Multnomah County

I feel compelled to tell everyone about my pleasant experience today with Multnomah County.
After looking at my completed passport application on my refrigerator for the last six months, I decided I’d procrastinated long enough, today was the day to get it submitted.
As another reviewer said, the key is being prepared, but I still dreaded going in and standing in line for what I was sure would be a long line, and I would have to deal with cranky people in the office. Much to my surprise, my experience was the exact opposite of that! I was greeted as soon as I walked in and offered help to get set up in the queue. I didn’t have photos yet. I read online that I could have them taken there for $ 10, which I think is the most convenient option — I waited just a few minutes while the photographer helped another person. She was very kind, even said she’d retake my pics if I didn’t like them– DMV, take notes! I would absolutely recommend this route — they even printed me a spare photo (for some reason, I was not expecting this).
I returned to the area to turn everything in and while I waited I observed the staff in the office. Everyone was friendly — even seemed to be enjoying their work! I was only there about 30 mins start to finish. I expect wait times are shorter earlier in the day, but for the lunch hour on a Friday, 30 mins isn’t too bad.

We needed an application for something, and we headed here in the early afternoon on a Thursday. The line was non-​existent. As soon as the lady at the desk helped us get a number, we were called immediately! Wow! Talk about service!
The lady who helped us was so polite, friendly, and sweet. She took her time to help us out and explain everything to us. She answered all the questions we had, and she even went further by telling us even more information and where to go and how to do it.
Coming from California, I’ve never really received such amazing service from a government building. (Sorry, California, but you must understand!)
If ever I need anything else from here — such as a passport for my child — I won’t hesitate to go here!

Here’s the trick for handing government issues successfully: read the instructions and do what they say.
Came here to get my marriage license (woohoo!) and I had already filled out the form online and submitted it. Came at 4 pm on a Wednesday. FYI, they’re only open from 9 – 4:30 cause they really want to make it convenient for everyone! The website says traffic is usually high around 4 – 4:30, for obvious reasons, but today it wasn’t too bad. They only take cash, so be sure you have some for whatever purpose you’re here. We were in and out in under 10 minutes. Now we just need to have a wedding!

Easy place to find. Free street parking. Parking Lot across the street. Came in with my Passport info in tact and whithin 5 minutes I was done and $ 135.00 less but im getting my Passport.
Food of the world.
You’ve been warned!