Divorce records in Multnomah County, Oregon, are available through several channels. MultnomahCourt.us allows quick access to public information on divorce cases in this county. Additionally, court records are maintained by the Circuit Court that issued the ruling, and divorce certificates are issued by the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. Requests for public records can also be submitted through the Multnomah County Clerk's office.
Multnomah Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Multnomah County are handled by the Multnomah County Circuit Court, the Fourth Judicial District. This court is the primary custodian of court materials in divorce cases. The Court Records office is located on the third floor of the Multnomah County Courthouse and maintains documentation in accordance with state policy and local rules.
The collection of divorce records includes:
- Dissolution judgments
- Property settlement agreements and alimony
- Child custody orders
- Related motions and court orders
Separate from court materials, the Oregon Center for Health Statistics maintains a registry of divorce certificates and issues certified copies. These are two different types of documents: the court record contains the full text of the ruling, while the state certificate records only the fact of the divorce.
Multnomah County Circuit Court — Court Records
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Multnomah
In Oregon, divorce is processed as a "dissolution of marriage" and is handled by the Circuit Court of the county where the petition is filed. Once a judge signs the decree, the document remains on file in the Court Records office at the Multnomah County Circuit Court.
The state also receives notification. The Center for Health Statistics at the Oregon Health Authority registers each divorce and maintains a statistical record — the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the court ruling but a separate document confirming the fact of the dissolution of marriage. Oregon State Archives preserve historical divorce records and offer research services if you know the name, approximate date, and county.
Which office to choose depends on what you need:
- The full text of the court ruling, property agreements, custody orders — contact the Court Records at the Multnomah County Circuit Court.
- Certified divorce certificate — order from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics.
Oregon Center for Health Statistics (Vital Records)
Basic case information — number, filing date, status — can be checked online through Oregon eCourt Case Information (OECI). Free search by calendars and general case information is also available through OJD Records and Calendar Search. For more detailed access to registers of actions and judgment dockets, there is a paid system OJCIN OnLine.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Multnomah
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Case search via OECI (basic information) | Free | Instant (online) |
| Copy of court document (Court Records, per page) | $0.25 | 1–3 business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $5.00 | 1–5 business days |
| Access to OJCIN OnLine (subscription) | From $0.10 per transaction | Instant (online) |
| Certified divorce certificate (Oregon Vital Records) | $25.00 | 2–4 weeks |
| Expedited certificate processing (Oregon Vital Records) | $25.00 + additional delivery fee | 1–2 weeks |