Clerk's Office

Synonym: 
clerk

Why are elections conducted by mail?

  • Increases voter participation
  • Removes barriers that can keep people from getting to the polls
  • Allows more time for people to study issues and candidates before marking the ballot
  • Has built-in safeguards that increase the integrity of the elections process
  • Saves taxpayer dollars

Elections and Voting

The Clerk's Office plans, coordinates and conducts all elections in Deschutes County. It ensures that elections are conducted according....

Property Value Appeals Board (formerly Board of Property Tax Appeals)

In Oregon, property taxes are assessed against real property, machinery and equipment, manufactured structures, business personal property and floating property.

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Downtown Bend Campus Access Impacted By Road Construction Project:
Access to the Deschutes Services Building at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend will be impacted by City of Bend road work on Olney Avenue beginning Monday, Feb. 3. Detours are expected to be in place through Fall 2025. During this time, the intersection of Wall Street and Olney Avenue will be closed. You can find more information about the project and detours here.

Clerk's Office Contact Information

Recording/Marriages/Passports
Phone: (541) 388-6549
Email: recording@deschutescounty.gov

Elections/Voter Registration
Phone: (541) 388-6547
Email: elections@deschutescounty.gov
Hours: Mon-Fri - 8am to 5pm
Office Closed 2nd Thursday of Every Month, 8am to 9am

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