The 2005 Legislature eliminated this agency's jurisdiction in the digital signature program effective January 1, 2006. The rules that had been adopted for this program are repealed. The information and links provided on this page for for historical purposes only.

In 1997, the Oregon Legislature passed the Digital Signature Act. Responsibility for administering the registration provisions was assigned to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Finance and Corporate Securities.

Beginning on Nov. 16, 1998, the Division made available a procedure for registering Authentication Authorities who issue digital signatures.

Registration under the Act is voluntary. Persons who choose not to register under the act may still legally offer or sell digital signature authentication services in Oregon.

As of Dec. 31, 2005, one authority was registered.