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Oregon Process Server

Service of process in all 36 Oregon counties, including substituted and office service with the follow-up mailing ORCP 7 requires.

Request service in Oregon 855-505-9155
RELATION-BACK WINDOW
60 days
SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
Age 14+
COUNTIES
36

Who may serve

Any competent adult

Resident of Oregon or the service state

Substituted service

Resident aged 14+

Plus a follow-up mailing

Office service

Person in charge

During normal hours, plus mailing

Time to appear

30 days

After service

Overview

Process Server in Oregon: How Service of Process Works

Oregon has no process server license. Under ORCP 7 E, any competent adult who lives in Oregon or in the state where service is made can serve, as long as they aren't a party or a party's officer, director, employee or attorney. Oregon offers two practical alternatives to personal service: substituted service on anyone 14 or older who lives at the defendant's home, and office service on the person apparently in charge of the defendant's office. Both need a follow-up mailing.

Who may serve

Who Can Serve Legal Papers in Oregon

Under ORCP 7 E, a summons may be served by any competent person 18 or older who is a resident of Oregon or of the state where service is made, and who is not a party or an officer, director, employee or attorney of a party.

Oregon doesn't license or register process servers. The server certifies their qualifications on the certificate of service.

Typical documents include summonses and complaints, family law petitions, FED (eviction) papers, subpoenas and restraining orders.

Proof you receive

A server other than a sheriff completes a certificate of service stating the time, place and manner of service, their qualifications, and that they knew the person served was the one named. A separate certificate covers the follow-up mailing if someone else did it.

Our services

Our Oregon Process Serving Services

01

Substituted and office service done right

Service in all 36 counties with the follow-up mailing and certificates ORCP 7 requires.

02

Deadline-aware service

Priority service within 60 days of filing so your service relates back under ORS 12.020(2).

03

Portland, Eugene, Salem and statewide

Fast service in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane and every Oregon county.

The rules

Oregon Service of Process Rules

The Oregon rules and statutes that matter most for service:

RuleWhat it covers
ORCP 7 D(2)(a)Personal service
ORCP 7 D(2)(b)Substituted service on a resident aged 14+, plus mailing
ORCP 7 D(2)(c)Office service, plus mailing
ORCP 7 D(2)(d)Service by mail
ORCP 7 EWho may serve
ORS 12.020(2)Service within 60 days relates back to filing

Service methods

How to Serve Legal Documents in Oregon

From the first choice to the last resort, with the rule that allows each one.

1

Personal service

First choice

Delivering true copies of the summons and complaint to the defendant personally.

ORCP 7 D(2)(a)
2

Substituted service

Standard alternative

Delivering copies at the defendant's home to anyone 14 or older who lives there, then mailing a copy with the date, time and place of service. Service is complete on mailing.

ORCP 7 D(2)(b)
3

Office service

If the defendant has an office

Leaving copies at the defendant's office during normal hours with the person apparently in charge, then mailing a copy.

ORCP 7 D(2)(c)
4

Service by mail

Where the rule allows

Mailing with return receipt requested; complete on signature, or 3 days (in state) or 7 days (out of state) after mailing.

ORCP 7 D(2)(d)

Courts

Oregon Courts for Civil Cases

Contact details for the courts that handle most civil litigation in the state.

Federal Court

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon (Portland)

Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, 1000 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

(503) 326-8000M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Court website
State Supreme Court

Oregon Supreme Court

1163 State Street, Salem, OR 97301

(503) 986-5555M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Court website
Family Law Court

Oregon Circuit Courts (Family Division) — By County

Family law matters are handled at the county Circuit Court level; see each county's page for its exact courthouse address

Varies by countyM-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (typical)

Court website

Statewide reach

Process Server Coverage in Every Oregon County

Process service in every Oregon county, 36 in all. Choose a region, then click any county to view its courts and local service details.

Willamette Valley

8 counties
01Multnomah County
02Washington County
03Clackamas County
04Marion County
05Polk County
06Yamhill County
07Benton County
08Linn County

Every assignment is completed under this state's rules of civil procedure and returned with a sworn proof of service for your court.

Good to know

Serving Court Papers in Oregon: What to Know

Mailing completes the service

For substituted and office service, Oregon counts service as complete only when the follow-up mailing is done.

60 days to protect the filing date

Under ORS 12.020(2), serving within 60 days of filing lets service relate back to the filing date for limitation purposes.

Office service is useful

Leaving papers with the person in charge at a defendant's office is a valid method, followed by a mailing.

Employees can't serve

A party's officers, directors, employees and attorneys can't serve, even if they're otherwise qualified.

FAQs

Process Server Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Call 855-505-9155.

Who can serve papers in Oregon?

Any competent adult who lives in Oregon or the state where service is made and isn't a party or a party's officer, director, employee or attorney, under ORCP 7 E. Oregon doesn't license process servers.

Can someone else at my house accept papers for me in Oregon?

Yes. Under ORCP 7 D(2)(b), papers can be left with anyone 14 or older who lives at your home, and a copy is then mailed to you.

Can papers be left at my office in Oregon?

Yes. Office service lets papers be left during normal working hours with the person apparently in charge of your office, followed by a mailing.

I was served in Oregon. How long do I have to respond?

The summons requires you to appear within 30 days of service. The summons states the deadline; a lawyer licensed in Oregon can confirm it.

How much does a process server cost in Oregon?

Prices in Oregon depend on where the person is, from Salem to Eastern Oregon, how fast you need it, how many attempts it takes and whether we need to find a new address first. You get a fixed quote before we start.

Sources and further reading

This page is general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, so we confirm current requirements for every assignment.

Need a Process Server in Oregon?

Send us the documents and the address. We'll confirm cost and timing before we start.

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