Public RecordsA public record includes, but is not limited to, a document, book, paper, photograph, file, sound recording or machine readable electronic record, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made, received, filed or recorded in pursuance of law or in connection with the transaction of public business(ORS 192.005(5)). The public has the right to inspect any public record of the City of Newberg that is not exempt from disclosure (ORS 192.420).There are several ways to access the records of the city:
View Public Meeting Details

Self Service Records Portal

Submit a Public Records Request

For Police Records, please follow this link:
Request Police Records

Find more information on these options below.

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Search Records
We are currently in the process of digitizing and making available records though Oregon Records Management System. More records are available each month. Below is a link to search our entire repository as well as some saved searches to get you directly to some of our most frequently requested records. 

Search Digital Records

Common Searches:
(Due to recent system updates, some indexes are not currently available, please check back again soon.)

• Resolutions (Search Res#### - the last four digits of the resolution to find a specific resolution.)
  • 2024-Present
  • 2015-2023
  • 1925-2014
• Ordinances (Search Ord####- the last four digits of the ordinance to find a specific ordinance.)
  •  2024-Present
  • 1890-2024
• Orders 
• Permits (Search for address for specific results.)
• Plans (Residential plans are retained for 2 years, commercial plans are retained for 5 years. Plans are actively being added and are organized by address.)
• City Council Minutes 
• Council Agenda Packets
• Board, Committee, and Commission Minutes (Search by date or name of committee to narrow down.)

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Public Records Requests
The City Recorder's Office is happy to assist you will accessing public records. If you need assistance accessing records or the records you would like to see are not available in our public portal above, please follow the public records request process. 

Please review our public records request process and fee structure before submitting a public records request.  For general records requests please use the form below.

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Public Records Request Form

This form is for general records requests only, for police records requests, please see the police records request form.

Name*

Date*

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Email*

Pursuant to ORS 192.311-192.478, I request inspection of the following records: (Please be specific and provide as much detail as possible, including date ranges, addresses, and key words).*

How would you like to receive these records?* E-mail Mail Physical pick up at City Hall Make an appointment to view at City Hall

Acknowledgement of policy*

By checking this box and typing my name below I acknowledge that, I am aware that there may be costs related to this request based on the fee structure adopted by the City Council, and I am aware that I will be notified by the City if any fees need to be paid to complete this request.

Signature*?

Document Center

The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

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Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
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Resolution Indices4 documents

• Newberg City Council Resolution Index 2024-Current
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  Ordinance/Resolution ID:  Resolution Index; Summery:  The Resolution indices contain titles of all the resolutions passed by the City of Newberg and the Newberg Urban Renewal Agency.  To find a specific resolution, open the corresponding Index, find the resolution number. Contact the City Recorder for access to specific resolutions. cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov
• Newberg City Council Resolution Index 2014-2023
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  Ordinance/Resolution ID:  Resolution Index; Summery:  The Resolution indices contain titles of all the resolutions passed by the City of Newberg and the Newberg Urban Renewal Agency.  To find a specific resolution, open the corresponding Index, find the resolution number. Contact the City Recorder for access to specific resolutions. cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov
• Newberg City Council 1925 to 2014 Resolution Index
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  Ordinance/Resolution ID:  Resolution Index; Summery:  The Resolution indices contain titles of all the resolutions passed by the City of Newberg and the Newberg Urban Renewal Agency.  To find a specific resolution, open the corresponding Index, find the resolution number. Contact the City Recorder for access to specific resolutions. cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov
• Urban Renewal Resolution Index 2021-Present
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  Ordinance/Resolution ID:  Resolution Index; Summery:  The Resolution indices contain titles of all the resolutions passed by the City of Newberg and the Newberg Urban Renewal Agency.  To find a specific resolution, open the corresponding Index, find the resolution number. Contact the City Recorder for access to specific resolutions. cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov

City Charter1 document

• 2023 Newberg City Charter
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Records Request and Form2 documents

• City of Newberg Public Records Request process Resolution 2017-3417
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• Master Fee Schedule
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Ordinance Indices1 document

• Ordinance Index 2024-Current
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