Guide to filing construction documents in Sherman County, Oregon

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Sherman County should get familiar with the Sherman County Clerk. 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 Sherman County Clerk, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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

Download Sherman County Clerk Forms:

Lien FAQs for Sherman County

What types of documents can I file at the Sherman County Clerk?

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

Which office records mechanics liens in Sherman County, Oregon?

Filing in person

You can file your Clerk in person at the Sherman County Clerk, located at:
500 Court Street
Moro, Oregon, OR, 97039

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Hours of Recording:
Hours of Recording: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (541) 565-3606.

E-Filing

File your lien electronically with Levelset now.

Who can file a lien in Sherman County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Sherman County, Oregon, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the Oregon Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Sherman 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 Sherman County Clerk fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Sherman 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 Sherman County Clerk to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Sherman County Clerk fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Sherman County Clerk?

Sherman County Clerk accepts the following forms of payment:

Cash, check, money order or debit/credit cards

If paying by check, make it payable to Sherman County Clerk.

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

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

How do I get copies of documents from the Sherman County Clerk?

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

In person

500 Court Street, Moro, 97039

Electronically

The Sherman County Clerk does not currently have an online resource for requesting document copies

Fees

Certified copy: $3.75 each