Marion County Oregon Phone Directory

Marion County is the heart of Oregon state government. Salem, the state capital, serves as the county seat. This makes Marion County home to both state and county offices, which can make finding the right number tricky. The Marion County phone directory on this page focuses on county-level contacts. From the clerk to the courts, you will find the key phone numbers for Marion County right here. The main county office sits at 100 High St NE in Salem, and you can reach the general line at (503) 588-5225.

Marion County Clerk Phone Directory

Bill Burgess serves as the Marion County Clerk. His office handles elections, recording, and archived records for all of Marion County. The clerk's office is at 555 Court Street NE, 2nd Floor, in Salem. The mailing address is PO Box 14500, Salem, OR 97309. For recording questions, call (503) 588-5225. For election questions, call (503) 588-3579.

You can also reach the clerk by email. Bill Burgess is at bburgess@co.marion.or.us. The elections team responds at elections@co.marion.or.us. These are good options when you do not need an answer right away. The Marion County phone directory also includes Frank Milton as the records coordinator. Reach him at (503) 588-5490 or fmilton@co.marion.or.us for questions about public records access.

The Marion County Clerk maintains one of the oldest archives in Oregon. Marriage records go back to 1849. Land records start in 1850. Birth records span 1871 to 1932, and death records cover 1907 to 1929. For anything outside those date ranges, the Oregon State Archives or the state Health Authority may hold what you need.

Marion County Property Phone Numbers

The Assessment and Taxation office is a critical entry in the Marion County phone directory. Call (503) 588-5144 for property tax questions. The office sits at 555 Court St NE in Salem. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Visit co.marion.or.us assessment for online tools.

Marion County offers a property search tool at mcasr.co.marion.or.us where you can look up any parcel in the county. Tax statements, assessed values, and ownership details are all there. The GIS system at gis.co.marion.or.us adds map data and survey graphics. These online tools reduce the need to call the Marion County phone directory for basic property lookups, but staff are available if you need help reading the data or have questions about your assessment.

Note: Property tax appeals go through the Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA) at (503) 588-3578 or BOPTA@co.marion.or.us in Marion County.

Phone Directory for Marion County Services

Marion County runs dozens of departments from its Salem offices. The main county website at co.marion.or.us lists every department with its contact information. The main phone number, (503) 588-5225, connects to the county switchboard. Staff there can route your call to the right department.

The following image shows an Oregon county resource page similar to what Marion County offers online for residents who need directory help.

Because Salem is the state capital, Marion County residents sometimes call a state office when they mean to call the county. The reverse also happens. If you get the wrong office, ask for a transfer or the correct number. State offices and Marion County offices are separate organizations even though they share the same city.

Marion County Court Phone Listings

The Marion County Circuit Court sits in the Salem courthouse area. It handles all civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in Marion County. The court is part of the Oregon Judicial Department's statewide system. Online case searches are available through OJCIN, the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network.

Court records in Marion County are public under ORS 192.311 to 192.478 with limited exceptions for sealed cases. You can search cases online or call the court clerk for help. The Marion County phone directory for courts is essential when you need hearing dates, case status updates, or copies of filings. Oregon law under ORS 192.314 grants the right to inspect public records, and court files fall within that scope unless a judge has ordered otherwise.

The Marion County courthouse also houses the law library, which is open to the public. Self-help resources and court forms are available at no charge. If you need legal guidance, the Oregon State Bar lawyer referral line at (503) 684-3763 can connect you with an attorney in Marion County.

Note: Court filing fees change periodically, so confirm the current schedule with the Marion County court clerk before submitting documents.

Marion County Elections Phone Directory

Call (503) 588-3579 for all election questions in Marion County. Oregon uses a vote-by-mail system statewide. Every registered voter in Marion County receives a ballot by mail before each election. There are no polling places. The elections division manages voter rolls, ballot drop sites, and vote counting for the entire county.

You can also email elections@co.marion.or.us. The elections team handles new voter registrations, address changes, and party affiliation updates. During election season, Marion County posts results on the clerk's website as they come in. If your ballot does not arrive or you need a replacement, call the Marion County elections number right away. Staff can issue a new one and void the old ballot to prevent any issues.

Marion County Archive and Records Directory

The Marion County archive holds a rich collection of historical documents. Birth records from 1871 to 1932 are in the collection. Death records span 1907 to 1929. Marriage records are the oldest, going back to 1849. Land records start in 1850 and run to the present day. The phone directory for Marion County archive requests starts with Frank Milton at (503) 588-5490.

These older records are not always available online. In many cases, you will need to call or visit the Marion County Clerk's office to access them. Staff can search the index and pull documents for you. Copy fees apply under Oregon law. For records outside the Marion County archive date ranges, the Oregon State Archives in Salem may be able to help. Because both offices are in the same city, you can sometimes visit both in a single trip.

• Birth records: 1871 to 1932
• Death records: 1907 to 1929
• Marriage records: 1849 to 1967
• Land records: 1850 to present

The archive is part of what makes the Marion County phone directory so valuable to researchers and residents alike.

Using the Marion County Phone Directory

Start by deciding what you need. Property questions go to Assessment at (503) 588-5144. Recording and vital records go to the Clerk at (503) 588-5225. Elections have their own line at (503) 588-3579. The Marion County phone directory splits into these main branches to make sure your call gets to the right desk.

If you are not sure which office handles your question, call the main Marion County line at (503) 588-5225. A staff member can direct your call. Oregon law under ORS 192.314 supports your right to access public records, and the Marion County phone directory connects you to the people who hold them. Whether you need a deed, a court file, a marriage certificate, or a tax statement, the numbers on this page will get you started in Marion County.

Cities in Marion County

Marion County includes Salem, the state capital, along with several smaller cities. All county-level services run through the offices in Salem. The Marion County phone directory covers the government offices that serve every community in the county.

Nearby Counties

Marion County borders Polk County to the west, Linn County to the south, Clackamas County to the north, and Yamhill County to the northwest. If your address is near a county line, verify which county you fall in before calling. Court cases and recorded documents are filed by county, so the right phone directory depends on your exact location in Oregon.