Records requests can be submitted to the Multnomah County Public Records Center.
We may bill you for the following costs as needed:
- Research and retrieval, including re-filing the records when we’re done
- Redaction (removing details such as personal information)
- Copying, including special handling like oversized paper or binding
- Digital storage such as a flash drive
- Mailing or shipping
- Legal review
Because each request is unique, other costs may apply on a case-by-case basis. The County will estimate the cost based on having the appropriate employee retrieve the records requested. Labor costs will vary, depending on which employee does the work.
In order to release certified payrolls, we must copy them and redact certain personal information. Therefore, there will be an upfront cost for all payroll requests. Due to privacy laws, there is no option to just look at the files at no charge.