DMV COVID-19 Update

Accessing DMV Offices

Under the Governor's March 23 "Stay Home, Save Lives" Executive Order, only six Oregon DMV offices are open, by appointment only, for commercial driver knowledge testing, issuance of original and replacement commercial driver licenses and commercial learner permits, and adding or upgrading farm endorsements. DMV offices in counties that have been approved for Phase 1 reopening will remain closed to the public, except for those already offering commercial driver appointments. We encourage customers to do what they can online or through the mail. Watch our video to learn about some of the transactions you can get done from home today.

Limits on public access will be in effect until further notice; currently all drive tests are cancelled through June 12th, 2020.

Commercial Drivers

Commercial driving privileges are essential for anyone transporting people or goods necessary for the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Here’s a quick list of what commercial drivers need to know—keep reading for more information:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Oregon DMV have taken steps to help keep the current holders of commercial driver licenses and commercial learner permits (CLP) on the road during the COVID-19 response.
Six DMV offices are open, by appointment only, for commercial driver license (CDL) knowledge tests, original and replacement commercial licenses or commercial learner permits.
The Department of Transportation has partnered with Oregon law enforcement agencies to exercise discretion in their enforcement of commercial vehicle registrations and trip permits that expire during the COVID-19 emergency.

Effective Immediately for CDL & CLP holders:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Oregon DMV have taken steps to help keep the holders of commercial driver licenses (CDL) and commercial learner permits (CLP) on the road during the COVID-19 response.

All Oregon CDLs expiring between March 1, 2020, and June 29, 2020, now expire on June 30, 2020.
All Oregon commercial learner permits (CLPs) expiring between March 1, 2020, and June 29, 2020, now expire on June 30, 2020.
All Oregon CLP holders are eligible to take the CDL skills test without regard to the 14-day waiting period.
All Oregon CDL holders and CLP holders whose medical certification expired on or after March 1, 2020, retain medical qualification until June 30, 2020, if the medical examiner certificate was issued for 90 days or more.

FMCSA waiver in Oregon:

DMV will not cancel a person’s commercial driving privileges if their medical examiner certificate expired on or after March 1, 2020, and the expired medical examiner certificate was valid for at least 90 days.
DMV will grant an additional 90-day grace period before cancelling commercial driving privileges for expiring security background checks for hazmat endorsement holders. This reflects guidance from FMCSA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
More on FMCSA waiver: The FMCSA granted a waiver of some CDL requirements of 49 U.S. Code §31315(d).

Scheduling appointments:

CDL holders and new CDL applicants must schedule an appointment by calling their local DMV office phone number, 503-299-9999 in the Portland area, or 503-945-5000 elsewhere, for the following services only:

Take CDL knowledge tests
Get an original or replacement commercial learner permit

Must meet all requirements and hold a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Get an original or replacement commercial driver license

Must meet all requirements and hold a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Offices open for CDL Appointments:

Baker City
Bend
Hermiston
Medford
North Salem
Southeast Portland (8710 SE Powell Blvd.)

To schedule a CDL drive test, you must use a private third party CDL tester business. To schedule a CDL drive test go to https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Driverid/3rdpartytest.aspx.

Read Grace Period for ID, Licenses, Permits and Registration for information on expired licenses and permits.

Farm Endorsement

The operation of commercial motor vehicles under a farm endorsement is essential to ensuring that farmers can produce and transport critical goods. If you own a farm or work for a farm, you can schedule an appointment at DMV to obtain or upgrade a farm endorsement. Appointments are limited to individuals that qualify for a farm endorsement without testing. To qualify for a farm endorsement without testing you cannot:

Have been convicted within the previous five years of reckless driving, DUII, failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident or collisions, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, or fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer;
Have been involved in a traffic accident and convicted of a traffic offense in connection with the accident within 2 years of the date of the application; or
Have a lifetime CDL suspension.

Scheduling an appointment

Farm endorsement holders and new farm endorsement applicants must schedule an appointment by calling DMV at 503-945-5000, or 503-299-9999 in the Portland area.

Applicants will need to bring a completed and signed application (Form #735-6776) and be otherwise qualified.

Offices open for farm endorsement appointments:

Baker City
Bend
Hermiston
Medford
North Salem
Southeast Portland (8710 SE Powell Blvd)

More information regarding the farm endorsement.

Grace Period for ID, Licenses, Permits and Registration

The Department of Transportation has partnered with Oregon law enforcement agencies to exercise discretion in their enforcement of driver licenses, vehicle registrations and trip permits that expire during the COVID-19 emergency.

Oregon State Police, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, and Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association have agreed to support a grace period for enforcing expired credentials. Transactions falling within this request include the following that could expire during the COVID-19 emergency:

Driver license and identification cards
Passenger vehicle registrations
Commercial vehicle registrations
Trip permits and temporary registrations
Disabled parking permits

DEQ closure and your registration

If your vehicle registration expires between February 15 and May 31 of 2020, you can take the following steps:

Get your DEQ certificate online.
Renew online at DMV2U.
Once DEQ stations reopen, take your vehicle to get tested before January 1, 2021.

Some DEQToo™ businesses may still provide DEQ testing. Visit DEQToo.org for more information. Once you pass the test, renew online at DMV2U.
If your vehicle registration expires during the state of emergency, the grace period applies.
You may apply for a trip permit at DMV2U. The grace period will apply to the trip permit, should the state of emergency continue past its expiration date.
You can get DEQ closure updates at Oregon.gov/DEQ.

Accident Reporting

During the time that DMV offices are closed due to COVID-19, you can submit your accident report by email or by US Mail to:

DMV - Crash Reporting Unit

1905 Lana Ave NE

Salem OR 97314

503-945-5098

OregonDMVAccidents@odot.state.or.us

For more information on accident reporting, including a link to a fillable form, please see our Accident Reporting & Responsibilities page.

Other DMV Services

DMV services unrelated to the issuance of commercial driver licenses cannot be done in person beginning Wednesday, March 25 until offices reopen to the public. You may be able to submit your transaction through the mail such as:

SR-22 insurance filings
Reinstatement fees
Vehicle dealer paperwork
Vehicle registration renewals (many renewals may be done online - see below)
Title Your Vehicle
Order records

Find out more, and print and fill out a form on OregonDMV.com.

You can get many DMV services online 24/7 at DMV2U for example:

Renew Vehicle Registration - Most Oregonians can renew vehicle registration through the mail or online.
Update your address – If you move within Oregon, you must report your new address to DMV within 30 days.
Report the sale of your vehicle – If you sell your vehicle, you can take an extra step against future parking tickets and towing/storage fees on that car by reporting the sale to DMV online.
Buy a trip permit - If your tags are expired or license plates are lost or stolen, or if you’ve just bought a car without current plates.

Go online at OregonDMV.com/DMV2U.

Dealer Transactions

DMV Field Offices will not be accepting transactions during this time. You can still submit your transactions through the mail to DMV HQ, and Vitu members will be still be able to utilize their services.

The DMV Business Licensing office also will close to in-person visits beginning Wednesday, March 25th. Temporary and Trip Permit books can be ordered, and certificate renewal applications will be accepted through the mail. Limited staff will be working and can be reached at 503-945-5052 for assistance.

For more detailed information, including how to process and submit transactions, please refer to the March 24, 2020 correspondence sent to industry representatives, associations, and members.

Keeping Customers Safe

First, we are recommending that people avoid offices even if they can’t get their services at DMV2U.oregon.gov. DMV offices are working to provide essential services by appointment only, and most transactions are not being accepted at this time.

DMV offices are also taking steps to make field offices safer:

We are frequently disinfecting common surfaces such as countertops.
We have canceled all drive tests through June 12th.
We are finding methods to reduce or eliminate lines in offices. As of March 25, DMV services for commercial driver license customers are available by appointment only.
We are limiting the number of customers in an office to 10 or fewer.
We have canceled public meetings and non-essential employee meetings to follow the recommended limits on gatherings of people.
We are following the overall recommendations and directives of state and federal health officials.

Make Sure You Are Registered to Vote

If you have recently moved to Oregon or within Oregon, be sure you’re registered in time for the May 2020 primary election. You can register and update your affiliation. Check online at the Secretary of State’s Office at oregonvotes.gov.