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Questions
- When will these changes be in effect?
- What gives DMV the authority to carry out this Executive Order?
- What does this Executive Order do?
- How does this impact existing cardholders?
- If I don’t have an SSN, can I still apply for a license or ID card before the executive order is in effect?
- Will DMV verify Social Security numbers already in the database?
- How will the new rules affect DMV’s issuance of driver licenses, driver permits and ID cards?
- What is the process DMV will use to make these changes?
- DMV asked for my SSN the last time I renewed my license. What is different now?
- How long does it take to verify my SSN with SSA? Will it slow down the issuance of licenses, permits and ID cards at DMV?
- Do I need to show you my SSN card, or can I simply tell you what my number is?
- I can’t get a SSN without a photo ID. What can I do?
- How can I be assured that my SSN will be protected?
- How do I get a Birth Certificate?
- How do I apply for a U.S. Passport?
- After the executive order is in effect, if someone goes to DMV and they cannot provide an SSN or the SSN they provide cannot be verified, what happens to that person (are they simply turned away, or are the police called)?
- When I first got my license I gave an SSN that was issued to me for my parents to be able to claim me as a dependent on their taxes (these are valid numbers, but are not valid for work). If I go to renew my license before the executive order is in effect, what should I do? Will this number be valid proof after the executive order is in effect?
- When I first got my license, I gave an incorrect SSN. If I go to renew my license what should I do? Can I simply sign the “Statement of No SSN” form?
- I’ve provided correct information to DMV and my Social Security number cannot be verified. What do I do?
- What do I do if there is a problem with my SSN and I am working with SSA to correct it?
- Why is the list of acceptable ID documents so short?
- Will this make Oregon a state in which an applicant needs to prove legal presence in the US in order to get a driver license, driver permit or identification card?
- Will persons who cannot prove legal presence in the US still be able to get driver licenses or identification cards in Oregon?
- What is the “Fraud” problem you are trying to address?
- Why is the Governor doing this now?
- Will these changes make it tougher on Oregonians to get new or renewed driver license, driver permit or identification card?
- Does this Executive Order create a “driving only” permit for persons who cannot satisfy these new documentation requirements?
- Does this Executive Order help Oregon meet the requirements of the federal Real ID act?
- I’ve moved and need to get my address changed on my driver license or ID card. Can I still get my address updated with DMV?
Answers
1. When will these changes be in effect?
Beginning on February 4, 2008, the new requirements of the executive order apply.
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2. What gives DMV the authority to carry out this Executive Order?
Administrative rules give DMV the authority to carry out this Executive Order. DMV issued draft administrative rules to comply with the Governor’s executive order on December 4, 2007 (a copy of the draft rules is available on the DMV website @ www.oregondmv.com
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3. What does this Executive Order do?
Executive Order 07-22 is a directive from the Governor to Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) to draft administrative rules tightening the documentation and identity verification requirements for issuance, replacement and renewal of Oregon driver licenses, permits and identification cards.
Additional information on the executive order is available on the DMV website at:
www.oregondmv.com
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4. How does this impact existing cardholders?
If you currently have an Oregon driver license or ID card, it will be valid until it must be renewed. However, if you lose your card and must replace it after February 4, 2008, you will be required to meet the requirements of the executive order. Expiration dates are not changed upon replacement. It will have the same expiration date as the original card.
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5. If I don't have an SSN, can I still apply for a license or ID card before the executive order is in effect?
Yes. Applicants who have never been issued an SSN may sign a statement and meet current identity and address requirements to be issued a driver’s license or ID card.
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6. Will DMV verify Social Security numbers already in the database?
We will verify SSNs as people apply for original, renewal and replacement cards. We are not verifying the existing SSNs stored in our database at this time.
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7. How will the new rules affect DMV’s issuance of driver licenses, driver permits and ID cards?
The new rules will dramatically tighten the requirements for proving identity prior to issuance of the cards. Applicants who have a Social Security number (SSN) will have the number verified by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To do this, DMV will compare the applicant’s name, SSN and Date of Birth with SSA. If the information does not match, DMV will not issue. Applicants who have an SSN must also provide at least one identity document approved by DMV.
Applicants who do not have an SSN must sign a statement certifying they have never been issued an SSN. Applicants who do not have an SSN must also provide at least one identity document approved by DMV. Applicants who provide an identity document issued by a foreign government must provide a valid foreign passport with valid, unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documentation or other valid DHS documents that are not expired.
The new, tighter requirements will generally adhere to the recommendations of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and will make Oregon’s requirements more consistent with the requirements of other states.
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8. What is the process DMV will use to make these changes?
DMV issued draft administrative rules to comply with the Governor’s executive order on December 4, 2007 (a copy of the draft rules is available on the DMV website @ www.oregondmv.com
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9. DMV asked for my SSN the last time I renewed my license. What is different now?
DMV has been collecting Social Security numbers for all drivers since January 1, 2004. However, an SSN has not been required for issuance of an identification card. The proposed rules require a verified SSN for all drivers and ID card applicants. A person’s SSN is verified after DMV is able to match the applicant’s name, date of birth and SSN with data on record at the Social Security Administration. Applicants who have never been issued an SSN may sign the “Statement of No Social Security Number” form.
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10. How long does it take to verify my SSN with SSA? Will it slow down the issuance of licenses, permits and ID cards at DMV?
The SSN verification with SSA is done electronically as DMV staff complete other parts of your transaction. The verification is done in a matter of seconds, so you are unlikely to notice any difference in the time it takes for this part of the application process.
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11. Do I need to show you my SSN card, or can I simply tell you what my number is?
You do not need to show us your card. You can just write the number on your application or verbally give the number to the DMV representative who is helping you.
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12. I can't get a SSN without a photo ID. What can I do?
A complete list of documents SSA will accept for the purpose of issuing a Social Security Number can be obtained by contacting SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov.
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13. How can I be assured that my SSN will be protected?
Access to confidential information such as your Social Security Number is highly restricted. Social Security Numbers are disclosed only to qualified government agencies for purposes such as child support enforcement and law enforcement investigations.
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14. How do I get a Birth Certificate?
Information and assistance in obtaining a certified copy of your birth certificate is available from a number of resources. The available services and fees vary. You may follow the links provided in order to determine which best meets your needs.
By Internet:
www.VitalChek.com
www.VitalRec.com
National Center for Health Statistics
If you were born in Oregon you can contact one of the websites listed above or Oregon Vital Records to order a copy.
By phone: (971) 673-1190
By fax: (503) 234-8417
By mail: Center for Health Statistics Vital Record
PO Box 14050
Portland, OR 97293-0050
In person: 800 NE Oregon Street, Rm 205
Portland, Oregon
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15. How do I apply for a U.S. Passport?
You can get information online from the United States Department of State. You can also pick up an application at any post office. Post offices and County Clerk offices will accept passport applications in most areas of the state.
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16. After the executive order is in effect, if someone goes to DMV and they cannot provide an SSN or the SSN they provide cannot be verified, what happens to that person (are they simply turned away, or are the police called)?
Applicants who have never been issued an SSN are required to sign a statement certifying that they have never been issued an SSN. They must then provide at least one of the identity documents required by the administrative rules (OAR 735-062-0021). If they are unable to provide the required identity document(s), a card will not be issued. Applicants who have an SSN that can not be verified will have to work with DMV and/or the Social Security Administration to correct the problem. A driver’s license or ID card will not be issued until the problem is resolved. Law enforcement will not be called unless the applicant provides a fraudulent identity document.
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17. When I first got my license I gave an SSN that was issued to me for my parents to be able to claim me as a dependent on their taxes (these are valid numbers, but are not valid for work). If I go to renew my license before the executive order is in effect, what should I do? Will this number be valid proof after the executive order is in effect?
If you have a valid SSN, it will be verified with SSA. If this is the number you use as your SSN, you should continue to give it to DMV when you renew your license. The number will continue to be valid after the executive order is in effect.
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18. When I first got my license, I gave an incorrect SSN. If I go to renew my license what should I do? Can I simply sign the "Statement of No SSN" form?
If you have been issued an SSN, you must provide the correct number to DMV. We want accurate information in our database. If you were never issued an SSN, you may sign the "Statement of No Social Security Number" form and the previous number will be deleted from our system. You will also have to provide documents to prove identity and address. If this occurs before February 4, 2008, you will have to meet current identity and address requirements. Beginning on February 4, 2008, the new requirements of the executive order apply.
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19. I've provided correct information to DMV and my Social Security number cannot be verified. What do I do?
You may need to contact the Social Security Administration for information on how to correct the problem. Customers may contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov.
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20. What do I do if there is a problem with my SSN and I am working with SSA to correct it?
Depending on the problem, you may be able to provide enough documentation to allow DMV to verify your SSN. For instance, if your DMV record is in your married name, but your SSN is in your maiden name, you can provide a marriage certificate and birth certificate to DMV to provide the link between names. DMV should be able to verify your SSN with this information.
If your problem with the SSN cannot be quickly resolved, you will need to continue to work with the Social Security Administration to correct the problem so DMV can verify your SSN.
If DMV is unable to verify your SSN with SSA prior to your driver license or instruction permit expiring DMV may issue a 30 day Temporary Driver Permit which will allow you to continue to drive legally while trying to resolve the issue with SSA. The Temporary Driver Permit may only be issued to applicants for a renewal or replacement driver license or instruction permit.
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21. Why is the list of acceptable ID documents so short?
This Executive Order directs DMV to tighten the list of documents that it will accept as proof of identity. The new, tighter requirements will generally adhere to the recommendations of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and will make Oregon’s requirements more consistent with the requirements of other states.
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22. Will this make Oregon a state in which an applicant needs to prove legal presence in the US in order to get a driver license, driver permit or identification card?
Not explicitly. Oregon statutes do not give DMV the authority to condition the issuance of a driver license, driver permit or identification card on legal presence in the U.S. Only the Legislature can create a legal presence requirement. However, the law does give DMV the authority to determine what types of documents DMV will accept as proof of identity. This Executive Order directs DMV to tighten the list of documents that it will accept as proof of identity. This Executive Order is not about legal presence.
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23. Will persons who cannot prove legal presence in the USstill be able to get driver licenses or identification cards in Oregon?
Any person unable to provide a verifiable Social Security number will need to provide additional documentation to the satisfaction of DMV. If the additional documentation is from a foreign country, then the applicant will be required to provide valid United States Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) documentation.
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24. What is the "Fraud" problem you are trying to address?
Oregon’s documentation requirements to prove identity are among the most permissive in the country. At a minimum, most states verify Social Security numbers for all applicants with a Social Security number, require valid passports with current immigration documentation for non-citizens and, except for Canadian-issued birth certificates, do not accept foreign birth certificates. DMV’s current administrative rules do not contain these restrictions. This fact, coupled with Oregon’s relatively long eight-year license term, appear to have made Oregon a magnet for persons from out of state to come here to unlawfully obtain identification documents for which they are not eligible either in this state or in the state in which they actually reside. Although the magnitude of these activities is not fully known, it appears that criminal organizations both inside and outside Oregon are using Oregon's permissive standards in order to assist persons to illegally obtain driver licenses and identification cards from DMV. These services are being advertised in newspapers in states with more stringent standards. It appears that these organizations transport individuals into Oregon for a fee and provide them with false residency documents solely for the purpose of illegally obtaining an Oregon driver license or identification card. Investigations into these activities are ongoing.
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25. Why is the Governor doing this now?
DMV has been increasing its focus on combating fraud and, as a result, has become increasingly concerned about these suspected criminal activities and recently brought these concerns to the attention of the Governor’s Office. The Governor also became aware of federal concerns regarding these activities. Because the issuance of driver licenses and identification cards is a core function of state government and because the public and private sectors rely heavily on the legitimacy of state-issued identification documents, the Governor determined that Oregon needed to take significant steps to shut down these activities as quickly as possible.
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26. Will these changes make it tougher for Oregonians to get new or renewed driver license, driver permit or identification card?
Potentially. All Oregonians will need to satisfy these new requirements when getting a new or renewed driver license, driver permit or identification card. It may prove difficult for some persons to locate the required documents. In addition, any applicant whose legal name or date of birth does not match the Social Security Administration’s records related to the applicant Social Security number will be denied a new or renewed driver license or identification card. Any Oregonian whose current legal name or date of birth does not match the information in the Social Security Administration’s database should resolve that inconsistency with the Social Security Administration immediately (and before needing a new, replacement or renewed driver license or identification card). These new requirements will undoubtedly create unintended hardships. However, we need to strike the right balance between convenience and customer service, on one hand, and identification security on the other.
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27. Does this Executive Order create a “driving only” permit for persons who cannot satisfy these new documentation requirements?
No. The Legislature would need to give DMV the authority to issue a second –tier driving-only permit.
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28. Does this Executive Order help Oregon meet the requirements of the federal Real ID act?
No. The Legislature would need to enact statutory changes and appropriate funds in order for Oregon to work towards Real ID Act compliance. If Oregon fails to comply with the Real ID Act, then Oregon driver licenses and identification cards will eventually be unacceptable for federal purposes, such as boarding airplanes or entering federal buildings.
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29. I've moved and need to get my address changed on my driver license or ID card. Can I still get my address updated with DMV?
Yes, and you are required to notify DMV within 30 days of the address change. You can change your address online at any time, day or night or you can notify DMV by mail. If you go to a DMV Field Office and apply for a replacement driver license, driver permit or identification card with the new address you will be subject to the new requirements. You will also be required to provide proof of your address change. For more information about changing your address with DMV, please visit our website www.oregondmv.com.
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