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Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills in Oregon.
Oregon requires 2 witnesses for a will.ORS 112.235Verified May 5, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Oregon.ORS 112.235Verified May 5, 2026
Oregon has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but wills are specifically excluded.ORS 112.235Verified May 5, 2026 In-person notarization is required.
To execute a will in Oregon: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Keep the original will in a secure location. Wet signature and in-person notary required
Generally yes. Oregon isn't a UPC state, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. Where things get sticky is at probate intake: a foreign will without a self-proving affidavit forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, which delays the case. Re-executing on a Oregon form, or adding a Oregon self-proving affidavit, removes that step. The document portability tool walks through the recognition tests by state.
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