Oregon Sex Offenders Registry Lookup
Oregon keeps a statewide registry of sex offenders run by the Oregon State Police. The public can search this registry to find sex offenders by name, zip code, city, county, or street address. Local agencies like the Portland Police and county sheriff offices also track sex offenders who live in their communities. You can look up sex offenders across all 36 Oregon counties through the state website or contact your local law enforcement office. This page covers how to search Oregon sex offender records, what the registry shows, and where to find more details.
Oregon Sex Offender Registry Overview
The Oregon State Police run the central sex offender registry for the whole state. This registry tracks all sex offenders who must register under Oregon law. There are roughly 32,000 registered sex offenders in Oregon. The state groups these offenders into risk levels. Level 1 means low risk. Level 2 is moderate risk. Level 3 is high risk. A fourth group called Sexually Violent Dangerous Offenders, or SVDOs, covers the most serious cases. Each level has its own rules for how long an offender must stay on the registry in Oregon.
The public website only shows Level 3 and SVDO sex offenders. That is a key fact to keep in mind. Out of about 32,000 total registered sex offenders in Oregon, only around 1,266 are Level 3. That means the public site leaves out roughly 98% of all sex offenders in the state. A KATU investigation found that the vast bulk of Oregon sex offenders do not appear on the public registry at all.
The Oregon State Police website for sex offenders at sexoffenders.oregon.gov lets you search by first name, last name, zip code, city or town, county, or address radius. You can enter up to five zip codes at once. The site returns results for Level 3 and SVDO sex offenders only. Each result shows a photo, name, age, and address of the offender in Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Corrections provides a screenshot of its offender search tool on its victim services page. You can visit the Oregon Department of Corrections Offender Search page for more details.
This tool helps victims and the public look up offenders who are or were in state custody in Oregon.
How to Search Oregon Sex Offenders
You have several ways to search for sex offenders in Oregon. The state registry is the main tool. But it only shows the highest risk offenders. For a broader search, you can use other state and federal resources. Each has its own scope and limits.
The Oregon Offender Search portal lets you look up people in the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections. This is a separate tool from the sex offender registry. It covers all offenders under DOC supervision, not just sex offenders. You can search by name or ID number. Results show the person's status, location, and sentence details in Oregon.
The Oregon Offender Search portal is shown below with its public search form.
This portal gives access to records for all inmates and supervised offenders in Oregon state custody.
For court records tied to sex offenses in Oregon, you can use the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network, or OJCIN. Access costs $8 per name search through the OJCIN system. A subscription plan is also available at $190 per month for heavy users. Court records show charges, case status, and outcomes for sex offense cases filed in Oregon circuit courts.
You can also run a name-based criminal history check through the Oregon State Police. This costs $10 per name. Submit your request through the OSP Public Records Request page. These checks cover statewide criminal history data in Oregon.
The OSP Public Records Request page is shown here.
You can use this page to request criminal history information from OSP in Oregon.
Note: The public sex offender registry has not assessed specific risk for listed offenders, and address data may not be current.
Sex Offender Risk Levels in Oregon
Oregon uses a classification system to sort sex offenders by risk. The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or local supervisory authorities assign these levels. Each level affects how long the person must register and whether their name shows on the public site. The four levels are:
- Level 1 (Low Risk) - Can petition for relief from registration after 5 years
- Level 2 (Moderate Risk) - Can petition for relief after 10 years
- Level 3 (High Risk) - Posted on the public website, lifetime registration required
- SVDO (Sexually Violent Dangerous Offender) - Posted on the public website
Only Level 3 and SVDO sex offenders show up on the public registry in Oregon. This means most registered sex offenders are not visible to the public online. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders still must report to law enforcement. They must keep their registration current. But their names and photos do not appear on the state website. If you need details on a Level 1 or Level 2 sex offender in Oregon, you may need to contact local law enforcement or submit a records request to OSP.
The OSP Offender Information Page explains what data the state collects on each registered sex offender in Oregon.
This page details the types of records kept for each sex offender on the Oregon registry.
Oregon Sex Offender Registration Rules
Sex offenders in Oregon must follow strict registration rules. They must report within 10 days of their birthday each year. They must also report within 10 days of any change in residence, school enrollment, or legal name. A 2019 law, HB 2045B, added new rules that took effect on January 1, 2021. Sex offenders in Oregon must now report any legal name change and must give 21 days notice before any international travel.
The main statutes for sex offender registration in Oregon are found in ORS Chapter 163A. This chapter was renumbered from Chapter 181 in 2015. It covers reporting duties, classification rules, and public access provisions. HB 2299 in 2005 set up the current registration framework, which took effect January 1, 2006. HB 3486, also from 2005, required the state to post predatory and SVDO sex offenders on the internet in Oregon.
The OSP Statutes and Laws page lays out the full legal framework for sex offenders in Oregon.
You can find the complete list of sex offender laws at the OSP Statutes and Laws page.
Note: Under ORS 163A.225, the state limits what details it can release about first-time and juvenile sex offenders in Oregon.
Oregon Sex Offense Sentencing Laws
Oregon has tough sentencing rules for repeat sex offenders. Under ORS 137.690, a person convicted of a second sex offense faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years. A third conviction brings a presumptive life sentence under ORS 137.719. These laws aim to keep the most dangerous sex offenders off the streets in Oregon.
The full text of ORS Chapter 137 covers sentencing rules for all crimes in Oregon, including sex offenses.
This chapter details mandatory minimums and other sentencing provisions that apply to sex offenders in Oregon.
ORS Chapter 163A contains the core statutes for sex offender reporting and classification in Oregon.
These statutes define who must register as a sex offender and what duties they owe to the state of Oregon.
Sex Offender Records and Public Access in Oregon
Sex offender records have special rules around public access in Oregon. Under ORS 163A.215, sex offender registration records are exempt from public disclosure. This does not mean all data is hidden. The state still posts Level 3 and SVDO sex offenders online. But the full registry files are not open to bulk public requests. The exemption protects certain details from broad release in Oregon.
The conditions of use on the public registry site state that OSP has not assessed the specific risk of any listed sex offender. The information is advisory only. Address data may not reflect where an offender lives right now. The state updates records as offenders report changes, but gaps can occur. Always treat registry data as a starting point, not a final answer, when looking up sex offenders in Oregon.
The KATU investigation into registry limitations shed light on how many sex offenders remain hidden from public view in Oregon.
The report found that roughly 98% of registered sex offenders in Oregon do not appear on the public website.
Local Sex Offender Resources in Oregon
Several Oregon counties and cities have their own sex offender tracking programs. Multnomah County leads the state with 3,589 registered sex offenders. Marion County has 2,010. Washington County has 1,772. Lane County has 1,769. Clackamas County has 1,367. These five counties hold the largest share of Oregon's sex offender population.
The Portland Police handle sex offender registration at 4735 E Burnside Street. Walk-in hours are Monday and Wednesday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 2 PM. You can learn more at the Portland Police Sex Offender Registration page.
The Portland Police sex offender registration page is shown here.
Portland residents who need to register as sex offenders use this office on E Burnside Street in Oregon.
The Multnomah County Sheriff also handles sex offender registration at a Fairview location. Walk-in hours are Wednesdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. Visit the Multnomah County Sheriff website for current details on sex offender services in Oregon.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's sex offender information page is shown below.
This page covers sex offender registration services run by the Multnomah County Sheriff in Oregon.
Note: Contact the Oregon State Police sex offender unit at 503-934-1258 or sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov for questions about the statewide registry.
National Sex Offender Search Tools
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search for sex offenders across all 50 states at once. This free tool pulls data from each state's registry, including Oregon. It is run by the U.S. Department of Justice. You can search by name, zip code, or geographic area. Results link back to the state registry for full details on each sex offender.
The National Sex Offender Public Website home page is shown here.
This federal tool lets you search sex offenders in Oregon and every other state from one place.
Browse Oregon Sex Offenders by County
Oregon has 36 counties, each with local law enforcement that tracks sex offenders. Pick a county below to find sex offender records and resources for that area.
Sex Offenders in Major Oregon Cities
Major cities in Oregon have local sex offender registration offices and resources. Pick a city below to learn about sex offender records in that area.