Oregon Psilocybin Worker Permit

An Oregon psilocybin worker permit authorizes the individual to provide psilocybin services in the state. Per Section 333-333-407 of the state’s Administrative Rules, such services include the manufacturing, possession, selling, and securing of psilocybin products at licensed psilocybin businesses. In addition, anyone who records the manufacturing, possession, securing, or selling of psilocybin products is required to have a psilocybin worker permit in the state. Such an individual may apply to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to obtain a psilocybin worker permit.

Requirements for Oregon Psilocybin Worker Permit

Anyone looking to obtain an Oregon psilocybin worker permit must meet the following requirements:

They must be at least 21 years old
They must pass a mandatory criminal background check
They must pay a permit application fee of $25
They must clearly understand administrative rules requirements as outlined in Section 333-333 of the state’s Administrative Rules (ORA)

How to Get a Psilocybin Worker Permit in Oregon

The following are typical steps anyone who wishes to get a psilocybin worker permit in Oregon should take:

Prepare the Required Documentation - Prepare all the necessary documents required to process the application. Typically, a copy of the applicant’s valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (front and back) is needed
Start the Permit Application Process - Initiate the application process with the Oregon Psilocybin Services either online or by mail
Submit to Background Checks - After submitting the application for a psilocybin worker permit, the applicant will be sent detailed information about completing a mandatory background check
Pay the Required Application Fee - The applicant must pay a $25 application fee, after which the OPS will review the submitted application
Study the Requirements for Permitted Workers - Once approved as a permitted psilocybin worker in Oregon, read Section 333-333 of the state’s Administrative Rules and Section 475A of the state’s Revised Statutes (ORS) to understand requirements for permitted workers

How to Apply for a Psilocybin Worker Permit in Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority accepts applications for psilocybin worker permits in any of the following ways:

Online Application - To apply for an Oregon psilocybin worker permit online, open the OPS Training Program, Licensing, and Compliance system (TLC) and register a new account. After creating a new account, take the following steps to initiate and complete the application:
Select the “Worker Permits” dashboard in TLC and click the “Apply” button
Provide all the required information in the “Worker Permit Application Information Tab”
Provide information needed to initiate a background check within the online application
Any applicant who has ever applied for or obtained any other license or permit from the OPS should indicate it within the online application
Upload a copy of a valid photo ID. The ID will appear in the adjacent box named “Current Documents” once uploaded
Review the application details and confirm and attest to all the statements listed at the end of the application. Afterward, click the “Submit” button
Once the psilocybin worker permit application is approved (pending clearance and worker permit fee), the applicant will receive an email to pay worker permit fee
Pay the applicable fee online through TLC. Alternatively, an applicant may pay by mail or in person using the remittance form provided by the OPS
After the application is approved and the worker permit paid and cleared, the OPS will notify the applicant of the approval status by email, which can be printed

For additional help, use the OPS Worker Permit Application Guide for Online Applications.

Main-in Application - Anyone looking to apply for an Oregon psilocybin worker permit should take these steps:
Contact the OPS by email or at (971) 673-0304 to request a printable application packet (typically 8 pages)
Once the application packet is received, complete each section accurately with all the required information
Prepare a copy of a valid-unexpired government-issued ID. Acceptable ID includes passport, U.S. military ID, driver’s license, and any ID issued by federally-recognized Indian tribe with name, photo, and the applicant’s birth date
Provide information about any previous license or permit in the application
Submit the completed application form and copy of ID to the OHA at:

Oregon Health Authority

Public Health Division

RE: OPS Licensing Program

P.O. Box 14450

Portland, OR 97293-0450
Afterward, the applicant is subjected to a criminal background check
Once the OPS approves the application (pending permit fee payment and clearance), it will notify the applicant by email to make the applicable payment
The OPS will send an email to the applicant of the approved worker permit status

Using the OPS Worker Permit Application Guide for Mailed Applications can help applicants navigate this process.

How Much Does a Psilocybin Worker Permit Cost in Oregon?

The cost of an Oregon psilocybin worker permit is $25.

Background Check for Oregon Psilocybin Worker Permit

Anyone applying for an Oregon psilocybin worker permit must pass a criminal background check conducted by the OHA Background Check Unit (BCU). The following steps are typically involved in the criminal background check process:

After the applicant has applied for a psilocybin worker permit, the OPS will initiate the background check process through the Oregon Criminal History and Abuse Records System (ORCHARDS)
The applicant will get an email from ORCHARDS containing a link to review an Authorization Statement. They are expected to answer questions relating to criminal history and authorize the background check to enable BCU to conduct any check
Once the applicant agrees to the background check after reviewing the Authorization Statement, they will receive a letter in their email stating how to book an appointment for fingerprinting with a FieldPrint vendor
Afterward, the applicant should complete the fingerprints at FieldPrint on the scheduled date
BCU will approve or deny the applicant depending on whether the applicant poses a risk or not

How to Renew Your Oregon Psilocybin Worker Permit

In Oregon, a psilocybin worker permit is valid for 5 years from the effective date. While it must be renewed before the expiration date, the Oregon Psilocybin Services is currently designing the application renewal process for worker permits and will make it available to the public once it is fully developed.