Moving to Oregon? Here's what to know about getting your license

Documents must be original or certified copies from the issuing agency; photocopies are not accepted. Oregon DMV accepts one primary document or, if you cannot present one, at least two documents from its secondary list (see the DMV identity-documentation page for the full lists). The manual's most common forms of proof are: - U.S. government-issued birth certificate (hospital-issued certificates and baptismal records are not accepted) - U.S. passport or passport card, valid or expired no more than 5 years - Tribal ID card from a federally recognized tribe located in Oregon, approved by DMV - Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship - Employment Authorization Card (I-766), valid or expired no more than 5 years - Permanent Resident Card (I-551), valid or expired no more than 5 years - Foreign passport, valid or expired no more than 5 years - Re-entry Permit (I-327), valid or expired no more than 5 years - Refugee Travel Document (I-571), valid or expired no more than 5 years - Consulate ID Card from a country on DMV's approved list (e.g., Mexico, Guatemala, South Korea), valid or expired no more than 5 years - Oregon driver license, permit or ID card, valid or expired no more than 13 years - Out-of-state driver license, permit or ID card, valid or expired no more than 1 year If the applicant's current legal name differs from the name on the identity document, proof of legal name change is also required. Additional federal requirements apply for REAL ID cards (Oregon.gov/REALID).

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "Proof of Identity and Date of Birth," pp. 90-91; Oregon DMV, "Identity Documentation for Non-REAL ID," https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/IDProof.aspx

Applicants must present one document proving current Oregon residence address. Common acceptable proof: - Certification by another resident at the same address (the certifier must accompany you and present their own license or ID) - Mail from a business, school, or government agency containing the applicant's first and last name (personal mail and forwarded mail are not accepted) - A document from an educational provider - A utility hookup order or bill, mortgage document, or property tax statement For a complete list of acceptable residence-proof documents, see OregonDMV.com.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "Proof of Current Residence Address," p.90.

Applicants must provide a Social Security Number (SSN), or electronically certify under penalty of perjury that they do not have an SSN. The handbook does not require a physical SSN proof document (e.g. SSN card or W-2) at issuance for a standard Class C driving privilege; the certification step is built into the electronic application. Federally compliant REAL ID issuance has additional documentation requirements; see Oregon.gov/REALID.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "How to Apply" bullet on SSN, p.88.

DMV administers a vision screening at issuance for all original Class C driving privileges. There is no fee for the vision test. If the applicant fails, DMV provides a form to take to a licensed vision specialist. Wearing glasses or contacts during the test results in a "corrective lenses required" restriction on the license.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "Vision Test," p.1; "How to Apply" item on knowledge/vision/drive tests, p.88.

$30

Source: ORS 807.370(1)(e): original instruction permit

$7

Source: ORS 807.370(7)(a)

$45

Source: ORS 807.370(7)(d): Class C drive/skills test

$64

Source: ORS 807.370(1)(a) $58 base + (8) $6 Student Driver Training Fund = $64 (Class C original, 8-year)

$54

Source: ORS 807.370(5)(a) $48 statutory renewal fee + (20) $6 Student Driver Training Fund surcharge (applies to renewals per ORS 807.150). Class C, 8-year renewal. No knowledge or skills test required at standard renewal; vision test required if 50+ (every renewal) or 65+ (must renew in office).

$47

Source: ORS 807.410(a): original non-driver identification card

no separate retake fee; knowledge test fee charged per attempt

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.1 ("Every time you take a test, you must first pay the test fee"); fee schedule maintained at www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Fees/Driver.aspx

80

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2 (28 of 35 = 80%)

35

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2

28

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2

Oregon sets no time limit on the Class C knowledge test. You may work at your own pace and take as long as you need to read each question and every choice carefully.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Knowledge Tests p.2 (no time limit specified in Guidelines for Taking a Knowledge Test)

The Oregon knowledge test is computer-based. Take it on a touch-screen terminal at a DMV office (standby or appointment) or online at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. Audio assistance and multiple languages are available; you may bring your own earbuds or headphones.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Knowledge Tests p.2-3 (touch-screen at DMV office; online via DMV2U.Oregon.gov)

There is no mandatory waiting period: same-day knowledge-test retakes are permitted. The knowledge test fee is charged for each attempt.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.2 ("If you fail a knowledge test, you may test again the same day, depending on the DMV office testing resource availability"); online p.3 limits two attempts per 24h, four total

Oregon sets no per-section or per-topic minimum on the knowledge test. A passing score is 28 of 35 questions correct overall, so a weak run in one topic can be carried by a strong run in another.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.2 ("It has 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer 28 questions correctly to receive a passing score"); no per-category cutoff stated