Portland, Oregon document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Portland, Oregon (not Portland, Maine), using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
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Which offices serve Portland: Multnomah County issues marriage licenses and records documents at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. [1][2], and issues birth and death certificates for events within the last 6 months [3]. Older birth and death records, and state marriage and divorce records, come from the Oregon Health Authority, whose in-person office is also in Portland [4]. Apostilles come from the Oregon Secretary of State in Salem [5].
Short version: Multnomah County Library printing, copying, scanning and faxing are free at every location; printing is black and white only, up to 100 single-sided sheets a day [6][7]. The locator lists 5 Portland passport facilities, all post offices [8]. Oregon notaries may charge at most $10 per notarial act (statewide) [9]. A Multnomah County marriage license is $60 [1].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Multnomah County Library
- Printing: free, black and white only, up to 100 single-sided or 50 double-sided sheets a day. You don't need an appointment or a library card [7].
- Print from your own device: upload a job to the location you choose, then release it at that library's print release station with the email address you gave; you have 16 hours to pick it up [7].
- Copying and scanning: free at all libraries. Scans can be printed, emailed or saved to a USB drive [6].
- Fax: sending faxes is free at all libraries [6]. We didn't find whether you can receive faxes.
- Computers: anyone can use library computers for four hours a day [6]. Central Library is at 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 [10].
- The UPS Store: it lists 15 locations in Portland: 1819 SW 5th Ave, (503) 546-3843; 1327 SE Tacoma St, (503) 235-7122; 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd, (503) 788-1400; 7901 SE Powell Blvd, Ste. B, (503) 894-8626; 3519 NE 15th Ave, (503) 281-3501; 4110 SE Hawthorne, (503) 236-5587; 2800 N Lombard St, (503) 477-4672; 9220 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste. 119, (503) 452-7340; 1307 NE 102nd Ave, Ste. D, (503) 477-6318; 4931 SW 76th Ave, (503) 292-1006; 10940 SW Barnes Rd, (503) 646-9999; 4804 NW Bethany Blvd, Ste. I-2, (503) 533-5522; 465 NE 181st Ave, (503) 665-7256; 3439 NE Sandy Blvd, (503) 230-1808; and 6312 SW Capitol Hwy, (503) 293-6559. Its city page says they offer packing, shipping, printing, shredding, notarizing, faxing and mailbox services [11]. We didn't find prices on the store pages.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Portland
- Library: we didn't find notary service at Multnomah County Library; a search of the library's site for "notary" returned no results [12].
- The UPS Store: its Portland page lists notarizing [11]. We didn't find store notary prices; Oregon's legal maximum is below.
- Fees (statewide): Oregon law says a notary's fee "may not exceed $10 per notarial act," or $25 for a notarial act performed remotely under ORS 194.277 [9]. The Secretary of State's rule, OAR 160-100-0400 (amended effective Feb. 18, 2021), sets the same caps: no more than $10 per notarial act and no more than $25 per act for a remote online notarization [13].
- Extras (statewide): a notary may also charge a fee for traveling to perform a notarial act; the rule sets no amount [13]. Under the statute, the notary must explain beforehand that the travel fee is on top of the notarial fee and not set by law, and you must agree to it in advance. A notary who charges fees must display a list of them in English [9]. Oregon's $10 cap is lower than Washington's $15 and twice Idaho's $5.
Passports in Portland
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists 5 Portland facilities, all post offices [8]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Post Office (USPS) | 101 SW Madison St., Portland, OR 97204. 503-227-5697 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| East Portland Station (USPS) | 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR 97214. 503-234-6182 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Portland Post Office (USPS) | 745 NW Hoyt St., Portland, OR 97208. 503-200-7435 | Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed noon–1) | Listed as on site |
| Multnomah Station (USPS) | 7805 SW 40th Ave., Portland, OR 97219. 503-452-3112 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed noon–1) | Not listed |
| Midway Post Office (USPS) | 400 SE 103rd Dr., Portland, OR 97216. 503-251-2727 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Not listed |
- Appointments: the locator says to schedule at usps.com/scheduler for all five post offices [8].
- County office: the locator lists no Multnomah County government passport office in Portland [8].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [14].
- Faster service (national): the State Department's 1–3 business day return delivery is $26.87, for passport books only [15].
See the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Oregon Health Authority (statewide)
- Who: the Oregon Health Authority's Center for Health Statistics (OHA Vital Records) handles Oregon birth, death, marriage and divorce records [4][16]. County offices issue birth and death certificates only for recent events in their own county; the local office for this city is below.
- Online (VitalChek): $47.50 for the first certificate ($25 search fee and certificate, $7 expedite fee and $15.50 VitalChek fee) and $25 for each additional copy. UPS Next Day Air is $20 more [16]. Online and phone orders are typically processed in 3 workdays [4].
- Phone (VitalChek, 1-888-896-4988): $49.20 for the first certificate, including a $17.20 VitalChek fee [16].
- Mail or drop box: $25 for the first certificate and $25 for each additional copy, by check or money order to OHA/Vital Records, PO Box 14050, Portland, OR 97293; don't send cash [16][4]. Mail orders take about 3–5 weeks and drop box orders about 8–10 weeks [4].
- In person (by appointment): $28 for the first certificate ($25 plus a $3 identity authentication fee), paid by card, cash or money order [16]. Appointments are 30 minutes, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (last at 3:30), at the Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St., Portland, OR 97232, where orders are entered at a kiosk [4].
- Search fee: when the date of a death, marriage or divorce is unknown, $25 covers a five-year search, plus $1 for each extra year [16].
Birth and death certificates in person: Multnomah County
- Which records: the county issues birth and death certificates only within 6 months of the event; after that, order from OHA (statewide, above) [3].
- Where: 847 NE 19th Ave., Suite 350B, Portland, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; arrive by 3:30 p.m. Phone 503-988-3745 [3].
- Price: $25 for the first copy and $25 for each additional copy; online orders add a $7 processing fee per order [3].
Marriage licenses: Multnomah County
- Where: the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Room 175, Portland, OR 97214, Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Apply online first; both of you must come in together with photo ID and a completed application by 4 p.m. There are no appointments [1].
- Fee: $60, plus $5 to waive the 3-day waiting period [1].
- Timing: the license takes effect 3 days after it's issued, and then you have 60 days to marry anywhere in Oregon [1].
- Certified copies: the first copy is $7.75 and each additional copy ordered at the same time is $4. Order in person, by mail to ML/DP RECORDS, PO Box 5007, Portland, OR 97208-5007, or through the drop box at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd.; mail and drop-box requests are processed within 1–2 business days [17]. A correction after the license is returned is a $20 amendment fee [1].
Recorded documents: Multnomah County
- Where: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. #175, Portland, Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or by mail to PO Box 5007; a document drop box is at the Multnomah Building [2].
- County fees: deeds and mortgages are $86 for the first page and $5 for each additional page; liens are $76 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Copies made by staff carry a $3.75 location fee, and certified copies add a $3.75 certification fee [18].
Court records: Oregon circuit court (statewide fees)
- Fees (statewide): Oregon's circuit courts are part of the Oregon Judicial Department, and one fee schedule covers every county. Paper copies are $3 per request in a case plus 25 cents a page; electronic copies are $3 per request ($1 more on a CD); a copy of a recording of a proceeding is $10 per request. A certified copy is $5, plus 25 cents a page if on paper, and an exemplification is $10, plus 25 cents a page if on paper. Locating and inspecting court records is free [19].
Apostilles (statewide)
- Who: Oregon apostilles come from the Secretary of State's Corporation Division in Salem, not the county [5]. Only originals are accepted, not photocopies [5].
- Vital records first: birth and death certificates must be certified copies from OHA Vital Records or the county where the event happened; marriage and divorce certificates must come from OHA Vital Records. County documents must show the printed name of the clerk who certified them [5].
- Fee: $10 per document. Pay by check or money order to "Corporation Division," or by MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express [20].
- In person: Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310. The front desk takes walk-ins Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone 503-986-2200 [5].
- By mail: send the request form and documents; you can pick them up, have them mailed back in your self-addressed stamped envelope or send a prepaid FedEx or UPS label. Without a label they come back by regular mail. USPS Express and Priority Mail aren't delivered directly to the office [20]. The state's 2022 pamphlet says to allow 10 business days by regular mail and 2–3 business days with FedEx or UPS [21]. See the apostille guide.
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [22]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Free events: we didn't find an upcoming free document shred event on the official pages we checked for this guide.
- The UPS Store: its Portland page lists shredding [11]. We didn't find prices.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Can I print or fax for free in Portland?
Yes. Multnomah County Library printing (black and white, up to 100 single-sided sheets a day), copying, scanning and sending faxes are free at all libraries [6][7].
Where can I apply for a passport in Portland?
At the Waterfront, East Portland, Portland (NW Hoyt St.), Multnomah Station or Midway post offices; schedule at usps.com/scheduler [8].
What does a notary cost in Oregon?
At most $10 per notarial act, or $25 for a remote notarial act, plus any travel fee you agree to in advance (statewide) [9].
Where do I get a marriage license in Portland?
From Multnomah County at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Room 175. The license is $60, waiving the 3-day wait is $5 more, and there are no appointments [1].
Where do I get a birth certificate in Portland?
For a birth in Multnomah County within the last 6 months, at Multnomah County Vital Records, 847 NE 19th Ave. [3]. For older records, from the Oregon Health Authority, online, by mail or by appointment at 800 NE Oregon St. (statewide) [4].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Multnomah County, "Get a Marriage License": multco.us/services/get-marriage-license (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County, "Recording Documents": multco.us/info/recording-documents (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County, "Birth and Death Certificates": multco.us/services/birth-and-death-certificates (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Health Authority, "Order a Birth Certificate": oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/orderbirthcertificate.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Secretary of State, "How to Get an Authentication/Apostille": sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/how-to-get-authentication-apostille.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County Library, "Computers, software and equipment": multcolib.org/computers (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County Library, "Printing": multcolib.org/printing (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Oregon): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Oregon Revised Statutes, "ORS 194.400, Fees for notarial acts; collection of fees" (chapter 194): oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors194.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County Library, "Locations": multcolib.org/hours-and-locations (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Portland, Oregon": locations.theupsstore.com/or/portland (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County Library, "Site search for "notary"": multcolib.org/search?search_api_fulltext=notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Secretary of State, "OAR 160-100-0400, Notary Fees (Chapter 160, Division 100, Notaries Public)" (amended effective 02/18/2021): secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=497 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Health Authority, "Vital Records Fees": oregon.gov/oha/ph/birthdeathcertificates/pages/vitalrecordsfees.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County, "Order a certified copy of your marriage license": multco.us/services/order-certified-copy-your-marriage-license (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Multnomah County, "Recording Fees": multco.us/info/recording-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Judicial Department, "Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026" (PDF): courts.oregon.gov/Documents/2026_CircuitFeeSchedule_public_eff-2026-01-01.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Secretary of State, "Request for Authentication" (PDF, rev. 6/25): sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/notary-forms/notary-request-for-authentication.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Oregon Secretary of State, "Apostilles and Authentication" (PDF pamphlet, 08/2022): sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/notary-pamphlets/1502-apost-auth.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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