The Board has agreed to move the renewal deadline one month earlier. That means that the license will still expire on Oct. 31, but the late fee will be applied to postmarks after Sep. 30. Expiration notices will therefore be mailed in early August.

Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in the year 2009. Planning for this big event has already begun. Check out the Oregon 150 Web site. You can share your thoughts and ideas with the planning team, sign up to receive e-mail updates, and learn how you can get involved.

Protect yourself, your family and your co-workers by staying informed. The Governor of Oregon has asked that this site be posted to all state agency web sites. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor on your health care, especially at this time of year.
The fewer of us who get sick from either seasonal influenza or pandemic H1N1 influenza, the more we can reduce the impact in our schools and workplaces. Visit the state's flu Web site at www.flu.oregon.gov or call the state hotline at 1-800-978-3040.

Renewals for 2009-2011 are being mailed on August 13th, 2009. Once you receive your renewal, you can complete it and pay online using a credit card (VISA or MasterCard) by clicking the link below. You will need the Renewal Code that is printed on your renewal. You may also complete the renewal by completing the paperwork and submitting payment by check. If you have any questions, please contact the Board office at (971) 673-0190 during the hours of 8:00-12:00 Tuesday or 8:00am to 4:30pm Thursday.