New to Oregon

Welcome!

As a new Oregon resident, within 30 days you must:

Get an Oregon Driver's License (if you want to drive); and
Title and register your vehicle.

Getting an Oregon Driver's License or ID card

Get a non-commercial driver's license (DL)
Get a commercial driver's license (CDL)
Get a motorcycle endorsement

Most people can transfer their license without testing if it was issued by:

Any U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia.
Canada, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Taiwan.

You can transfer your motorcycle-endorsed license without testing if it was issued by:

Any U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia.
Canada and Japan

Be sure to tell us you want to keep your endorsement when you apply for your driver's license.

Getting an Oregon Title and Registration

You must title your vehicle in Oregon if you want to register it. These instructions will help you prepare to title and register your vehicle in Oregon.
Print a checklist for title and registration.

Visiting Oregon?

You are considered a visitor if you are:

A permanent resident outside Oregon.
In the military and stationed in Oregon.
Attending school in Oregon and paying non-resident tuition.
Not planning to take any steps to become a resident of Oregon.

As a visitor, you can legally drive in Oregon if you have a valid driver's license from:

Any U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia.
Another country.