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Business Taxes: 503-823-5157
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Payday Lenders Program
The City of Portland Payday Lenders Program regulates payday lenders in Portland, Gresham, and Oregon City.
File a complaint against a Payday Lender.
Portland payday lenders must:
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Register your business with the City of Portland or Multnomah County
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Have a license from the State Dept. of Consumer and Business Services (in the State Division of Finance and Corporate Securities)
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Obtain a Portland Payday Lenders permit (application)
Program contact:
Karla Frahler
Payday Lenders Program
PO Box 8084
Portland, OR 97207-8084
Phone: (503) 865-2488
Fax: (503) 279-2698
Frequently Asked Questions
Payday Lender FAQ - all jurisdictions
Credit Union Alternatives
List of local credit unions that have begun to offer similar loan products but at vastly reduced interest rates and fees.
Rules & Code
Payday Lender Rules & Code for Portland, Gresham, and Oregon City.
Forms
Borrow complaint form and payday lender application forms for Portland, Gresham, and Oregon City.