direct link to any documents referenced in the deed.

There are several other free Marion County public records search databases aside from the main property records search on the Licensing and Recording Division (LRD) page. The Marion County Clerk’s Office also includes a link to access a public index for the Marion County deeds search that pulls documents between the years 1850 and 1976, which is also listed on the LRD page.²⁰

For information regarding deeds filed between 1850 and 1976, searchers do not need to know a lot of information. The search can be initiated by choosing the search instrument.

The options are “Index Deed Direct,” Index Deed Indirect,” “Index Mortgage Direct,” “Index Miscellaneous,” and “Index Oil and Gas.”

Once the search is initiated, it can be further filtered by the file start and end date and information on which party initiated the filing–letters “a” or “b” can be inserted in the “Grantor” or “Grantee” input fields.

After the search results are narrowed down by filtering the search, select the hyperlinked “View” under the “Image” column to obtain an image of the recorded deed. The deed will list the Grantor and Grantee names, the instrument type, the date of the instrument, and the book and page number where the deed is filed. Searchers can download and print the image in pdf.

The Assessor’s Office assesses the properties in Marion County and has its own database through which public searches can be conducted. The Assessor’s Property Records permits searches based on subdivision, map tax lot, account number and situs address of the property.²¹

The search category, when conducting a search of the Assessor’s property records, requires the searcher to have very specific information such as “Account Number,” “Map Tax Lot,” and “Situs Address.” However, a broad search can be performed if the searcher knows the subdivision.

To search by the name of the subdivision, change the category of the search to “Subdivision” and choose the appropriate from the dropdown list. A list of search results will appear that lists the account number of the assessed property, as well as the map tax lot and site address (site location of the property).

To obtain specific detail about the search property, click the hyperlinked account number. This will lead to a page that contains a wealth of information regarding the property.

Through this page, searches will have access to information regarding property identification, the history of the owners (grantor, sales info, and deed info–note that some fields may be blank), property details, property value, and assessment of property history.

For a printable version of the report, select the tab “Printable Summary.” This will open a page with a full list of all the information provided in the property summary. This same summary can be obtained by simply clicking the “+” sign by the title of the text topic to reveal detailed information regarding that topic.

Visit the Marion County Assessor at the following location or reach them by phone, email, or postal mail:

Marion County Assessor
555 Court Street NE
Ste. 2233
Salem, Oregon, 97301

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Phone: 503.588.5144
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box–14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309

Understanding Your Rights & Utilizing Marion County Public Records Responsibly

In addition to guiding searchers in accessing public records in Marion County, this article ventures to ensure that all searches are made in accordance with the law and that the search subject’s expectation of privacy is not violated.

Federal and state laws regulate access to public information, and the applicable law depends on whether the search is being performed for personal or professional purposes.

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is a federal government agency that takes action to protect victims from violations of consumer rights, as specified in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which protects consumers’ information from unlawful use, collection, and dissemination. Consumers are federally protected under this Act and can report violations of the Act.

Additionally, many states have adopted their own consumer protection and reporting rights, some of which may provide more protection than the FCRA. Marion County provides resources to help protect its citizens from identity theft.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that ensures that workers are not subject to discriminatory practices such as unlawful background checks issued by employers. Employees and prospective employees are protected under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, setting forth the parameters to prevent employers from discriminating when choosing who to search, and the Act lists special protected groups.

States, counties, or cities may have their own additional employment laws.

Those who believe their rights have been violated under this Act may file a charge with the EEOC.²²

The State of Oregon has its own employment department that handles equal opportunity claims. Further, the state also lays out the protection provided to Oregon workers.

While using this resource to complete a search of county records, inquirers should also be advised that access to a subject’s information for the purpose of stalking them is strictly prohibited in the county. In fact, Marion County provides resources for victims of stalking activity. Further, there are laws in place in the State of Oregon to regulate public access to information regarding certain individuals.

This comprehensive article on how to find Marion County Public Records is intended to be used for lawful purposes only; to check out public information statewide, refer to the Oregon free public record lookup tutorial.