It's secure, speedy and saves you a stamp! OHLA's online renewal feature is part of our ongoing efforts to provide customer service excellence and a streamlined regulatory environment.

If you can't resolve a problem or issue with a practitioner of one of the health and related professions OHLA regulates, we can help.

Check our online database to see if a professional is licensed or has been subject to disciplinary action (license suspension, probation or revocation).

It pays to be prepared! OHLA's Regulatory Operations Division has created a new facility self-inspection checklist to help guide facilities and practitioners in preparing for facility inspections.

Conducting a monthly self-inspection will assist in maintaining compliance with state regulations and help reduce or eliminate the number of violations cited during OHLA inspections.

Ultimately, staying in compliance means you'll be serving your clients better by protecting their health and safety.

OHLA has also created a sample client record form for estheticians and nail technicians, who are required to obtain and keep client records.

Access regulatory news, publications and OHLA's online newsletter, Licensing Line.

Board of Cosmetology license holders have two different effective dates for new fees resulting from recent administrative rulemaking:

October 1, 2008: Facility Owners / Independent Contractors / CID, Permit Holders
September 1, 2008, was previously the effective date for fee changes for facility owners, independent contractors, and certificate of identification (CID) and permit holders. Database modification and updating required moving the effective date to October 1, 2008.

Based on stakeholder feedback and recommendations of the hearings officer, OHLA is adjusting the late fee charged for authorizations to practice in expired status to $25 for the initial month in expired status and $10 per month thereafter.

July 1, 2009: Individual Practitioners / New Applicants
OHLA is postponing fee changes for practitioner applications, examinations, original and renewal certification, and late renewals to July 1, 2009. The current late renewal fee for practitioners of $25 per year in expired status will change to $25 for the first month and $10 per month thereafter in expired status on July 1, 2009.

Review the independent hearing officer's report of the public administrative rules hearing held on July 23, 2008, by clicking on the third link below. The report includes a summary of stakeholder comment.

Click on the fourth link below to view a slide show highlighting OHLA's cost allocation model used to establish fees. Downloading the 63 MB file may take longer than usual.

Please contact OHLA's Customer Service Hotline at 503-373-2292 or e-mail ohla.info@state.or.us if you have questions or concerns.

OHLA is currently looking to fill recent openings on the volunteer citizen boards and councils the agency oversees. Appointments are made by the Governor's Office of Executive Appointments.

Applicants complete and submit an Executive Appointments Interest Form if interested in a particular position.

Contact OHLA at 503-373-2049 or ohla.info@state.or.us for more information.

Oregon celebrates its 150th birthday in 2009. Planning for this big event has already begun. Learn more and get involved!