OAR 847-007-0010 outlines the process for a person to petition the Oregon Medical Board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction would prevent the person from receiving a MD/DO, DPM, PA, or acupuncture license. To request predetermination for other licenses, please contact the
appropriate state licensing board.
To request a predetermination:- Collect relevant documentation related to the criminal conviction(s) you would like the OMB to review.
- Complete the OMB Determination Petition Form
- Submit form, relevant criminal history documentation, and required $75 fee to OMB:
- Mail to 1500 SW 1st Ave, Suite 620, Portland, Oregon 97201
- Fax to 971-673-2670
- OMB will acknowledge receipt and review material provided by the petitioner.
- OMB will provide a decision in writing as to whether the petitioner's criminal conviction(s) prevent the person from obtaining a license issued by the OMB.
A determination made under this rule:- Is subject to the same confidentiality requirements that are applicable to completed applications for a license; and
- Is not considered a final determination of the OMB.
After OMB provides a predetermination decision:- The OMB will reconsider a determination that a criminal conviction prevents the person from obtaining a license if the person submits a completed application for a license.
- Upon reconsideration, the OMB may rescind a previous determination that a criminal conviction does not prevent the person from obtaining a license if the applicant:
- Has allegations or charges pending in criminal court;
- Failed to disclose a previous criminal conviction;
- Has been convicted of another crime during the period between the determination and the person's submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license; or
- Has been convicted of a crime that, during the period between the determination and the person's submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license, became subject to a change in state or federal law that prohibits licensure for an occupational or professional license because of a conviction of that crime.
- Failure to disclose a previous criminal conviction includes any misrepresentation of a prior criminal conviction, any concealment or failure to disclose a material fact about a prior criminal conviction, or any other misinformation regarding a prior criminal conviction.
- Nothing in OAR 847-007-0010 prohibits the OMB from denying licensure for a reason other than conviction of a crime.
Resources: For questions about this process please contact the Licensing Call Center: