Beaverton Public Records
Beaverton public records are managed by the City Recorder and can be searched through the city's online GovQA portal. Beaverton is part of Washington County in the Portland metro area. The city keeps a wide range of records including court files, building permits, and business licenses. Residents and the public can request records in person, by phone, or online. The City Recorder handles most document requests for Beaverton. The GovQA system lets you submit and track public records requests from any device at any time.
Beaverton City Recorder Office
The Beaverton City Recorder is the main point of contact for public records in the city. This office manages records from creation through final disposal. The City Recorder also oversees records retention and makes sure documents are stored and kept in line with state law. You can reach the office by phone, email, or in person at City Hall.
| Office | Beaverton City Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 4755 SW Griffith Dr Beaverton, OR 97076 |
| Phone | 503-526-2222 |
| Records Management | 503-526-2497 |
| Fax | 503-526-2479 |
| cityrecorder@beavertonoregon.gov | |
| Website | beavertonoregon.gov/city-recorder |
The Beaverton City Recorder serves as the custodian of official city documents. This includes council meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and other legislative records. The records management team handles all phases of the document life cycle. They work to make sure that public records in Beaverton are easy to find and available when you need them. Fees for copies of Beaverton public records are set by city resolution. Call the office to ask about current rates before you visit.
The City Recorder's page on the Beaverton website at beavertonoregon.gov/city-recorder has details on services, hours, and how to reach staff. You can also find links to city council agendas and past meeting minutes there.
Staff at the City Recorder office can help you find the right form or direct you to the correct department for your Beaverton records request.
Note: The records management team can be reached at 503-526-2497 for questions about document retention in Beaverton.
Online Records Requests in Beaverton
Beaverton uses the GovQA system for online public records requests. This web portal lets you submit a new request, check on one you already filed, and get copies of documents. The system works for most types of city records. Court records requests also go through the same GovQA portal. You can access it at any time from a computer or phone.
To use the Beaverton GovQA system, go to beavertonoregon.gov/govqa. Create a free account to get started. Once you log in, you can fill out a request form with details about the records you need. The system sends updates as your request moves through the review process. You will get a tracking number so you can check the status of your Beaverton public records request at any time.
The GovQA system is the fastest way to request and receive public records from the City of Beaverton.
Beaverton Municipal Court Records
The Beaverton Municipal Court handles traffic violations and criminal violations that occur within city limits. Court records from these cases are public records under Oregon law. You can request court documents through the same GovQA portal used for other Beaverton public records.
Cases heard in Beaverton Municipal Court include traffic citations, parking tickets, and city code violations. The court keeps records of all filings, hearings, and dispositions. If you need a copy of a court record from Beaverton, submit your request through GovQA or contact the City Recorder at 503-526-2222. Include the case number if you have it. This helps staff find your Beaverton records faster.
Oregon's public records law under ORS 192 gives the public a right to inspect most government documents. Some court records in Beaverton may be exempt from disclosure. The city will let you know if any part of your request falls under an exemption. You can appeal a denial through the process outlined in state law.
Note: Court records requests for Beaverton Municipal Court go through the GovQA system, not the court directly.
Beaverton Building and Permits
The Beaverton Building Division keeps records related to construction, development, and business activity in the city. Many of these records are available online. The division handles building permits, business licenses, special event permits, and room reservations. You can also look up proposed development projects and check the status of permit inspections on the city website.
Visit the Beaverton Building Division page at beavertonoregon.gov/building to search for permits and other records. The site lets you look up active and past permits by address or project name. You can view inspection results and see what work has been approved in Beaverton. This is a good resource if you need records about a property or project in the city.
The Building Division website gives you direct access to permit records and inspection data for properties across Beaverton.
Business license records are also available through this division. If you need to verify a license or look up a business that operates in Beaverton, the Building Division can help. Special event permits and room reservation records are kept here as well.
- Building permit records and inspection results
- Business license filings
- Special event permit records
- Proposed development project documents
- Room reservation records
Note: Beaverton building permit records can be searched online at any time through the city website.
State Records for Beaverton Residents
Some records that affect Beaverton residents are held at the state level. Oregon state agencies maintain vital records, court case data, and business filings. These are not kept by the City of Beaverton but may be useful if you need birth or death certificates, state court records, or corporate filings.
The Oregon Judicial Department provides online access to circuit court case information through Oregon eCourt. This covers Washington County cases that involve Beaverton residents. You can search by name or case number. The Oregon Secretary of State keeps business records at sos.oregon.gov. The Oregon Health Authority handles birth and death certificates at oregon.gov/oha. For historical records, check the Oregon State Archives.
These state resources work well alongside the city records you can get from Beaverton. If you are unsure which office holds the records you need, call the Beaverton City Recorder at 503-526-2222. Staff can point you to the right source.
Washington County Public Records
Beaverton is located in Washington County. Many records that affect Beaverton residents are held at the county level. The county manages property records, tax records, marriage licenses, and circuit court filings. For a full look at what records are available through the county, visit the Washington County public records page.