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CHL - Proof of Residency

In order to provide proof of residency, you must have the most up-to-date information on your Oregon Driver’s License or Oregon Identification Card and they must be valid. 

 

You may also provide one of the following:

  • DMV receipt showing your name and change of address

  • Current rental or lease agreement

  • Current voter registration card
      * People who travel & have no permanent residence, but consider Polk County as home may use this

Legal Definitions

Need to know what a legal term means?

Legal Definitions

 

Need to know how a specific statute is worded?  Make sure you write down the ORS number first or you can copy & paste.
 

Oregon Revised Statutes

 

 

Legal Assistance

You may be able to find some legal assistance through the following:

Marion-Polk Legal Aid Service

Oregon Law Help

 

Or find an attorney by contacting:

Oregon State Bar

 

 

Other Legal Resources

Legal Forms

The Oregon Judicial Department's website offers legal forms for you to download.

 

You can also check online with different County Circuit Courts, have an attorney produce the legal forms you need or check with stationary stores that carry Do-It-Yourself legal forms.

 

 

Other Legal Resources

Legal Advice

The Polk County Sheriff's Office and other public safety agencies, along with Oregon Courts, are not permitted to give legal advice pursuant to Oregon Law.

 

States That Recognize Oregon's CHL

* As agreements of reciprocity may be subject to change you should check with the appropriate state, city, town or county before traveling outside Oregon for the most current and accurate information regarding carrying a handgun in that area.

 

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National Parks

Persons who possess a concealed handgun license may carry their weapons into National Parks.

 

Be aware that any visitor's center in a National Park is a Federal Building and it is illegal to carry there.

National Forests & Wilderness Areas

Persons who have obtained a valid concealed handgun license may carry their weapon onto National Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management lands unless there is a specific order issued by the local administrator or forest ranger to the contrary.

 

It is your responsibility to check on restrictions where you plan to visit.

Restrictions are generally put into effect during festivals or large gatherings, or at popular recreation areas where there are safety concerns.

 

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