FAQ Topic: Permits & licensing

Does the county require a business license?

Sherman County does not require a business license to do business with or within the county. However, the state of Oregon does require business registration, at a cost of $50 biannually. To be compliant, register your business at http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/register.aspx, and select that you intend to also do business from Sherman County. You’ll also want to … Continued

When are the pesticide core classes for the Oregon Pesticide Applicators License?

Contact Jacob Powell at Wasco County Extension Office for the current list of agricultural classes offered in the Mid-Columbia; he can be reached at  (541) 565-5494 or jacob.powell@oregonstate.edu. The core manual is sold at Wasco County Extension, 400 E. Scenic Drive, Suite 2, in The Dalles.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Exam is available … Continued

How do I receive a structural permit for new buildings?

Applicants will need land use approval through the Sherman County Planning Department before planning staff can sign off on a building code application. To receive final building code permits you will need to submit your signed application and associated materials to: State of Oregon Building Codes Pendleton Field Office 541-276-7814 You can also access teh … Continued

Where do I go to get a building permit?

To receive final building code permits you will need to submit your signed application and associated materials to: State of Oregon Building Codes Pendleton Field Office 541-276-7814 You can also access the State website at www.oregon.gov/bcd/pages For Sewer and Septic permits contact the North Central Public Health District at 541-506-2600.

How do I file for a liquor license?

The liquor license must be obtained from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Once obtained it can be filed with the Sherman County Courthouse for a $25 fee, and recorded following Sherman County Court approval (ORS 471.166(7)). The OLCC also issues permits to serve alcohol.

How do I get a marriage license?

Apply for a marriage license by coming into the Sherman County Courthouse during business hours. Oregon law requires a three-day waiting period before a license may be used. Cost is $50, with a $7.75 charge for a certified copy of the license. Learn what you’ll need to bring in our Marriage License Information flier. The … Continued

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