Hillsboro City Phone Directory
The Hillsboro phone directory covers city offices, the police department, and links to Washington County services. Hillsboro has about 108,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Washington County. This phone directory for Hillsboro brings together the main contacts you need for city government, police records, permits, and county offices. Whether you need the city recorder, the police records desk, or the county recording office, this Hillsboro phone directory gives you the numbers and addresses in one place so you can reach the right office fast.
Hillsboro Quick Facts
Hillsboro City Recorder Phone Directory
The Hillsboro City Recorder is at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main St, Hillsboro 97123, on the 5th floor. The phone number is (503) 681-6117. The fax number is (503) 681-6232. This office handles official city documents, council records, and public records requests for the city of Hillsboro.
The city recorder is the first stop in the Hillsboro phone directory for anyone who needs official city documents. Staff can help you understand what records are available and how to submit a request. Hillsboro follows Oregon public records law, which gives the public the right to inspect government records. If you are not sure which office holds the record you need, call the city recorder and they can point you in the right direction.
The City of Hillsboro website lists all departments and their direct contact information. Each department page has a phone number, email, and address. The Hillsboro phone directory on the website covers every city office, from parks to planning. For records requests, the city recorder is the central contact.
Hillsboro Police Phone Directory
The Hillsboro Police Department is at 250 SE 10th Avenue, Hillsboro 97123. The records phone number is (503) 681-6175. The fax number is (503) 681-6267. Police records requests require a written form. Processing time ranges from 24 hours to 14 days depending on the type of record.
Police report copies cost 12 dollars per report. Criminal background clearance letters cost 10 dollars. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or card for in-person visits. You must pick up your records within seven days of the notice that they are ready. If you do not pick them up in time, the department may require a new request. The Hillsboro phone directory for police records is one of the most used sections because these records are in high demand.
Call (503) 681-6175 before visiting to confirm that your records are ready. Staff can tell you the status of your request and what to bring when you come in. The Hillsboro police records office follows a set schedule, so plan your visit during normal business hours.
Note: Hillsboro police records must be picked up within seven days of the ready notice. Call to confirm before you visit.
Washington County Phone Directory in Hillsboro
Hillsboro is the county seat of Washington County. The county recording office is at 155 N 1st Ave, Suite 130, MS9, Hillsboro 97124. The phone number is (503) 846-8752. The fax number is (503) 846-3909. This office handles deeds, liens, and other recorded documents for all of Washington County.
Because Hillsboro is the county seat, many county offices are located in the city. This means the Hillsboro phone directory overlaps with the Washington County phone directory in several areas. Property records, court records, and elections are all managed at county offices within Hillsboro. If you live in Hillsboro, you have easy access to both city and county offices without leaving town.
The Washington County Circuit Court is also based in Hillsboro. You can find court information at courts.oregon.gov/courts/washington. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and other case types for all of Washington County. The Hillsboro phone directory for court services points to the county court since the city does not run its own court system.
Hillsboro Phone Directory for Permits
Building permits and land use records in Hillsboro are handled through the Washington County system. The Accela permits portal lets you search for building, planning, septic, and facility permits online. This is a county-level system that covers Hillsboro and other cities in Washington County.
The online portal is the fastest way to look up permit records. You can search by address, permit number, or project name. If you need help with the portal or have questions about a specific permit, call the county permits office. The Hillsboro phone directory for permits points to the county system, which keeps all records in one central database. This makes it easier to find what you need without calling multiple offices.
Note: The Accela portal covers all of Washington County, not just Hillsboro. Search results may include permits from other cities in the county.
Hillsboro Public Safety Phone Directory
Hillsboro tracks crime data as part of its public safety efforts. In 2019, the city recorded 2,438 total crimes. This data is part of the public record and helps residents understand safety trends in the community. The police department publishes reports and statistics that anyone can review.
If you need crime statistics or public safety data for Hillsboro, call the police department at (503) 681-6175. Staff can direct you to the right reports or tell you how to submit a records request for specific data. The Hillsboro phone directory for public safety covers both the police records unit and the general department line. Crime data requests follow the same process as other public records in the city.
Hillsboro also participates in community policing programs. These efforts bring officers and residents together to address neighborhood concerns. If you have questions about community programs, the police department can connect you with the right team. The Hillsboro phone directory for police services covers both records and community outreach, all through one main number.
Using the Hillsboro Phone Directory
Hillsboro has both city and county offices in town. Knowing which level of government handles your need is the first step. City matters like utility bills, city permits, and code enforcement go through city departments. County matters like property records, court cases, and elections go through Washington County offices. The Hillsboro phone directory covers both, but matching your need to the right office saves time.
- City Recorder: (503) 681-6117
- Police Records: (503) 681-6175
- County Recording: (503) 846-8752
- City Recorder fax: (503) 681-6232
- Police fax: (503) 681-6267
Call early in the day for shorter wait times. Have any reference numbers ready before you call. If you need records from both the city and the county, you may need to make two separate requests since they are handled by different offices. The Hillsboro phone directory makes it clear which office to contact for each type of record. Use the numbers above as your starting point and staff will help from there.
Washington County Phone Directory
Hillsboro is the county seat of Washington County. Court records, property records, elections, and many other services for Hillsboro residents are managed at the county level. The Washington County phone directory has contacts for the circuit court, the county clerk, the recording office, and other departments. Visit the Washington County page for the full list of county phone numbers and office details.