To domesticate an out-of-state subpoena in Oregon, attorneys must file the foreign subpoena with the circuit court clerk in the Oregon county where discovery is sought, no local counsel required. Issuance fees generally range from $15 to $111, depending on the county and whether the clerk opens a miscellaneous case.
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December 16, 2025
Oregon has adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), which provides a streamlined, attorney-friendly process for recognizing and issuing out-of-state subpoenas within Oregon. UIDDA enables litigants from other states to obtain discovery—such as testimony, documents, electronically stored information (ESI), and business records—from Oregon witnesses without opening a new Oregon lawsuit.
This attorney-focused guide explains how to docket, issue, and serve an Oregon UIDDA subpoena, including venue requirements, filing steps, issuance fees, and compliance considerations.
Under UIDDA, an Oregon subpoena may be issued once the foreign subpoena is filed in the correct Oregon circuit court. The domesticated Oregon subpoena must:
Oregon UIDDA applies to:
After domestication, the Oregon subpoena holds the same authority as a subpoena originally issued by an Oregon court.
The subpoena must be properly issued by the originating jurisdiction where the litigation is pending and must clearly state the discovery sought.
The foreign subpoena is filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the Oregon witness, custodian of records, business, or premises is located.
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UIDDA makes issuance ministerial:
A judge does not review or sign the subpoena unless a dispute later arises.
Service must comply with Oregon’s service rules, including:
The subpoena must be served in Oregon, as UIDDA does not authorize direct out-of-state service.
If the Oregon witness objects or does not comply:
Oregon’s subpoena domestication fees are not uniform statewide. Fees depend on whether the clerk treats the filing as:
💰 $15 – $111 total
Factors affecting the fee include:
Because UIDDA procedures vary from county to county, attorneys should always call the clerk in advance.
Once issued, the subpoena is governed entirely by Oregon law, including privileges, deadlines, service standards, and enforcement procedures.
The clerk issues the subpoena administratively.
A judge becomes involved only when:
UIDDA prohibits expanding or altering the scope of discovery.
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We do not complete, draft, or prepare subpoena language. Attorneys maintain full control of legal content and filing.
With decades of multi-jurisdictional UIDDA experience, Countrywide Process ensures your Oregon subpoena is issued correctly, served correctly, and ready for enforcement.
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Yes. Oregon follows UIDDA, allowing out-of-state litigants to domesticate and issue subpoenas through the Oregon Circuit Court in the county where discovery is sought.
File the foreign subpoena with the Oregon Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the witness or records are located. The clerk then issues an Oregon subpoena that mirrors the foreign subpoena.
Oregon subpoena issuance fees range from $15 to $111, depending on county procedures and whether the clerk opens a miscellaneous civil case.
Local Oregon counsel is not required merely to issue the subpoena. However, if enforcement or objections arise, Oregon counsel may be needed for motions.
They must be filed in the Oregon Circuit Court that has jurisdiction over the county where the witness, records, or business entity is located.
Yes. Although issuance is ministerial, disputes such as motions to quash, compel, or modify are handled by the Oregon Circuit Court under Oregon procedural rules.
No. Once issued, the subpoena must be served within Oregon in accordance with the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure.
