Clerk's Office Home

Please note the County Clerk's Office will be temporarily closed for business on Thursday, December 19th between 8:00 am to 10:00 am.  The office will re-open promptly at 10:00 am.

The County Clerk is the official keeper of all public records for the County. The Clerk's Office is responsible for processing all real property transactions, plats, Commissioners' Journal documents and Property Value Appeals Board petitions for Deschutes County. In addition, the Clerk's office oversees the Archive/Records Center.

The County Clerk is also the chief election official of the County. The office plans, coordinates and conducts all elections in Deschutes County. It ensures that elections are conducted according to statute and other related requirements.

The Clerk's Office also issues marriage and antique dealers licenses and accepts passport applications.

Passport services are available by appointment only.

To find real property records dated 1983 to Present, visit our Digital Research Room.

Important Recording Note:  HB 2029 - Increase in minimum 10 Point Type Print.