The City of Sherwood complies with the Oregon Public Records Law which allows the right to inspect public records of a public body in this state (unless exempt from disclosure).  City staff will review your request and contact you within a reasonable amount of time. 

The Oregon Revised Statute (ORS)  Chapter 192, which contains laws pertaining to public records, can be found on the State of Oregon's website.   Please see sections below that includes information to answer our most frequently asked questions:
 

• 192.410.....Definitions.
• 192.420.....Right to inpsect public records;notice to public body attorney.
• 192.440.....Copies or inspection of public records;fees; waiver or reduction and procedure for requests.
• 192.445.....Nondisclosure and when not applicable.
• 192.501.....Public records exempt from disclosure.

The City of Sherwood requires a Records Request form be submitted when requesting copies of public records or when viewing public records.  The Records Request Form is available for download on the City's website or by calling
(503) 625-5522. 

Some records are maintained by other agencies, such as; Marriage License Information, Death, Birth and Divorce Certificates and Property Tax information.  Please contact Washington County to find these records. 

Fees

Please see the City of Sherwood fee schedule on the Finance Department page for a list of all fees associated with fulfilling your Records Request.