Clerk's Office

Synonym: 
clerk

May 19, 2026 Primary Election

May 19th, 2026 Primary Election Important Dates:

  • September 11th, 2025:  First day a candidate may file
  • March 3rd, 2026:  Last day an incumbent candidate may file seeking re-election (does not include PCP's)
  • March 10th, 2026:  Last day a candidate may file or withdraw

 

November 4th, 2025 Special Election

Live Link for Ballot Processing Observation    

 

NOT EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A BALLOT.  ONLY THOSE RESIDING IN THE AMITY FIRE DISTRICT OR THE SOUTHWEST POLK RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. 

 

 

November 4th, 2025 Special Election

    Marriage Ceremonies

    The Polk County Clerk is available to perform marriage ceremonies for a fee of $117.00.  Please contact our office at the below number for availability and to set up an appointment.  We are often available for last minute ceremonies.

    • Polk County Clerk:  503.623.9217

    To be married by a Polk County Judge:

    • 503.623.5235

    To be married by a Marion County Justice of the Peace- Spanish speaking ceremonies are available.

    Political Signs

    The size and placement of a political sign does not fall under election law.

    Passports

    Polk County is not a passport creation agency. 

    For more information on Real ID please go to the ODOT DMV website: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/Real_ID.aspx

    For information on where to get a passport, please go to the US Department of State Passport location page: https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

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