Collection Agencies

Oregon Revised Statute 697.005 - 697.115

Any person collecting third-party debts or acting as a repossessor of collateral due to another person must be registered as a collection agency. A $10,000 surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required for registration.

As of March 31, 2008, 731 collection agencies were registered.

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Forms

Application form 440-2778 last updated: 08/22/2007

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Statutes and Rules

Collection Agencies; Check-Cashing Businesses; Debt Consolidating Agencies	ORS Chapter 697 (697.005 to 697.095)
Collection agencies	OAR Chapter 441, Division 810