Multnomah County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Multnomah County, Oregon

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Multnomah County should get familiar with the Multnomah County Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Multnomah County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Oregon can be complex. Before recording a lien in Multnomah County, read Filing a Lien in Oregon: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Multnomah County Recorder Forms:

• Oregon Claim of Construction Lien Form
• Oregon Notice of Completion Form
• Oregon Information Notice to Owner Form
• Oregon Notice of Right to Lien Form
• Oregon Partial Lien Satisfaction Form
• Oregon Satisfaction of Lien Form

Lien FAQs for Multnomah County

What types of documents can I file at the Multnomah County Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Multnomah County, Oregon?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Multnomah County, Oregon?

In Oregon, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 75 days to file a lien after the date of last furnishing labor or materials, or completion of project (whichever is earlier). Subcontractors and suppliers have 75 days to file after date of last furnishing labor or materials, or completion of project (whichever is earlier).

What are the Multnomah County Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Multnomah County, Oregon:
Mechanics Lien: $76.00 Each additional page of the same document is $5.00

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Multnomah County Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Multnomah County Recorder fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Multnomah County Recorder?

Multnomah County Recorder accepts the following forms of payment:

Personal checks, money orders, or certified funds (cashier's checks)

If paying by check, make it payable to Multnomah County Recorder.

How do I release a lien in Multnomah County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Multnomah County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$76.00.

How do I get copies of documents from the Multnomah County Recorder?

In Multnomah County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Multnomah County Recorder.