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Oregon Parks & Recreation Department: Oregon Heritage: National Register

National Register Information, Forms, and Instructions
General Information about the National Register
 
National Register Fact Sheet [pdf] - A SHPO document that describes more about the National Register and how to list a property in Oregon
 
National Register Process [pdf] - An illustration of the National Register process
 
The Benefits and Responsibilities of National Register Listing [pdf] - Describes what programs are available to property owners with National Register-listed properties and applicable land-use laws
 
Historic District Fact Sheet [pdf] - Describes what property owners need to know about historic districts and their rights and responsibilities
 

National Register Nomination Forms
 
Historic Resource Record [doc] – Complete and return this document to the SHPO for a preliminary assessment of a single property’s eligibility for the National Register
 
Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPD) [doc] – For use with a Multiple Property Submission (MPS)
 
Use the following form to complete National Register nominations for single properties and historic districts. Note: the form is formatted to Oregon SHPO standards, including font size, format, and page numbering.
 
National Register Nomination Form 
 
National Register Nomination Continuation Sheet  
 
Example National Register Nomination in new 2009-10 form [pdf]

Instructions for Completing National Register Nominations
 
"Guidelines for Conducting Historic Resource Surveys in Oregon" [pdf] – SHPO guidelines for completing Reconnaissance and Intensive Level Surveys for historic districts
 
National Register Bulletin #15, "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation" [pdf] - National Park Service bulletin that explains how to determine if a property is or is not eligible for the National Register
 
National Register Bullitin #16a, "How to Complete the National Register Form" [pdf] - National Park Service bulletin that includes specific instructions for completing National Register nominations
 
National Register Bulletin #16b, "How to Complete the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form" - National Park Service bulletin about how to complete the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form
 
National Register Digital Photo Checklist [pdf] - Oregon SHPO document specifying the requirements for digital photography
 
Tips for writing Section 7, Architectural Description [pdf]– Tip sheet for completing Section 7 of the National Register nomination

Tips for writing Section 8, Statement of Significance [pdf] – Tip sheet for completing Section 8 of the National Register nomination