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Detailed Information for: Clerk of Scales (Racing)
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Updated: 8/16/2005
Description: The clerk of scales shall:
(1) Weigh jockeys out and in, and ensure that riders carry the correct assigned weight.
(2) At the time of weighing out, record all overweights and cause these to be announced publicly and posted in a conspicuous place before the running of each race.
(3) Ensure that the scales have been certified to be accurate by a reputable company or governmental agency prior to the start of the race meet.
(4) Check the scales for accuracy every race day.
(5) Maintain accurate scale sheets for each race.

Statutory Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 462.270(3)
OAR 462-120
Duration: 3 years
Fees - application, exam, etc.: 
  • All ORC licenses cost $30 for the initial 3-year license, and then $2 per year for each additional license category. All "add on" licenses will expire at the same time as the initial license.
  • Renewals are processed exacly like the initial application.
  • Lost licenses are replaced at a cost of $5 per year left until expiration of the original license.

All applications are considered pending until they are reviewed by the stewards / judges. The application fee is not refundable, even if the license is denied.
Responsible Agency: Racing Commission
Fee Exemptions: none
Examination Information: none
Continuing Ed Requirements: none
Bonding Requirements: none
Insurance Requirements: none
Prerequisites: none
Application Form: Multi Jurisdictional License Application
Duplicate: Required Documentation:
Completed ORC / Napra application 
Service Links:  Application Instructions
 Application
contact Agency Contact Information
Required Documentation:
  • Picture ID
  • Completed ORC / Napra application
  • Proof of permit to work in the US if not a US citizen.
Additional Information: Contact the licensing office of the Oregon Racing Commission for any application forms and more detailed information. Call us at 503-731-4052 or email the licensing clerk at jmeier@oregonvos.net.

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Racing Commission
E-mail Address: ginger.g.simmons@state.or.us
Phone: 971-673-0207
Mail Address: Oregon Racing Commission
800 NE Oregon Street # 11, Suite 310
Portland, OR 97232
Website Information: http://racing.oregon.gov/RACING/

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