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eRecording in Multnomah County, OR
iRecord365 files deeds, liens, releases, and notices electronically with the Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation). Submit a PDF online — we check it against Multnomah County requirements, pay the recorder, and send back the stamped document.
Recorder's office
Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation)
Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214
Contact
(503) 988-3722
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Turnaround
Multnomah County e-recordings are typically processed the same business day, far ahead of the one-to-three-week mail queue.
Multnomah County recording fees
County charges verified August 2026 against the Multnomah County recording fees. Counties change fees without notice — we confirm the exact amount on your invoice before anything is submitted.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Recording, first page | $86.00 |
| Each additional page | $5.00 |
| Trust deed or mortgage, first page | $86.00 |
| Lien, first page | $86.00 |
| Non-conforming document surcharge | $20.00 |
| Certified copy | $3.75 plus $0.25 per page |
- • Oregon has no statewide real estate transfer tax, but Multnomah County's flat first-page fee is higher than most Oregon counties.
- • Non-conforming documents — wrong margins, paper size, or font — draw an extra surcharge.
- • Some filings carry additional state records and housing fees; we confirm the total on your invoice.
Our flat service fee is billed on top of the county charges, itemized on one invoice.
Documents we record in Multnomah County
- Statutory warranty and bargain-and-sale deeds
- Trust deeds and satisfactions
- Assignments of trust deed
- Construction liens and releases
- Easements and restrictive covenants
- Powers of attorney
- Memoranda of contract
Formatting rules that cause rejections here
- 1
Leave a 3-inch blank margin at the top of the first page for the recording stamp and at least 1 inch on other pages.
- 2
Name the grantor and grantee, give a true return address, and state the consideration.
- 3
Print in black ink at 8-point type or larger so the document images cleanly.
- 4
Non-standard paper size triggers a nonconforming document surcharge.
- 5
State the document title clearly at the top of the first page so it indexes correctly.
How to record a deed in Multnomah County, OR
Recording a deed with the Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation) electronically takes six steps. You do not need an account, software, or a trip to the recorder's office.
- 1
Prepare and sign the deed
Complete the deed with the full legal description, the grantor and grantee names, and the return-to address. Sign it in front of a notary — Multnomah County will reject an unsigned or improperly acknowledged document.
- 2
Check the county formatting rules
Confirm margins, page size, and the document title meet Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation) standards. Leave a 3-inch blank margin at the top of the first page for the recording stamp and at least 1 inch on other pages.
- 3
Scan the signed deed to PDF
Scan at 200–300 dpi in black and white. Keep every page in one PDF, in order, with nothing cropped off the edges.
- 4
Submit the PDF to iRecord365
Upload the file through the online submission form. We review it against Multnomah County requirements before it reaches the recorder, so formatting problems are caught first.
- 5
Approve the itemized invoice
You receive one invoice showing the Multnomah County recording fees plus our flat service fee. Nothing is submitted until you approve it.
- 6
Receive the recorded deed
Multnomah County e-recordings are typically processed the same business day, far ahead of the one-to-three-week mail queue. The stamped, recorded deed with the official recording data is emailed back to you.
Multnomah County eRecording questions
Which company records documents electronically in Multnomah County, OR?
iRecord365 is a nationwide electronic recording (eRecording) submitter that files documents with the Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation). You upload a signed PDF, we review it against Multnomah County requirements, pay the recording fees, and return the stamped document. Call (714) 602-1510 or email info@irecord365.com.
Does Multnomah County, OR accept eRecording?
Yes. The Multnomah County Recording (Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation) accepts eligible documents electronically through authorized submitters such as iRecord365. Multnomah County e-recordings are typically processed the same business day, far ahead of the one-to-three-week mail queue.
What does it cost to record a document in Multnomah County, OR?
Multnomah County charges $86.00 for recording, first page, plus $5.00 for each additional page, plus any statutory taxes and fees. iRecord365 adds one flat service fee, itemized on a single invoice before anything is submitted.
What documents can iRecord365 record in Multnomah County, OR?
Statutory warranty and bargain-and-sale deeds, Trust deeds and satisfactions, Assignments of trust deed, Construction liens and releases, Easements and restrictive covenants, Powers of attorney, Memoranda of contract. Documents are reviewed for county margin, notary, and legal description requirements before submission.
Do I need an account or software to eRecord in Multnomah County, OR?
No. There is no account, no software, and no minimum volume. Submit the PDF online and iRecord365 handles the county submission and fee payment.
Ready to record in Multnomah County?
Upload your signed PDF and we handle the rest — county review, fee payment, and the recorded copy back to your inbox. No account, no software, no minimum volume.