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