City services

To submit a public records request or check the status of an existing public records request.

Request specific records maintained within a City bureau.

Access City records such as ordinances, resolutions, and City Council meetings. You can also access historical documents and photographs. The Portland Archives & Records Center is closed at this time. Staff are telecommuting and can respond to some reference questions via email.

You may submit a written request not to disclose sensitive information about you in legal matters.

BuySpeed is the vendor portal for doing business with the City of Portland.

Submit a request to change City code and regulations in order to improve City building and land use zoning and rules to foster development.

This is a fee-based service that's usually used to do searches as part of real estate transactions. For one time or infrequent searches, we recommend contacting a title company to perform the search for you.

Shops that buy and sell property that is frequently the subject of theft (“regulated property”) must get a permit. This permit needs to be renewed each year.