When this step is completed, the applicant will receive a Customer and PIN number via email to complete the applications in step 2. All applicants must pass the 25 question, multiple-choice, open-book Jurisprudence Law Examination. Upon submitting an application for licensure, the applicant will receive an email with a link and log-in information to complete the online Jurisprudence Examination. Your browser is out-of-date! It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites.
Learn how. Skip to main content. Toggle Main Menu Main Navigation. Search this site Submit close. Licensing Information Site Navigation. How to Obtain a license. Meet specific education requirements listed below, and Pass the Oregon Jurisprudence law exam, and Have passed a Board approved written National Examination. The applicant will need to do the following:. Complete and submit an online registration request and required payment if not already completed.
Applicant will receive an email notification with log-in information to complete the online application. The Board will review the online submittal, supporting documentation, and fees as outlined in the Application for Licensure. The applicant will receive an email with a link and log-in information to complete the online Jurisprudence Examination. The applicant will then complete the electronic fingerprinting process to initiate their background check.
Upon successful completion of steps of the online application process and have submitted all required documentation, passing of the Jurisprudence Exam and background check, The applicant will be given a link to pay for the initial license Once the board receives the initial license payment, the applicant will be issued a license. Individuals born in odd numbered years will renew every odd numbered year, regardless of when their initial license was issued.
Those born during an even year will renew every even year. Additionally, licensees must renew before the first day of their birth month. The board requires that all new candidates provide fingerprints for a national criminal background check prior to issuance of a license. Additionally, the state of Oregon requires electronic Fingerprinting, in lieu of fingerprint cards.
