How to Look Up Eviction Records in Oregon 2026

Where to Search Oregon Eviction Records

In Oregon, an eviction record is created the moment a landlord files an FED (Forcible Entry and Detainer) action in the Circuit Court, the trial court that hears every residential eviction in the state. Unlike states where you must drive to a county clerk, Oregon offers genuinely statewide reach: filings from all 36 counties flow into one searchable system, the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal, so you can look up a case without leaving your desk.

The expungement picture is favorable for tenants here: sealing is available. Under ORS 105.157 and Oregon HB 2001 (2023), certain pandemic-era eviction records are eligible for sealing, and a tenant can petition the court to seal some FED records. That matters for screening, because a record that has been sealed should no longer surface or be used. Below we walk through how to find a record, how to read it, and what sealing means for both sides.

How to look up an Oregon eviction record

Start with the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal, the state's online window into Circuit Court dockets. Because access is statewide, one search covers every county rather than 36 separate clerk systems. Search by the tenant's name or, if you have it, the case number; FED filings are typically captioned as Forcible Entry and Detainer actions.

• Search the party name and confirm the result is an FED / residential case, not a small-claims or other civil matter.
• Open the register of actions to see the filing date, parties, and every entry.
• If you need a paper trail, the issuing Circuit Court can produce certified copies at $0.25 per page.

For anything not yet imaged online, the Circuit Court clerk's office in the county where the case was filed can pull the physical file.

Reading the result: a filing is not a judgment

The single most common screening mistake is treating any hit as a loss. A filing is not a judgment. Many FED cases are dismissed, settled, or decided for the tenant, and the docket will tell you which. Go to the disposition line in the register of actions before drawing any conclusion.

• Dismissed or settled, no judgment was entered against the tenant.
• Judgment for plaintiff, the landlord prevailed; note whether it was restitution of the premises, money, or both.
• Pending, the case is unresolved and proves nothing.

The average rent in Oregon is about $1,268, so the stakes on a mistaken read are real for both a renter who gets wrongly denied and a landlord who skips a careful tenant. Always match the full name and verify the disposition.

Expungement and what it means for screening

Sealing of eviction records is available in Oregon. ORS 105.157 lets a tenant petition to seal some FED records, and Oregon HB 2001 (2023) makes certain pandemic-era eviction records eligible for sealing. For a landlord running screening, that is a compliance line, not a suggestion: do not act on a record that has been sealed.

Two rule sets govern you. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how a consumer reporting agency may report eviction data and how you must handle adverse action if you deny based on a report. On top of that, Oregon's state sealing law means a sealed FED case should drop out of a compliant tenant screening report. If a stale record still appears, treat it cautiously, verify its current status on the Oregon eCourt portal, and document your decision.

The tenant's side: how to get a record sealed

If you are a renter in Oregon, you have a real path to a clean record. ORS 105.157 allows sealing of some FED records by petition, and Oregon HB 2001 (2023) opened sealing for certain pandemic-era eviction records.

• Pull your own case first on the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal so you know the case number, county, and disposition.
• File a petition to seal in the Circuit Court that handled the FED case; certified copies of your file run $0.25 per page if you need them.
• A case that ended in dismissal or in your favor is generally the strongest candidate to remove from view.

Once a record is sealed, a landlord or screening company should no longer surface or rely on it, which is precisely why sealing is worth pursuing.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Oregon Eviction Records

1. Go to Oregon eCourt Case Information. Open https://publicaccess.courts.oregon.gov in your browser.
2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
5. Check the filing date. Important: Oregon has eviction record protections, ORS 105.157; Oregon HB 2001 (2023). Do not make adverse screening decisions on sealed, expunged, or protected records.
6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Circuit Court (FED, Forcible Entry and Detainer) clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.25/page.

Eviction Record Expungement in Oregon

Landlords and screening companies may not use sealed or expunged eviction records as a basis for adverse tenant-screening decisions in Oregon. Tenants who believe their records have been improperly used may have a civil claim under the applicable statute. If a tenant discloses an expunged eviction, you may ask for context but cannot deny housing based solely on the expunged record.

This page was prepared by the Eviction Risk Map research team using the Oregon Judicial Department's Circuit Court records system (Oregon eCourt Case Information) and the state's eviction-record sealing statutes, ORS 105.157 and Oregon HB 2001 (2023). Last reviewed June 2026. It is general information, not legal advice; confirm current court procedures and your sealing eligibility with the relevant Circuit Court or a licensed Oregon attorney before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up an eviction record in Oregon?

Use the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal, the statewide online search for Circuit Court dockets. Search by the tenant's name or case number, confirm it is an FED (Forcible Entry and Detainer) case, and open the register of actions to see the filing date and disposition. For records not yet online, the Circuit Court clerk in the county of filing can pull the physical file.

Are Oregon eviction records public?

Yes. FED cases are filed in the Circuit Court and, in Oregon, are searchable statewide through the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal rather than county by county. The exception is a record that has been sealed under ORS 105.157 or HB 2001 (2023), which should no longer appear in a search or in a compliant screening report.

Can a tenant expunge an eviction in Oregon?

Yes, sealing is available. Under ORS 105.157 a tenant can petition the Circuit Court to seal some FED records, and Oregon HB 2001 (2023) makes certain pandemic-era eviction records eligible for sealing. Cases that were dismissed or decided in the tenant's favor are typically the strongest candidates. File the petition in the county where the case was heard.

How much does a certified copy of an Oregon eviction record cost?

The Circuit Court charges $0.25 per page for copies. You can identify the case for free on the Oregon eCourt Case Information portal, then request certified copies from the clerk of the Circuit Court that handled the FED action when you need an official paper version.

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Court portal information sourced from the Oregon court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Oregon statutes (see citations above). Last updated August 28, 2026. For informational purposes only, not legal advice.