The following checklist may be helpful when reviewing and recording documents in the Deschutes County Clerk's Office. This information should not be construed as giving legal advice nor as a substitute to consulting with an attorney. This information is subject to change without notice.

The FIRST page shall contain the following information (ORS 205.234). If not on the first page, an additional fee of $20.00 will be charged (ORS 205.327).  A cover sheet may be used when presenting the document for recording (ORS 205.234(2)).  View and print cover page.

Name(s) of the transaction(s) clearly labeled.    An document describing two or more transactions between the same parties and involving the same properties, recordable as separate documents, may be recorded when the document is labeled with the names of the transaction described therein (ORS 205.236).  A fee of $5.00 shall be charged for recording each additional transaction.

Names of the parties.  Names of all parties must be listed on the first page. (ORS 205.234). 

Name of assignee.  For instruments assigning a mortgage or trust deed the name and address of assignee must be listed on the first page. (ORS 205.234).  Effective January 1, 2008.  (See Senate Bill 613).

Return To.    The name and address of the person to whom the document will be returned (ORS 205.180).

Tax Statements.    The name and address where tax statements would be sent (ORS 93.260).  Required on documents conveying or contracting to convey fee title.

Consideration.   The true and actual consideration paid (ORS 93.030).  Required on documents conveying or contracting to convey fee title.

County Clerk Lien Records.     Lien amount is shown on the first page (ORS 205.125(1) (c) and (e)).