Oregon State Archives

Administrative Rule Filing Resources

File online
Learn more about how to file Rulemaking and Rulemaking Hearing Notices online.

Microsoft Word format filing forms

Appointment of Rules Coordinator

Delegation of Rulemaking Authority

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact

Certificate and Order for Filing Permanent Administrative Rules

Certificate and Order for Filing Temporary Administrative Rules

Statement of Need and Justification

Overviews and checklists
These resources are compiled from requirements in Oregon Attorney General's Administrative Law Manual.

Rulemaking overviews that outline the process for filing OARs (PDF).

Rulemaking checklists for keeping track of actions during rulemaking (PDF).

Notes
1.) The OAR Compilation is updated on the first of each month to include all rule actions filed with the Secretary of State’s office by the 15th of the previous month, or by the previous workday if the 15th is on a weekend or holiday.

2.) The official copy of an Oregon Administrative Rule is contained in the Administrative Order filed at the Archives Division, 800 Summer St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97310. Any discrepancies with the published version are satisfied in favor of the Administrative Order. The Oregon Administrative Rules and the Oregon Bulletin are copyrighted by the Oregon Secretary of State. Terms and Conditions of Use

Contact Archives Division

Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri
Phone (503) 373-0701
Fax (503) 378-4118
reference.archives@state.or.us
800 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97310-1349