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Pilot
Registration FORM
ORS 837.020 requires
every pilot operating within Oregon to register
with the Oregon Department of Aviation. By law, registration must take
place within 60 days of issuance of any "appropriate effective federal
certificate, permit, rating or license relating to competency as a pilot"
- with the exception of student pilots, who must register prior to their
first solo flight. Non-resident pilots must
also register with Dept of Aviation if flying in Oregon.
Only non-resident pilots flying in order for major air carriers are exempt
from pilot registration requirement, so long as they do not engage in any
recreational flying or personal business, such as charter, agricultural
operations, flight instruction, etc. in Oregon.
Registration fees are set by statute at
a mere $8 initial fee for the first year. They are subsequently
renewable on the anniversary of the pilot's birthday for $16, which covers
a two-year window of time. Every registered pilot must notify the
Department in writing within 30 days of a change of address or change of
name.
Certificate of Oregon Pilot Registration. Every pilot operating within Oregon must present a
federal certificate of competency and state certificate of registration
upon demand. The certificate of registration shall be
kept in the personal possession of the pilot when operating
aircraft within this state.
Dedication of Oregon Pilot Fees to Air Search &
Rescue. Pursuant to ORS 837.035, proceeds from Oregon Pilot Registration fees are deposited in a dedicated
account which funds Air Search & Rescue through the Department
of State Police, Office of Emergency Management. This revenue stream is
dedicated to funding all expenses incurred in conducting activities
authorized under ORS 401.555 to search for lost planes, as well as search
and rescue of lost persons. The funds are also used to provide pilot
survival education and training.
>>> That's
almost $500 per year based on current payments!
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Department of Aviation's Registration Specialist is Debbie
Schoenborn. If you have questions about registration requirements, you may
contact Debbie by telephone at 800-874-0102 or by e-mail at deborah.i.schoenborn@state.or.us.
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