I want to…

• Research City Records
• Come in to do research
• Make a Public
  Records Request
• Access the records
  retention schedules
• Send Records to
  the Records Center
• Find birth, death or
  marriage records

Our Mission Statement

The Archives and Records Management Division operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making city administrative and historical records accessible to the public and City employees for research and inspection in accordance with Oregon's public records laws. The division sets record retention and preservation policies and guidelines, administers the City's electronic records management system, serves as the City expert on records issues, and provides services to help City employees manage their electronic and physical records.