Oregon Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Oregon

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Oregon, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Oregon Cities

• Beaverton
• Eugene
• Gresham

• Hillsboro
• Portland
• Salem

Oregon Background Check Contact Information

Oregon State Information Hot Line:
(503) 986-1388

Oregon State Website:
www.oregon.gov

Identification Services
PO Box 4395
Salem OR 97208-4395
(503) 378-3070
(503) 378-2121 (fax)
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/

Driving Records
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Record Services
1905 Lana Ave, NE
Salem OR 97314
(503) 945-5000
(503)-945-5425

Vehicle Ownership Information
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Record Services Unit
1905 Lana Ave, NE
Salem OR 97314
(503) 945-5000
(503) 945-5425 (fax)

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Oregon State Health Division
Vital Records
PO Box 14050
Portland OR 97293-0050
(503) 731-4095
(503) 234-8417 (fax)

Business/Corporate Information
Corporation Division
Public Service Building
255 Capitol St., NE
Salem OR 97310-1327
(503) 986-2317
(503) 378-4381 (fax)

Workers Compensation Information
Department of Consumer and Business Services
Workers Compensation Division
350 Winter St., NE
Salem OR 97310
(503) 947-7818
(503) 947-7993 (fax)

UCCs and Federal Tax Liens [state tax liens available only
at county level]
Secretary of State
UCC Division
255 Capitol St, NE
Suite 151
Salem OR 97310-1327
(503) 986-2200 x6
(503) 373-1166 (fax)

City-County Cross Index

Oregon Criminal Records

Below are Oregon's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 123,440
• Violent Crime: 4,013
• Property Crime: 23,706
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 82
• Forcible Rape: 222
• Robbery: 971
• Aggravated Assault: 2,738
• Burglary: 2,343
• Larceny Theft: 19,943
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,165
• Arson: 255
• Other Assaults: 12,414
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 745
• Fraud: 1,586
• Embezzlement: 37
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 339
• Vandalism: 4,438
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 1,491
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 296
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 1,102
• Drug Abuse Violations: 15,600
• Gambling: 1
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 468
• Driving Under the Influence: 13,600
• Liquor Laws: 14,350
• Drunkenness: 0
• Disorderly Conduct: 9,421
• Vagrancy: 5
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 18,324
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 1,504

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• Number of Agencies:

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