Skip to main content

Oregon State Flag An official website of the State of Oregon »

Oregon Health Authority logo

Advisory Council on Hearing Aids - Blog

IntroText

Upcoming HLO Closures and Delays

Mark your calendar:
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be closed or have delayed openings on the following days:

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026: Lobby will be closed. No walk-in service or testing available this day.
  • Friday, July 3, 2026: Office will be closed for Independence Day
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Late opening. Lobby will open at 10 a.m.
  • Friday, August 28, 2026: Lobby will be closed. No walk-in service or testing available this day.
  • Monday, September 7, 2026: Office will be closed for Labor Day​

Examinations will not be offered, and licenses will not be issued on these days with the exception of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with the office opening at 10 a.m. for all services.

Our Regular office hours are:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Testing hours are:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For examination and licensing questions, call (503) 378-8667. You can also email hlo.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Many of your questions can be answered by consulting our website at www.oregon.gov/o​ha/ph/hlo​.

2026 Hearing Aid Specialist Practical Exam Dates Announced

​The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical examination required for individuals to obtain licensure in Oregon as a Hearing Aid Specialist. The examination is administered quarterly at the HLO in Salem, Oregon. The 2026 exam dates are:

  • January 12, 2026 (apply by December 10, 2025)
  • April 13, 2026 (apply by March 12, 2026)
  • July 20, 2026 (apply by June 19, 2026)
  • October 5, 2026 (apply by September 2, 2026)

All examination will be held at the following location:

​​​​​​HLO Board Room:
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301​​

For more information, see the license information page.​

 

 Subscribe to receive email notification of blog updates.