PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
Hardship Permits
Upon completion of this rulemaking DMV will begin accepting hardship permit applications and other necessary information online using https://DMV2U.oregon.gov, making it easier for a segment of the population to submit hardship applications.
Rules being amended: 735-018-0020, 735-064-0040, 735-064-0080, 735-064-0090
Last date for public comment: August 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: September 9, 2021
Custom Registration Plate Surrender
DMV is amending these rules to give owners of vehicles with custom plates more time to renew the vehicle's registration. Owners currently have only 30 days beyond expiration to renew their registration. HB 2137 and these rules will extend that to 180 days.
Rules being amended: 735-046-0010, 735-046-0030
Last date for public comment: August 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: September 9, 2021
Facial Recognition Software and False Applications for Driver Licenses, Driver Permits and ID Cards
Applicants for a driver license, driver permit, or ID card must establish their identity by passing a biometric check through DMV’s facial recognition software (FRS). An applicant’s identity is established when their photo matches the existing photos, if any, on the applicant’s record and does not match any photo on any other DMV record. With this rule change a suspension for failure to establish identity will only be ordered if DMV has additional information that the supports a determination that the person has committed another offense, such as identity theft.
Rules being amended: 735-062-0016, 735-070-0004, 735-070-0010
Last date for public comment: August 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: September 9, 2021
Psilocybin and Cannabis Added to Problem Conditions and Psilocybin to Definition of Intoxicants
DMV is updating its rules to include the term "psilocybin" when referencing problem conditions and intoxicants. Cannabis is also being added to the list of problem conditions in OAR 735-062-0007.
Rules being amended: 735-062-0007, 735-064-0005, 735-074-0120, 735-074-0180, 735-076-0000, 735-076-0002, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007, 735-076-0020
Last date for public comment: August 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: September 9, 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.
Online Driver License, Driver Permit and ID Card Renewals and Vision Requirements
These rules are being amended to allow DMV to renew driver licenses, driver permits and ID cards using DMV’s DMV2U website at every other renewal. Also, until June 2, 2023 customers 50+ years old who renew their driver license or permit online will not need to take a vision screening.
Rule being adopted: 735-018-0170
Rules being amended: 735-018-0010, 735-062-0060, 735-062-0125
Anticipated date of OTC approval: September 9, 2021
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
Driver License and ID Card Renewal and Knowledge Tests
DMV is amending these rules to align with HB 2137, sections 4-7, which take effect June 5, 2021. Two of the rules extend the timeframe in which a customer may renew an expired driver license from one year to two years. The third rule clarifies the circumstances in which a person surrendering an out of state CDL would not be required to pass a knowledge test for a Class C non-commercial license.
Rules to be amended: 735-001-0062, 735-062-0090, 735-063-0260
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 15, 2021
Real ID Modernization
The proposed amendments to DMV’s rules regarding Real ID issuances will reduce applicant burdens and the length of time it takes to complete the application process for a Real ID credential and align the rules with new federal requirements.
Rules to be amended: 735-062-0001, 735-062-0006, 735-062-0008, 735-062-0011, 735-062-0090, 735-062-0110
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 15, 2021
Proof of Residence Address
With this rule change DMV will accept an Oregon vehicle title or registration document as proof of residence address from any applicant applying for a driver license, driver permit or identification card as long as the document contains the applicant’s first name, last name, and current residence address.
Rules to be amended: 735-062-0030, 735-062-0031
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 15, 2021
Repeal of CDL Medical Waivers (temporary rule)
FMCSA is discontinuing the waiver provided to CDL drivers during the COVID pandemic, and therefore DMV must also repeal the temporary waivers and again require proof of medical qualification.
Rule amended: 735-063-0220
Filed: May 14, 2021
Effective date: June 1, 2021
Abandoned Vehicles
DMV updated 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 amended: 735-024-0077
Filed and effective: May 14, 2021
Automotive Liability Insurance Reporting (ALIR)
DMV repealed two rules that contained sunset dates that have passed and updated other rules that referred to the repealed rules. 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.
Rules amended: 735-050-0055, 735-050-0080, 735-050-0131
Rules repealed: 735-050-0129, 735-050-0130
Filed: May 14, 2021
Effective date: June 1, 2021
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