Deed Records in Marion County

Marion County deed records are housed at the Licensing and Recording office in Salem, Oregon. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents for all property in Marion County. You can search for recorded deed records online, in person, or through electronic recording services. Marion County is home to the state capital and has a deep history of property records going back to 1786. The digital records system covers documents from 1983 to the present, and older records can be viewed at the office in Salem.

Marion County Clerk Recording Office

The Marion County Licensing and Recording office is at 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130, Salem, OR 97301. The mailing address is PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 503-588-5225 to reach the recording staff directly.

This office records all deed records for Marion County. When you bring a deed in for recording, staff check it against the state format rules. They verify the first page has the right information and that the document meets paper and font requirements. Once accepted, the deed gets a recording number and timestamp. It then becomes part of the permanent record in Marion County.

The clerk office also handles marriage licenses and other filing services. For deed records, the recording division is your point of contact. They can answer questions about fees, format rules, and how to get copies of recorded documents in Marion County.

The image above shows the Marion County Clerk website. Here you can find recording fees, office hours, and instructions for submitting deed records.

Electronic Recording in Marion County

Marion County offers electronic recording for deed records through three approved vendors. E-recording lets you submit documents faster than mail. The approved vendors are CSC, ePN, and Simplifile. You work with the vendor directly to set up an account and submit your deeds electronically to the Marion County Clerk.

E-recording is a business-to-business process. Title companies, attorneys, and other professionals use it to file deed records in Marion County without visiting the office or mailing documents. The vendor handles the submission, and the clerk office processes it during recording hours. The same fees apply whether you record in person, by mail, or through e-recording.

Note: Contact CSC, ePN, or Simplifile directly for pricing and setup details for Marion County e-recording.

Marion County Deed Recording Fees

The total fee for recording a one-page deed in Marion County is $86. Here is how the fee breaks down. The base recording fee is $5. The land corner preservation fee is $10. The assessment and taxation fee is $10. The Oregon Land Information System fee is $10. The housing alliance tax is $60. That adds up to $86 for a single-page deed with one transaction.

The housing alliance tax went up from $20 to $60 on June 2, 2018. This increase applies to most documents recorded in Marion County. Additional pages cost $5 each. A non-standard form adds $20 if the deed does not meet the format rules under ORS Chapter 205. A cover sheet costs an extra $5.

• Deed, one page: $86 total
• Mortgage, one page: $86 total
• Lien, one page: $76 total
• Extra pages: $5 each
• Non-standard form: $20 extra

Oregon does not charge a state transfer tax on real property. The recording fee is the only cost at the Marion County Clerk office when you file a deed.

Marion County Online Property Records

Marion County has two main online tools for property research. The Marion County Property Records site lets you search for property accounts, assessment data, and tax information. This is useful when you want to pair deed records with valuation and ownership data for a parcel in Marion County.

The screenshot above shows the Marion County property records portal. You can search by address, owner name, or account number to find property details.

The Marion County GIS mapping tool shows property boundaries, survey records, and parcel data on an interactive map. It helps you see where a property sits and what surrounds it. The surveyor graphic index at gis.co.marion.or.us/surveygraphicindex/ gives access to survey plats and maps tied to deed records in Marion County.

The GIS map shown above lets you explore Marion County parcels visually. This is a good way to start your deed records research if you know the general area but not the exact address or legal description.

Historical Deed Records in Marion County

Marion County has some of the oldest property records in Oregon. Digital deed records go back to 1983. In-person records at the office reach back to 1786. Survey records also date to 1786. If you need a deed from before 1983, visit the office in Salem to search through the older books and microfilm.

The county seat of Salem has been a center of land activity since Oregon's early days. Deed records in Marion County track the growth of the state capital and surrounding communities like Keizer, Woodburn, Silverton, and Stayton. From farm land sales in the 1800s to modern residential developments, the deed records tell the full story of how property has moved from one owner to the next.

Under Oregon's public records law, ORS Chapter 192, anyone can view deed records in Marion County. You do not need to be the owner. The Oregon State Archives in Salem may also have historical Marion County land records for research that goes beyond what the clerk office holds.

The race-notice rule in ORS 93.640 protects buyers who record their deeds first. If two people claim the same land in Marion County, the person who recorded first in good faith and for value wins. This makes prompt recording at the Marion County Clerk office a wise step after any property purchase.

Note: For deed records from before 1983, plan to visit the Marion County Clerk office in person at 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130, Salem.

Nearby Counties

Marion County borders Polk County, Yamhill County, Clackamas County, Linn County, and Jefferson County. Each county maintains its own deed records through its clerk office. If you are not sure which county a property falls in, check the legal description or use the Marion County GIS tool to verify the parcel location.