Oregon Consent Requirements
What consent you need before calling or texting consumers in Oregon
Mini-TCPA State — Stricter than Federal
Oregon has enacted ORS 646.561 to 646.578; ORS 646A.370 to 646A.376 which imposes consent requirements beyond what federal TCPA requires. Federal compliance alone is not enough.
Federal one-to-one consent rule: vacated
The FCC rule requiring consent to name each seller was vacated by the Eleventh Circuit on January 24, 2025 and never took effect. The FCC removed the rule text effective August 29, 2025. Oregon law is shown on this page as written. Source
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Level | One-to-One | ATDS Broader | Checkbox Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Call | None Required | No | No | Valid |
| SMS | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Valid |
| AI Voice | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Not Sufficient |
| Prerecorded | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Not Sufficient |
| Ringless Voicemail | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Valid |
| MMS | Written Consent Required | Required | No | Valid |
| Fax | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
Channel Details
Voice Call
Notes
Oregon requires DOJ registration ($50/year, no bond) and prior express consent for telemarketing calls. Hours: 9 AM–9 PM. Uses federal DNC Registry (no separate state list). Identity disclosure within 30 seconds. 10-day rescission for sales over $25. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the standard cold calling path.
ATDS Definition
Oregon prohibits automatic dialing-announcing devices without consent but does not define ATDS more broadly than federal. Federal TCPA post-Duguid definition applies.
Statute
ORS 646.551 et seq.
SMS
Notes
Oregon defers to federal TCPA for SMS consent. Prior express written consent required for autodialed/marketing texts. The FCC one-to-one consent rule was vacated in January 2025 and never took effect. Oregon's 9 AM calling start may apply to text timing.
ATDS Definition
No state-specific ATDS definition for SMS. Federal TCPA/FCC definition applies.
Statute
ORS 646.551; 47 U.S.C. § 227
AI Voice
Notes
AI voice calls trigger Oregon automatic dialing device restrictions and FCC 24-17 classification. Prior express written consent required.
ATDS Definition
No state-specific AI voice definition. AI-generated voice calls treated as artificial/prerecorded under both Oregon automatic dialing restrictions and federal FCC 24-17.
Statute
ORS 646.569; 47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC 24-17
Prerecorded
Notes
Oregon prohibits prerecorded messages without consent. Federal TCPA written consent also applies. 10-day rescission applies to sales made via prerecorded solicitation.
ATDS Definition
ORS 646.569 prohibits automatic dialing-announcing devices without prior consent.
Statute
ORS 646.569; 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(B)
Ringless Voicemail
Notes
Ringless voicemail drops are treated as calls under federal TCPA. Prior express written consent required. Oregon's 9 AM–9 PM hours likely apply to RVM timing.
ATDS Definition
No state-specific definition. FCC treats ringless voicemail as a call under TCPA.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
MMS
Notes
MMS follows federal TCPA consent framework. Prior express written consent required. The FCC's one-to-one consent rule was vacated in January 2025 and never took effect.
ATDS Definition
No state-specific definition. Federal TCPA applies to MMS.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
Fax
Notes
Unsolicited fax advertising follows federal TCPA rules. EBR exemption available. Oregon does not impose additional state-level fax restrictions.
ATDS Definition
Federal TCPA Junk Fax Prevention Act standards apply.
Exemptions
EBR exemption for faxes to existing business relationships with opt-out notice.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(C)
What Counts as Valid Consent
No consent required before contacting this channel.
Recipient must have previously expressed willingness to receive calls/texts. Oral consent typically sufficient.
Written consent required — electronic (checkbox, signature) or signed paper. Must be clear and conspicuous. Cannot be a precondition of purchase.
Universal rule: Consent must be freely given — it cannot be a condition of purchasing a product or service. Bundled consent (buried in terms of service) is not valid for TCPA purposes.
Compare Consent Requirements across states
Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.
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