State of Oregon

What State of Oregon does

The State of Oregon is a U.S. state government entity, established as the 33rd state on February 14, 1859, headquartered in Salem, Oregon. It delivers a broad portfolio of public services to approximately 4 million residents, businesses, and visitors through multiple executive branch agencies including the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division (DMV), Oregon State Police (OSP), and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Core functional areas encompass driver licensing, vehicle registration and titling, transportation infrastructure, law enforcement, public safety (including the AMBER Alert program), medical examiner and death investigation services across all 36 counties, criminal history records, public records, and state printing services.

The state's service delivery is built on an omni-channel digital infrastructure anchored by the Oregon.gov portal and several specialized platforms. The DMV2U online portal offers more than 30 self-service transactions and serves over 1 million customers monthly, while TripCheck provides real-time road condition monitoring through more than 1,000 cameras across Oregon, southern Washington, and northern California, overlaid with Waze user reports. Self-service Express Kiosks are deployed at 10 Fred Meyer retail locations along the I-5 corridor and Bend. The AMBER Alert system integrates with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), and ODOT highway variable message signs.

The state's revenue model is overwhelmingly tax- and fee-based rather than market-driven. Operating revenue streams include DMV transaction fees (vehicle registration, driver licensing, license plates from over 50 plate designs), regulatory fees from over 2,700 licensed dealers and 77 commercial driver training entities, transportation infrastructure funding through fuel taxes and vehicle fees, criminal history record fees ($33 per request), public records fees (tiered hourly rates of $25/$40/$75 plus document and certification fees), and state printing services. Distribution is direct-to-resident across field offices (50+ DMV locations statewide serving over 9,000 customers daily), the DMV2U online portal (1 million+ monthly users), three call centers (850,000 annual inquiries), the 511 phone system, Express Kiosks, and in-person appointments.

Name

State of Oregon

Legal name

State of Oregon

Website

https://oregon.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

State of Oregon is a U.S. state government entity headquartered in Salem, providing public services to Oregon residents and businesses through agencies including ODOT, DMV, OSP, and DAS, including driver licensing, vehicle registration, transportation infrastructure, law enforcement, and emergency notification services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Government Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Emergency Traffic Control & Scene Management (Lane Closures, Detours, TTC) (TLAJAJAG), Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM)

Keywords

• State government services
• Driver vehicle licensing
• Public safety services
• Transportation infrastructure
• Public records access

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Registration Fees: Oregon DMV processes vehicle registrations, managing 4.5 million total active vehicle registrations and annually issuing 2.1 million vehicle registrations and over 1 million titles.
2. Driver Licensing Fees: Fees for driver licenses, instruction permits, ID cards, and REAL ID compliant credentials. DMV processes around 925,000 license, permit, and ID issuances, renewals and replacements every year.
3. License Plate Fees: Annual issuance of more than 517,000 license plates for vehicles from over 50 plate designs, generating revenue through plate fees.
4. Regulatory Fees: Fees from regulation of 2,732 vehicle dealers, dismantlers, transporters, trip permit agents and vehicle appraisers, plus 77 CDL testers, Class C testers, and Commercial Driver Training Schools.
5. Criminal History Record Fees: OSP CJIS Division charges $33 for copy of own criminal history record, $33 for criminal history on another individual, $30 for fingerprinting services, and $5 for notary certification.
6. Public Records Fees: Fees for public records including labor charges ($25/hr clerical, $40/hr managerial, $75/hr professional), photocopies per statewide price agreement, and certification fees of $5 per document.
7. Transportation Infrastructure Funding: Revenue collection for transportation system at state, county and city level through fuel taxes, vehicle fees, and related charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The State of Oregon delivers essential public services through executive-branch agencies including driver licensing and vehicle registration (DMV), state law enforcement and criminal history records (OSP), transportation infrastructure and real-time traveler information (ODOT/TripCheck), death investigation (Medical Examiner Division), public records access, and centralized digital government services via the Oregon.gov portal. The state serves over 4 million residents and processes millions of transactions annually across field offices, online portals and self-service kiosks.

Product overview

State of Oregon operates a multi-platform digital government infrastructure consisting of the central Oregon.gov portal and multiple specialized service portals. The primary services include Oregon DMV (driver licensing and vehicle services), OSP Open Records Portal (criminal history checks), AMBER Alert System, State Printing & Distribution, Medical Examiner Division, Building Closure Alerts, and ODOT Accessibility services. These operate as integrated but distinct portals unified under the Oregon.gov brand, providing citizen-facing government services rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oregon DMV (Driver & Motor Vehicle Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 9,000+ customers daily in field offices and 1 million+ monthly online
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transportation BrokeragescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal transportation brokerages contract with Oregon Health Authority to provide non-emergency transportation services to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) clients. Each brokerage operates a call center arranging rides for clients traveling to Medicaid-covered healthcare services.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCMEC distributes AMBER Alert details nationally through its website and secondary distributor network including internet service providers and digital billboards. NCMEC may send AMBER Alert information directly to citizens who register for direct notifications.
• Media Broadcasting StationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide partnership with media broadcasting stations for AMBER Alert distribution. Voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies, broadcasters and transportation agencies activates urgent bulletins in serious child abduction cases.
• Oregon Emergency Management (OEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSP notifies Oregon Emergency Management to initiate broadcast of Emergency Alert System (EAS) message when AMBER Alert is activated.
• Oregon Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSP coordinates with ODOT for placement of AMBER Alert information on highway variable message signs for real-time motorist notification.
• FEMA (Wireless Emergency Alert)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Emergency Management Agency operates the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) program to distribute notifications from authorized government agencies alerting citizens of imminent safety threats or emergency messages.
• Fred Meyer StoresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpress Kiosks for DMV self-service transactions (registration renewal, sticker replacement) are installed at 10 Fred Meyer store locations along the I-5 corridor and in Bend.
• Team OregonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam Oregon offers motorcycle rider education courses required for motorcycle endorsement, supporting ODOT's transportation safety mission.
• Amtrak CascadesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmtrak Cascades train service connects Oregon communities (Eugene to Seattle) with coordination from ODOT for travel information and multimodal transportation planning.
• POINT Intercity Bus ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODOT's POINT intercity bus service makes connections throughout Oregon state, providing public transportation options alongside private operators.
• Commute OptionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommute Options promotes active transportation including walking, bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling, and telecommuting, partnering with ODOT to provide transportation alternatives.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Department of Motor Vehicles: Operates the largest state DMV in the US with driver licensing, vehicle registration, REAL ID, and online self-service — directly comparable to Oregon DMV's 4.5M registrations and 3.75M credential base.
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: Large state DMV offering driver licensing, vehicle registration, REAL ID, and online transactions analogous to Oregon DMV's 30+ DMV2U services and call-center operations.
• Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: High-volume state DMV serving 17M+ drivers with driver licensing, registration, and online portal services at a scale comparable to Oregon DMV's millions of annual transactions.
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: Mid-sized state DMV recognized for digital modernization, online transactions, and self-service kiosks — comparable to Oregon DMV2U and Fred Meyer Express Kiosk approach.
• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Mid-sized state DMV with online renewal, registration, and self-service kiosks at retail locations — a comparable deployment pattern to Oregon's Fred Meyer Express Kiosks and DMV2U portal.
• Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles: Western US state DMV offering driver licensing, vehicle registration, and online services at a scale and regulatory profile comparable to Oregon DMV's operations.

Regional players

• Washington State Department of Transportation: Pacific Northwest state DOT operating highways, traveler information systems (similar to TripCheck), ferries, and rail — comparable to ODOT on multimodal transportation planning and adjacent regional coordination.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Largest state DOT in the US, operating highway infrastructure, real-time traveler info, and multimodal programs at a scale comparable to ODOT's 4,700+ employees and statewide transportation mandate.
• Texas Department of Transportation: Large state DOT with a 12,000+ employee workforce, highway operations, traveler information systems, and toll-road authority comparable to ODOT's scale and capital program delivery.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Mid-Atlantic state DOT with highway maintenance, driver/vehicle services, and multimodal planning at scale comparable to ODOT's combined infrastructure and licensing remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stoforegon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/%40OregonStatePolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonStatePolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-of-oregon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ospsocial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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