PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
Abandoned Vehicles
DMV is updating this rule to correct a statutory reference that no longer exists and to correct a form name; change the term "an authority" to "Authority" so it applies to every instance the term appears in the rule; and update the latest acceptable form. DMV will still accept previous forms as long as they have a revision date on or after October 2008.
Rule to be amended: 735-024-0077
Last date for public comment: April 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: May 13, 2021
Automotive Liability Insurance Reporting (ALIR)
DMV is proposing repeal of two rules that contained sunset dates that have passed and is updating other rules that referred to the rules being repealed. DMV has phased out interim insurance reporting requirements and now all insurance companies must report insurance information using the technical specifications outlined in the Oregon Automobile Liability Insurance Reporting manual that is adopted by reference in OAR 735-050-0131.
Public hearing: Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
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Rules to be amended: 735-050-0055, 735-050-0080, 735-050-0131
Rules to be repealed: 735-050-0129, 735-050-0130
Last date for public comment: April 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: May 13, 2021
RECENTLY CLOSED DMV RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.
There are no recently closed DMV rules at this time.
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
Online Renewals (temporary rules)
DMV has changed its rules to allow renewal of driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards using DMV’s website at every other renewal, and to provide the qualifications customers must meet in order to use the online renewal method. In addition, for the two years following approval of this rule, customers 50 years old and older will no longer need to take a vision screening if they renew their driver license or driver permit using the online renewal option.
Rule adopted: 735-018-0170
Rules amended: 735-062-0060, 735-062-0125
Filed: March 11, 2021
Effective: March 11, 2021 through September 6, 2021
Custom Plates (temporary rules)
These rule changes extend the grace period for renewal of custom registration plates from 30 days to 180 days before the plate configuration becomes available to the public again.
Rules amended: 735-046-0010, 735-046-0030
Filed: March 11, 2021
Effective: March 11, 2021 through September 6, 2021
Online Services
The rule amendments align with programming requirements necessary to implement DMV’s new computer system, align with current operating policies, and create efficiencies for DMV customers and DMV.
Rules amended: 735-010-0008, 735-018-0010, 735-018-0020, 735-060-0120, 735-061-0410, 735-061-0420, 735-061-0430, 735-061-0440, 735-061-0450, 735-062-0070, 735-062-0078, 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140, 735-070-0110
Rule adopted: 735-018-0160
Filed and effective: January 28, 2021
Driver License (including CDL), Driver Permit (including CLP) and Identification Card Issuances
DMV is amending or repealing the following rules to comply with Chapter 701 of Oregon Laws 2019 and to incorporate changes resulting from a computer system modernization project (STP).
Rules amended: 735-001-0062, 735-062-0001, 735-062-0002, 735-062-0005, 735-062-0007, 735-062-0010, 735-062-0014, 735-062-0020, 735-062-0030, 735-062-0090, 735-062-0110, 735-062-0120, 735-062-0125, 735-063-0200, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0265, 735-064-0040, 735-070-0010
Rules repealed: 735-062-0015, 735-062-0032, 735-062-0033
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Address Changes, Driver License & ID Card Design and Cancellations
DMV’s Service Transformation Program (STP) created opportunities to review DMV programs and optimize them based on new technological capabilities.
Rules amended: 735-010-0070, 735-018-0100, 735-062-0013, 735-062-0135, 735-070-0035
Rule repealed: 735-070-0040
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Driver Permits and License Restrictions
DMV’s Service Transformation Program (STP) has created opportunities to review DMV driver permits and optimize them based on new technological capabilities. This rulemaking eliminates many outdated processes to align with new capabilities and updated processes.
Rules amended: 735-062-0087, 735-062-0096, 735-062-0115, 735-064-0080, 735-064-0090, 735-064-0230, 735 064 0235, 735-070-0054, 735-070-0055, 735-070-0060
Rule repealed: 735-070-0090
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
At-Risk Driver Program
These amendments address changes to the At-risk Driver Program that are required for the implementation of DMV’s system modernization. At-Risk Driver actions will now begin by issuing a notice of suspension or cancellation in place of a letter to ensure communication to the customers is clear and satisfies the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, ORS chapter 183.
Rules amended: 735-062-0385, 735-074-0080, 735-074-0120, 735-074-0140, 735-074-0180, 735-074-0220, 735-076-0000, 735-076-0002, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007, 735-076-0010, 735-076-0015, 735-076-0018, 735-076-0020, 735-076-0035
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL System Modernization
These rule changes align with programming requirements necessary to implement DMV’s new computer system, comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSCR), implement enacted legislation, Oregon Laws 2019, chapter 312, and establish efficiencies related to commercial driving privileges.
Rules amended: 735-063-0210, 735-063-0240, 735-063-0280
Rules adopted: 735-063-0263, 735-063-0311
Rules repealed: 735-062-0085, 735-063-0310
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL Serious Traffic Offenses
DMV is amending this rule to designate additional offenses that customers may commit in non-commercial motor vehicles when the offense directly results in the suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a customer’s license.
Rule amended: 735-063-0360
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Driver Improvement Program
These rule changes update the Driver Improvement Program to reflect new technological capabilities and were developed from a study conducted by the Center for Urban Studies at Portland State University.
Rules to be amended: 735-064-0220, 735-072-0020, 735-072-0023, 735-072-0027
Rule adopted: 735-072-0041
Rule repealed: 735-072-0035
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL Medical and Hazmat Waivers
DMV amended 735-063-0220 to allow certain CDL holders to maintain medical qualification during the COVID-19 state of emergency. DMV amended 735-063-0290 to provide for full use of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) exemption regarding expiration of TSA security threat assessments (STAs) for CDL holders with hazardous material endorsements.
Rules amended: 735-063-0220, 735-063-0290
Filed and effective: December 2, 2020
Mandatory Insurance Compliance
DMV's Mandatory Insurance Compliance program currently operates under Oregon statute rather than agency rule. Chapter 312, OL 2019 authorizes DMV to establish the program in rule which will allow DMV to incorporate technological capabilities as they become available.
Rule amended: 735-050-0080
Filed and effective: October 23, 2020