Business Licenses - Lake Oswego Last updated 01/14/2025

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
$0.00
Businesses at least 50% owned by a person under age 19 w/ less than $1000 annual revenue, real estate agents, and insurance agents.

Description

City of Lake Oswego Ordinance 20.02.025 requires that anyone conducting business within the City of Lake Oswego must obtain a business license unless specifically exempted by state law (Real Estate Agents, Insurance Agents). This requirement includes working out of your home and those doing door-to-door solicitation in Lake Oswego.

Duration

1 Year

Renewal Information

Renewal notices are mailed out approximately 4 weeks before expiration. The renewal fee is due by the end of the month of expiration.

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
1 Month

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Required Documentation

None

Examination Information

None

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

Applications for new businesses should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the business opening date. New business licenses are valid for the full twelve months after the month of initial issuance. They are renewed annually thereafter. For other questions about business licenses, please email business@lakeoswego.city or call 503-635-0279.

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