Administrative Rules

PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator​.

There are no draft rules for public comment at this time.

​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.​

Driver License Issuance, Mental or Physical Conditions, Problem Conditions
DMV previously asked questions during the application process to determine if an applicant has a vision, mental or physical condition or impairment, or problem condition involving alcohol, cannabis, psilocybin, controlled substances or inhalants.  DMV staff were often required to clarify the questions for the applicants. DMV rephrased the questions as statements that an applicant certifies are accurate.  This approach will eliminate the need for applicants to answer three separate questions and will reduce the likelihood that a customer erroneously indicates they have a problem condition or impairment.​
Rules amended: 735-001-0062, 735-018-0160, 735-018-0165, 735-062-0007, 735-062-0008, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007
Filed and effective: May 15, 2023

Secure Forms: Odometer Disclosure and Secure Power of Attorney​
In December 2022, DMV adopted OAR 735-028-0160 and amended OAR 735-028-0080 and 735-028-0110 under the Administrative Procedures Act’s temporary rule provision in ORS 183.335(5) because DMV was experiencing supply issues related to the availability of the carbon copy (multi-copy) paper needed to produce DMV’s Secure Power of Attorney form (DMV Form 402) and Secure Odometer Disclosure/Reassignment form (DMV Form 403).  To ensure continued availability of these forms, DMV adopted or amended these rules to permit the use of a more sustainable single-copy format that retains required security features, while continuing to permit the use of forms with the multi-copy format. This rulemaking made permanent the changes made in the temporary rulemaking, with a few additional changes.
Rules amended: 735-028-0070, 735-028-0080, 735-028-0090, 735-028-0110, 735-028-0125
Rule adopted: 735-028-0160​
Filed and effective: May 15, 2023

Driver License and Driver Permit Vision Tests at Renewal
DMV began offering Oregonians the option to renew their driver licenses online in May 2021. A rule amendment was passed at that time to temporarily allow applicants aged 50 years and older to renew their driver license online without requiring a vision test. This exception was made to provide applicants an option to avoid visiting a field office during the COVID-19 pandemic. OAR 735-062-0060(7) permits applicants 50 years old and older to renew online without requiring a vision test until June 3, 2023. After June 3, 2023, current rules will again require all applicants aged 50 years and older to complete a vision screening when renewing a driver license or driver permit.
Rules to be amended: 735-001-0062, 735-062-0060
Anticipated date of OTC approval: May 15, 2023

Lifting Restriction on Limited Term CDL Issuance to Legally Present Mexican and Canadian Citizens​
These amendments will result in Oregon’s continued alignment with federal regulations and will no longer prohibit qualified and eligible applicants from obtaining an Oregon CDL.
Rules amended: 735-063-0265, 735-063-0268
Filed and effective: March 9, 2023

Driver License and ID Card Issuance, Reporting and Validity​
These rule amendments ensure a person has only one standard or Real ID driver license or driver permit to help prevent fraud, and to meet the requirements of the Driver License Compact and Federal Regulations for Real ID issuances. The changes are also in accordance with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) recommended best practices.
Rules amended: 735-062-0007, 735-062-0010
Filed and effective: January 12, 2023

​Plate Manufacturing Fee Increase
The cost to manufacture a single plate has crossed the half-dollar threshold and requires the department to round up to the next half-dollar. The cost to manufacture a pair of plates has also increased and results in a one dollar increase, after rounding to the higher half-dollar. In addition to the cost of manufacturing, Oregon law requires the department to add $10 for a single plate and $20 for a pair of plates.
Rule proposed: 735-032-0010
Date filed: January 25, 2023
Effective date: February 1, 2023