Clerk's Office

The clerk's office records and maintains official county court minutes and the commissioner's journal.  This office is responsible for conducting elections for the state, county, special districts and cities of the county, maintaining voter registration records and election statistics.

All deeds, contracts, mortgages, liens, powers of attorney and other documents that affect all real and personal property within Sherman County are recorded by the clerk's office. Maps prepared by a licensed surveyor such as surveys, lot line adjustments or partitions are filed and maintained at this office.

The county clerk is responsible for serving as clerk for juvenile and probate matters and the Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA).  BOPTA handles appeals from property taxpayers on issues of equity concerning property tax assessments, following procedures directed by the Oregon Department of Revenue.

The Clerk's office also provides services including notary public, certified copies of documents, acts as a passport acceptance agent, issues marriage licenses and can perform civil marriage ceremonies.

The staff of the Sherman County Clerk's office strives to provide professional, effective service to the public.

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Election: May 19, 2009

Please follow this link for results of the May 19, 2009 Special District Election.  With a 48% voter turnout for this election, Sherman County had one of the highest reported percentages in the state!


County Clerk
Jenine McDermid
(541) 565-3606

Deputy Clerk
Carol Thompson
(541) 565-3606

Board of Property Tax Appeals Clerk
Jenine McDermid
(541) 565-3606

 

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