Through GovQA, you can submit, track, pay for, and receive your requested records online. Login using your account information, or if you are new to GovQA, create an account. Creating an account allows the user to track the status of your requests in real-time, receive notifications about updates, pay for requests, receive records electronically, and access previously requested documents.
Visit the Public Records Center portal and select "Login". Select "Create Account" and follow instructions. Fill in your personal information, such as your name, email, and a secure password. Ensure they meet the file type and size limitations specified by the portal. Various other records may be requested. The records are subject to retention schedules established by the Archives Division of the Secretary of State and Multnomah County Records and Archives.
The OPRL establishes a baseline expectation that governments will complete their responses no later than 15 business days after receiving the request. A public body unable to meet the 15 business-day deadline must notify the requester in writing that the request is still being processed and provide the requester with a reasonable estimated date of completion. After submitting your request, you can log into your account to view and track its status.
The portal provides updates on whether:. The OPRL expressly authorizes public agencies to establish reasonable fees to be reimbursed for the actual costs of making the records available. You will be notified of estimated fees and costs in advance. The fee may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances, if it is determined the release of the information is in the interest of the public and making the record available primarily benefits the general public.
Fees are set by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners each fiscal year and can be reviewed in the Master Fee Schedule updated annually.
