# ORS § 342.127: 342.127 Fees > Oregon · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.127 ## Section - **Citation:** ORS § 342.127 - **Heading:** 342.127 Fees - **Jurisdiction:** Oregon - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** OR Code / Title 30 / Chapter 342 / Section 342.127 ## Text (1) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall establish and collect: (a) A fee not to exceed $350 for evaluation of the initial application for each educator license for which application is made. If the applicant is eligible for the educator license for which application is made, the commission shall issue the license without additional charge. (b) A fee not to exceed $350 for the renewal of each educator license and a fee not to exceed $50 for each official paper license. If the educator is certified by a national professional organization for teaching standards recognized by the commission, the commission shall renew the license without charge. (c) A fee not to exceed $800 for a beginning educator assessment conducted in lieu of an approved preparation program required for licensure. (d) A fee not to exceed $350 for registration as a public charter school teacher or administrator that includes any fee charged pursuant to rules adopted under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . (e) A fee not to exceed $350 for renewal of a registration as a public charter school teacher or administrator that includes any fee charged pursuant to rules adopted under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . (2) In addition to the fee required by subsection (1) of this section for the issuance of an educator license, the commission shall collect a fee not to exceed $150 for the evaluation of an applicant requesting licensing based upon completion of an educator preparation program other than an Oregon approved educator preparation program. (3) In addition to the fees required by subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall collect a late application fee not to exceed $40 per month up to a maximum of $200 from an applicant who fails to make timely application for renewal of the license or registration. The actual amount of the fee shall be determined in accordance with rules of the commission. (4) In addition to the fees required by subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall collect a late application fee not to exceed $350 for the reinstatement of an expired license. The requirements for reinstatement and the actual amount of the fee shall be determined in accordance with rules of the commission. (5) Notwithstanding the expiration date posted on the license, the license shall continue to be valid for an additional 120 days, provided the educator has made a timely application, as determined by the commission, for renewal prior to the expiration date on the license. (6) In addition to the fee required by subsection (1) of this section for the issuance of an educator license, the commission shall collect a fee not to exceed $1,000 for the reinstatement of a license that has been suspended or revoked by the commission for gross neglect of duty or gross unfitness under ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) . (7) In addition to the fee required by subsection (1) of this section for the issuance of an educator license, the commission shall collect a fee not to exceed $200 for the issuance of any license through an expedited process under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) (7) at the request of any school district, public charter school or education service district that seeks to employ the applicant. The fee shall be paid by the school district, public charter school or education service district. educator license, the commission shall collect a fee not to exceed $200 for the issuance of any license through an expedited process under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) (7) at the request of any school district, public charter school or education service district that seeks to employ the applicant. The fee shall be paid by the school district, public charter school or education service district. (8) Fees established under this section shall cover, but not exceed, the full cost of administrative expenses incurred by the commission during any biennium. [Subsections (1) and (2) formerly part of 342.125 (Types of licenses) ; subsection (3) enacted as 1965 c.535 §14; 1969 c.416 §1; 1971 c.41 §1; 1973 c.270 §4; 1981 c.663 §3; 1983 c.14 §1; 1991 c.144 §1; 1993 c.45 §156; 1997 c.165 §1; 1997 c.352 §3; 1999 c.199 §4; 1999 c.768 §1; 2005 c.730 §18; 2007 c.35 §3; 2007 c.575 §10; 2015 c.245 §3; 2015 c.647 §8; 2017 c.446 §2; 2017 c.662 §3; 2018 c.72 §3; 2021 c.647 §§1,4; 2023 c.592 §§31,32] Source: Section 342.127 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html (accessed May 26, 2025). ## Nearby sections - [ORS § 342.120 342.120 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.120.md) - [ORS § 342.121 342.121 Teacher and administrator licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.121.md) - [ORS § 342.122 342.122 National Board Certification Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.122.md) - [ORS § 342.123 342.123 Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.123.md) - [ORS § 342.125 342.125 Types of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.125.md) - [ORS § 342.127 342.127 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.127.md) - [ORS § 342.130 342.130 Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.130.md) - [ORS § 342.136 342.136 Preliminary teaching license, personnel service license and administrative license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.136.md) - [ORS § 342.137 342.137 Distinguished teacher leader license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.137.md) - [ORS § 342.138 342.138 Professional teaching license, professional personnel service license and professional administrative license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.138.md) - [ORS § 342.143 342.143 Issuance of licenses and registrations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.143.md) - [ORS § 342.144 342.144 American Indian languages teaching license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.144.md) - [ORS § 342.147 342.147 Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.147.md) - [ORS § 342.153 342.153 Proficiency in Braille required for teaching license to provide education to blind students](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.153.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T30_C342_S342.127. 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