A hardship permit is available for some driver license suspensions or for a driver revoked as a habitual offender.
A hardship permit allows you to drive a non-commercial motor vehicle
only.
A hardship permit allows you to drive:
- To and from work;
- On the job;
- To seek employment; or
- To take part in a gambling addiction, alcohol or drug rehabilitation program.
- For necessary services:
- Grocery shopping;
- Driving yourself or your children to school;
- Driving to medical appointments; and
- Caring for elderly family members
You cannot get a hardship permit if your license is revoked for a traffic crime.
To make sure you are eligible, contact DMV at 503-945-5000.
To apply for a hardship permit:
Visit
DMV2U to complete an online hardship application; or
- Download and fill out the
application;
- Get all required documentation;
- Pay the fees; and
- Mail your application, required documents and payment (check or money order) to:
DMV - Driver Suspension Unit
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97314
- You can’t get a hardship permit at a DMV office.
- You may be required to serve a mandatory suspension length before we issue the permit.
- We won’t issue the permit until the suspension is in effect.