Yes. All food workers in Oregon must obtain certification within 30 days of their hire date (OAR 333-175).

• Study the Multnomah County Food Handler Manual or watch the food handler video.
• Pass the certification test offered by Multnomah County.

In order to take the food handlers test in person, you will be required to show one of the following valid IDs (no exceptions):

• Department of Motor Vehicles Photo ID
• Department of Motor Vehicles photo driver's license
• United States Military photo ID
• State photo ID
• Student photo ID
• Passport

In order to take the food handler test online, you are required to have a proctor who can verify your identity

• Multnomah County Food Handler's office.
• Viewed or downloaded from http://www.foodhandleroregon.com/Manuals.aspx

If you take the test in our office, the cost is $5.00 each time you take the test (pass or fail) and $5.00 to be issued a food handler certificate/card after passing the test; cash only .
Online food handler certification costs $10.00 to be paid with Visa or Master Card after you pass the test.

The card is valid for three years from the date the test was passed.

If you previously obtained your card online from the Multnomah County website, you can print off another card online by logging in and clicking the Print Card button at the bottom of the Account Information screen. There is no additional charge to print off a duplicate copy online. If you did not get your original card online, you can get a copy by visiting the Multnomah County Food Handlers office. There is a $5 fee to obtain one from the office and you will need to bring photo ID so the original can be verified.

http://www.oregonfoodcard.com/Welcome.aspx

• A valid email address to receive your password,
• A proctor who will watch your testing process
• A working printer to print your food handler card. You will not receive your card in the mail.
• A valid credit card (Visa and Master Card only)
• An Internet browser with Java Script

No, you may use any paper your printer will take.

You will need to login and take the test again from the beginning when you have time. Progress is not saved if you end the test before finishing it.

You might try the public library or your local community college computer lab. As long as you remember your username and password, you can log onto any Internet computer with a printer and print your card.

• Check your email to see if you were sent a receipt. If so, forward that message to foodhandlers@multco.us and let us know that you still can't print your card. We will update your record manually and reply to your email. After that you will be able to print your card.
• If your payment was approved but you never received an email receipt, send an email to foodhandlers@multco.us with your name, the exact date of your payment, and your order number. We will manually update your record and reply to your email. After that you will be able to print your card.
• If you already tried to print your card but your printer did not print or give you a readable card, you will need to return to the website and login to print a duplicate card.

Yes, you can log back in and print or save your card. To do this:

After logging in, click the 'Print/Save Card' button at the bottom of the Account Information screen

On the next screen, click the 'Display to Print' button

If a print preview screen opens up, just click the 'Cancel' button to close it

Click the 'Save As' link at the bottom of the displayed card and choose the location you want to save the card to

No, your online food handler card cannot be mailed to your address or emailed to you. You can return to this site to view the status of your account and print your card. You can also come in to the food handler office to get your card if you have paid for it online.

You cannot pay cash online. If your credit card is declined you can try the following:

• Try another card
• Make sure all information is entered correctly
• Contact your financial institution

You may pay by cash at the Multnomah County Food Handlers Office. Bring a photo ID.

You can take the test again and renew your card within 30 days of your existing food handler card's expiration date or anytime after it has expired. If you login to your account within 30 days of your food card expiring or after it has expired, there will be a 'Proceed to Renew' button at the bottom of the registration screen that will take you to the test. Once you pass the test, you will have the option to pay for your card and, once payment is accepted, print it.

Up until that date, you can reprint your card online for free or come into our office and get a reprint for $5. If you did not pass the test last time, you can retake it right away and as many times as you need to successfully complete it.

No, your food handler card is good anywhere in Oregon .

• Persons with reading difficulties may view a video and take an audio or computer test. Subject to language availability.
• Persons with disabilities may contact Multnomah County Food Handler's office for accommodations.
• Non-English speakers and /or non-English readers can take our online food handler test in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, and Cantonese at http://www.foodhandleroregon.com

Testing Type	Languages	Time Required
Videos (a test must be taken after watching the video):	English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese	40 minutes
Written tests:	English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese	30 minutes
Audio Tests:	English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese (Accomodations for additional languages may be arranged. Call the food handler's office to make arrangements.)	45 minutes
Online Food handler Test	English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese	30 - 40 minutes

Presentations and off-site food handler testing (at restaurants or places of employment) can be arranged if the place of business fills out an application form requesting the class and provides two possible times and dates. Applications are available below and at our office. The applicant will be required to pay for at least 40 people to take and pass the exam ($400). If less than 40 show up, there is no refund. If more than 40 show up, we will need to collect the extra fees on-site. Multnomah County Environmental Health staff will travel to an offsite location to deliver training manuals in advance of the scheduled testing date. On the test day, we will provide a short question and answer session prior to the test and then administer the test. After testing, all exams and answer sheets are returned to our Multnomah County Environmental Health Office for grading and scoring. Cards for those who pass will be sent directly to the applicant. Video review and audio testing is also available upon request.

To apply for an off-site food handler training, please read and complete the following information:

• Food Handler Certification Requirement
• Food Handler Off-site application information
• Food Handler Off-site Request Form
• Off-Site Food Handler Registration Form

Presentations and offsite testing are not available for online testing. For more information please contact food handler's office.

Click the Contact or Contact Us link to get our current address and contact information. For public transportation information, call Tri-Met at 503-238-RIDE or visit their web site at www.tri-met.org .

A *proctor* is someone who will monitor your exam session. It can be a friend or relative.