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Recording a Deed or Document in Multnomah, OR
Multnomah (population 795,391) records real-property documents through the Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) - Recording & Customer Service. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Multnomah recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) - Recording & Customer Service
- Recording fee
- $86 (deeds/easements/ownership docs) first / $5/page add'l (+Multi-transaction documents +$5; non-standard/cover sheet not meeting first-page requirements +$20)
- Mailing address
- Multnomah County Recording, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 175, Portland, OR 97214
- Phone
- 503-988-2273 (recording); direct recording contact 503-988-3326
- Checks payable to
- Multnomah County Clerk (Recording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes when first page does not meet statutory requirements; $5 cover sheet fee applies
Can you e-record in Multnomah?
Yes. Multnomah accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Multnomah, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Multnomah formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) - Recording & Customer Service at Multnomah County Recording, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 175, Portland, OR 97214.
- Pay the recording fee ($86 (deeds/easements/ownership docs) first / $5/page add'l (+Multi-transaction documents +$5; non-standard/cover sheet not meeting first-page requirements +$20)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Multnomah
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Multnomah property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Multnomah recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Multnomah?
The Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) - Recording & Customer Service charges $86 (deeds/easements/ownership docs) first / $5/page add'l (+Multi-transaction documents +$5; non-standard/cover sheet not meeting first-page requirements +$20), with checks payable to Multnomah County Clerk (Recording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Multnomah?
Yes. Multnomah accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Multnomah?
Mail recordings to Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording & Taxation (DART) - Recording & Customer Service: Multnomah County Recording, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 175, Portland, OR 97214 (503-988-2273 (recording); direct recording contact 503-988-3326).
How can Jurably help with recording in Multnomah?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Multnomah to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Multnomah recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.