Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners

Board Invites Public Comment on 2025-2027 Budget & Fees

The Board is currently accepting public comment on proposed rulemaking to adopt its next biennial budget. Select fee increases are proposed in conjunction with this budget. See the notice of rulemaking for the proposed changes to the budget and fee rules and for details on how to submit comments. The deadline for written comments is 5:00 PM on May 6, 2025. A virtual rule hearing will be held at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2025 for those who prefer to submit oral comments to Board staff. The proposed budget and related documents can be found on the About the Board page of this website. Please direct any questions to the Board office at osbge.info@bgelab.oregon.gov or 503-566-2837.

Scam Alert for Board Registrants

The attached flyer provides a proactive warning about a potential scam targeting geologists holding professional registrations.  Read for tips on how to recognize scams involving requests for registration-related payments or sensitive information. The Board will not ask for payments or sensitive information over the phone, by email, or by text. The Board encourages its registrants to contact the Board office if ever faced with a question about whether a phone call, e-mail, or other request is legitimately from the Board.