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1. How and where do I register as a sex offender?

• If you meet the criteria under statutes 181.806 through 181.809 to register at a county sheriff's office, you may do so at the following address or by phone:
  Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
  225 W Olive Street
  Room 203
  Newport, OR 97365
  Phone: 541-265-4912
  • Our office hours are:
    Monday and Thursday, 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm. Unavailable Tuesday and Wednesday.
    Closed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• You will be asked to fill out a Sex Offender Registration form.
• You will be required to show some form of official picture identification.
• There will be a picture taken of you that will accompany the completed paper work that is sent to the Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registration Unit.

2. What do I need to bring when I register as a sex offender?

• You will need to bring a form of official picture identification.
• You will need to know your physical address and mailing address.
• If you are employed you will need to supply the name, address, and phone number of your employer.
• If you can drive and own your own vehicle you will need to provide the year, make, model, color, state, and license plate information

3. When am I required to register as a sex offender?

Oregon Revised Statutes 181.806, 181.807, 181, 808 and 181.809 govern when persons are required to register as sex offenders (see attached statutes). The Oregon State Police, Sex Offender Registration (SOR) Section acts as the state repository for sex offender registrations within Oregon, encompassing adult and juvenile offenders. If you have additional questions, please contact them at 503-934-1258 or visit the Oregon State Police website.