| Renewal Frequently Asked Questions |
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| General renewal questions |
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Why did I receive a renewal application?
All scale and meter licenses expire annually on June 30th. They are required to be licensed with us if they are used in commercial transactions, such as buying and selling based upon weight or measure. You must renew your license before July 1st to continue using it commercially.
What am I supposed to do with my renewal?
- Carefully review your renewal application.
- Handwrite any changes to your business name, contact information, mailing address, location address, phone, and fax numbers.
- Write in the total fee submitted.
- If paying by Visa or Mastercard, complete the payment section.
- If paying by check or money, include with the renewal.
- Write in your name, title, and date at the bottom.
- Return prior to July 1st.
What happens if I do not renew my license by July 1st?
Scales and meters used in commercial transactions are required to be licensed. If you do not renew by July 1st and a state inspector visits your site you will be issued a Notice of Noncompliance for failing to license your scale or meter. Additionally, any renewal payments processed after August 30th will be assessed a late penalty fee.
Are there late payment fees?
Yes. Payments processed after August 30th are charged a late fee. The late fee is assessed for each license type separately.
For license fees $100 or less, the late fee is $30, or the amount of the license fee, whichever is less.
For license fees greater than $100, the late fee is 30 percent, but not to exceed $750.
For example, 12 Type F meters the license fee is $420 (12 x $35). The penalty fee would be $126 (30% of $420). If you also have 1 Type A scale the license fee is $37. The penalty fee for the A scale would be $30. You would need to pay your license fee for both your F meters and A scale plus your late fees for both license types.
I just paid for a new license, do I have to pay to renew less than a year later?
Yes. License fees are due when a new scale or meter is put into commercial use, no matter what time of year, the first time they are licensed. Fees are not prorated. After that, renewals are automatically sent out before the license expires on June 30th. It is not legal to use a device for commercial purposes, at any time, without a license.
What if I did not receive my renewal application?
Renewal applications were mailed the end of May. Notify our office if you did not receive your renewal. We may not have a current mailing address for your business. To avoid late fees, you will need to update your address in writing and request that a renewal is resent to you. Please include the name and address of the business location (and license number if possible) and make a note of the changes. Mail or fax that notification to our office, or email msd-info@oda.state.or.us .
To see what information we currently have in our system, search for your business at: http://oda.state.or.us/dbs/search.lasso.
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| License changes |
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What should I do if I no longer have the business, or the business information has changed?
Notify us in writing right away. In the letter (or on the renewal application) include:
- the name and address of the business location,
- all of your Department of Agriculture licenses issued,
- your license numbers, if possible, and
- the date that the location went out of business or changed ownership.
To see what information we currently have in our system, search for your business at: http://oda.state.or.us/dbs/search.lasso.
What should I do if I increased/decreased my number of scales or meters?
Make this change directly on the renewal form. Cross out the number under Qty (quantity) and hand-write your change, make sure to modify the fee accordingly. Changes will not be final until verified by a state inspector.
For a list of Measurement Standards Device Licenses and the fees, see: http://oregon.gov/ODA/MSD/device_license_list.shtml
What if I no longer have the devices I am being charged for?
Make this change directly on the renewal form. Write a check mark in the box labeled "Check If NOT REQUIRED". Return the form to our office. Changes are not final until verified by a state inspector.
Where should I send business change notices?
Please mail, fax, or email change notifications to us at:
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Licensing
635 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
Secure fax 503-986-4746
E-mail: msd-info@oda.state.or.us
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| License fee amounts |
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What are the license fees for weighing and measuring devices?
Device license fees are based upon the device type and the manufacturer's rated capacity. For a breakdown of device types, license types, and fee requirements please visit our device license page.
Have the license fees changed?
No. License renewal fees are the same as the last license period. They were increased last year for the first time in 15 years. They were increased for licenses beginning July 1, 2007 to maintain a viable program. For more information visit our license fee increase page.
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| Payment methods |
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Can I pay my license fees with a credit card?
Yes. Pay your license fees with either Visa or Mastercard by completing the information on the renewal form. We must have a signature on the form to process the payment.
Where do I send my renewal application with a credit card payment?
If you are paying for your license with a credit card payment, please mail or fax your renewal to us at:
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Licensing
635 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
Secure fax 503-986-4746
Can I pay with credit card over the phone?
No. We must have a signature on the form to process payment. You may complete the form and fax to us at 503-986-4746.
Where do I send my renewal application with a check or money order payment?
To send payment in the form of a check or money order, please mail it to:
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
PO Box 4395, Unit 16
Portland OR 97208-4395
Where should I send business change notices?
Please mail, fax, or email change notifications to us at:
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Licensing
635 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
Secure fax 503-986-4746
E-mail: msd-info@oda.state.or.us
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| Gas station meters |
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How do I count the number of gas station meters I should pay for?
A fuel dispenser may have multiple meters. A multi product dispenser (MPD) must be licensed for each grade of fuel offered at the dispenser. For example, a dispenser with regular, mid-grade, and premium on both sides would have six products and would be licensed as six devices.
What other meters might be licensed at a gas station?
Type F Meters are service station meters pumping under 20 gallons per minute. There are also meters that pump more fuel per minute, (ie. a diesel meter with a manufacture rated capacity of 20-150 gallons per minute) that are licensed as Type G devices. A Type M Meter is also fairly common at gas stations. These are the Propane bottle-fill meters.
For a list of Measurement Standards Device Licenses and the fees, see: http://oregon.gov/ODA/MSD/device_license_list.shtml.
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| Social security number |
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There is a section on the renewal asking for my Social Security Number, is that necessary?
If you are an individually owned business, you may need to fill out this section for a few Department of Agricultures Licenses, this will not include "INC" or "LLC" type of businesses or chain stores.
Measurement Standard licenses are for the device instead of the business, therefore they do not require a social security number. If your renewal is strictly for scales/meters do not enter your Social Security Number. There are Department of Agriculture licenses that require a social security number, so do check with the specific division. Next to the fee for each license on your renewal is a phone number for the division responsible for that license. You may also see the list of ODA licenses for contacting each division.
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| Contact Information |
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I have licenses that are not scales or meters on this renewal, who should I contact for questions?
You need to contact each division that you have a license with for specific questions regarding those licenses. Next to the fee for each license on your renewal is a phone number for the division responsible for that license. If you have a payment question, you will need to contact Licensing directly by phone at 503/986-4600.
Complete list of ODA licenses.
Where should I send business change notices?
Please mail, fax, or email change notifications to us at:
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Attn: Licensing
635 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
Secure fax 503-986-4746
E-mail: msd-info@oda.state.or.us
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