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Eviction Record Sealing

Oregon Eviction Sealing Guide

Learn how to seal eviction records and protect your housing opportunities in Oregon.

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Step-by-step guide, filing instructions, and 30-day tracking. $0 court filing fee.

Eviction sealing available in Oregon

5 years for restitution judgments; immediate for dismissals, COVID-era, and stipulated agreements

Waiting Period

Automatic

Process Type

Free

Filing Fee

Impact

Why Eviction Records Matter

Housing Applications

Landlords routinely check tenant screening reports for eviction history — even dismissed cases.

Screening Reports

Eviction filings can appear on tenant screening reports even if you won the case or it was dismissed.

Long-Term Impact

Records can follow you for 7+ years, affecting future housing options and neighborhood choices.

Requirements

Eligibility for Sealing

Requirements to seal eviction records in Oregon.

Judgments of restitution entered against tenant — eligible after 5 years (per ORS 105.163(1)(a)(A))
COVID-era restitution judgments (April 1, 2020 – March 1, 2022) — eligible immediately if money award satisfied (per ORS 105.163(1)(a)(B))
Stipulated agreements — eligible when tenant has complied with all terms and satisfied any money award (per ORS 105.163(1)(b))
Judgments in tenant's favor or dismissals — eligible immediately, no waiting period (per ORS 105.163(1)(c))

Generally Not Eligible

Cases involving drug manufacturing on the premises (see ORS 90.396)
Cases involving outlaw motorcycle gang activity (see ORS 90.396)

Step by Step

The Sealing Process

1

Gather Your Case Information

15–30 minutes

Collect the details you'll need to complete the motion to seal your eviction record.

2

Complete the Motion to Set Aside

10–15 minutes

Fill out the 2-page FED Motion to Set Aside Residential Eviction Judgment form.

3

File with the Circuit Court

30 minutes (in person) or 1 week (by mail)

File the completed motion at the circuit court clerk's office in the county where the eviction was originally filed.

4

Mail a Copy to Your Former Landlord

15–30 minutes at the post office

Serve your former landlord by mailing them a copy of the motion plus a blank objection form.

5

Wait for the 30-Day Objection Period

30 days

Your former landlord has 30 days from the mailing date to file a written objection with the court.

6

Receive the Court Order

Once the court grants your motion, the eviction judgment is sealed and legally deemed never to have been entered.

Authority

Legal Citations

ORS 105.163

Petition-based sealing of eviction records by tenant

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ORS 105.164

Automatic court-initiated sealing of older eviction records

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SB 282 (2021)

COVID-era expansion of eviction record sealing

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Not legal advice. This information is for educational purposes only. Eviction laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney or legal aid organization for guidance specific to your situation.

Last updated: March 22, 2026