Administrative Rules

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

CDL Entry Level Driver Training Requirements
Recent legislation requires DMV establish, by rule, requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle driver training. Entry-level drivers are applicants for a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or a CDL hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus endorsement for the first time. DMV will ensure the applicant completes all ELDT requirements before issuance of a Class A or B CDL or listed CDL endorsement.  The ELDT requirements apply to applicable commercial driving privileges issued on or after February 7, 2022.
Rules proposed: 735-001-0050, 735-060-0003, 735-060-0055, 735-060-0105, 735-060-0145, 735-063-0205, 735-063-0260, 735-063-0262, 735-063-0290
Last date for public comment: December 21, 2021
​Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 13, 2022

Motorcycle Rider Education Courses
Recent legislation authorizes DMV to approve motorcycle rider education courses from outside of Oregon.  The law allows DMV to waive the knowledge test and skills test requirements for applicants who apply for a motorcycle endorsement if the applicant completed an out-of-state motorcycle rider education course while temporarily residing outside of this state as long as the applicant is domiciled in or a resident of this state.​
Rules proposed: 735-062-0002, 735-062-0040, 735-062-0078, 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140
Last date for public comment: December 21, 2021
​Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 13, 2022

​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 rules at this time.

​​RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

Emergency Contact Form​
HB 3125 requires DMV to create an emergency contact information form and make it available to individuals. DMV would only disclose the emergency contact information to a police officer when the individual is killed, seriously injured or rendered unconscious and is unable to independently communicate with police officers.
Rule adopted: 735-018-0180
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Posessory Lien Foreclosure
HB 2311 requires possessory lien claimants to file with DMV a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $20,000, provide a yearly certification of continued coverage, and to file a new surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit with DMV within three days after the date of any recovery against the surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit.
Rule adopted: 735-020-0014
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Replacement Title Transactions​
DMV removed the requirement that all parties listed on the vehicle certificate of title sign the application for replacement title before DMV will issue a replacement certificate of title for the vehicle. Since a replacement title does not change vehicle ownership and transfer of ownership would still require all owner signatures, this efficiency poses no risk to vehicle ownership.
Rule amended: 735-026-0000
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Odometer Disclosure​
HB 3055 gives DMV the authority to exempt vehicles from the odometer disclosure requirements in accordance with federal laws, rules or regulations.
Rules amended: 735-028-0000, 735-028-0005, 735-028-0010, 735-028-0090
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Indicator​
DMV amended its rules to include that a person can add information on the driver license or registration card that the registered owner, or a person who may operate a vehicle, is deaf or hard of hearing.
Rules amended: 735-030-0105, 735-062-0110
​Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Replacement of Single Vehicle Registration Plate​
HB 3055 gives DMV the authority to replace a single registration plate, including as a duplicate configuration, rather than replace both registration plates when the owner requests DMV to issue a single duplicate registration plate.
Rule amended: 735-032-0000
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Identification Card Issuances to Applicants Experiencing Homelessness​​
HB 3026 requires DMV to issue identification cards free of charge to applicants who are experiencing homelessness. The applicant must present to DMV a form that was completed by a nonprofit organization certifying the applicant is experiencing homelessness to qualify for the fee waiver.
Rule adopted: 735-062-0133
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Ending COVID-19 Medical Qualification and TSA Waivers
DMV amended two of its rules to permanently restore the requirement that CDL-required excepted interstate and non-excepted intrastate CMV operators provide proof of medical qualification to DMV in order to maintain a CDL or CLP and to remove outdated language that allowed certain CDL operators with a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) an additional 180 days to file a TSA security threat assessment (STA) with DMV before cancellation of the operators’ CDL.
Rules amended: 735-063-0220, 735-063-0290
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Vehicle Registration Suspensions​
HB 3055 repeals ORS 809.020 and 809.080. As a result, DMV repealed OAR 735-070-0050 because the statutory authority for the agency’s rulemaking was provided by ORS 809.020.
Rule repealed: 735-070-0050
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Vehicle Dismantler Catalytic Converter Civil Penalty​​
SB 803 authorizes DMV to impose a civil penalty on a dismantler that acquires a catalytic converter, or a component of a catalytic converter, that has been removed from a vehicle and is offered for sale as an independent item, separate and distinct from a vehicle acquisition; or fails to maintain records for three years from the date of acquisition of a major component part, including the sale or disposal of a catalytic converter.
Rules amended: 735-152-0000, 735-152-0031, 735-152-0060
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Fire Inspector’s Report for Dismantler Certificate​​
DMV updated its rules concerning dismantler certificates to ensure the environmental safeguards placed on the industry are not circumvented, to ensure dismantlers are provided adequate time to submit the required fire inspection report, and to enable DMV’s enforcement of the requirement without using overly punitive actions.
Rules amended: 735-152-0005, 735-152-0007
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021

Hardship Permits​
On the effective date 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 amended: 735-018-0020, 735-064-0040, 735-064-0080, 735-064-0090
Filed and effective: September 13, 2021

Titling Former Park Model Recreational Vehicles (temporary)
Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 157 authorizes DMV to issue Oregon vehicle titles to vehicles that no longer meet the definition of park model recreational vehicle (PMRV) if they met the definition of PMRV when originally manufactured and were used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021. The law also prohibits DMV from issuing vehicle registration to these vehicles.
Rule amended: 735-022-0140
Rule adopted: 735-022-0160
Date filed: September 13, 2021
Effective: September 13, 2021 through March 11, 2022

Road Usage Charge Program (temporary)
HB 3055 requires DMV to establish by rule the circumstances in which a person who is removed from the road usage charge (RUC) program is required to pay an additional amount that would have otherwise been due with respect to the subject vehicle. The additional fee can be a portion of or equal to the amount of the fee previously waived.
Rule adopted: 735-030-0125
Date filed: September 13, 2021
Effective: September 25, 2021 through March 23, 2022

Custom Registration Plate Surrender​
DMV amended these rules to give owners of vehicles with custom plates more time to renew the vehicle's registration. Owners had only 30 days beyond expiration to renew their registration. HB 2137 and these rules will extend that to 180 days.
Rules amended: 735-046-0010, 735-046-0030 
Filed and effective: September 13, 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 supports a determination that the person has committed another offense, such as identity theft.
Rules amended: 735-062-0016, 735-070-0004, 735-070-0010
Filed and effective: September 13, 2021

Psilocybin and Cannabis Added to Problem Conditions and Psilocybin to Definition of Intoxicants​
DMV updated its rules to include the term "psilocybin" when referencing problem conditions and intoxicants. Cannabis was also added to the list of problem conditions in OAR 735-062-0007.
Rules 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
Filed and effective: September 13, 2021

Online Driver License, Driver Permit and ID Card Renewals and Vision Requirements​
These rules were 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 adopted: 735-018-0170
Rules amended: 735-018-0010, 735-062-0060, 735-062-0125
Filed and effective: September 13, 2021

​Driver License and ID Card Renewal and Knowledge Tests​
DMV amended 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 amended: 735-001-0062, 735-062-0090, 735-063-0260
Filed and effective: July 16, 2021​

Real ID Modernization
These amended 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 amended: 735-062-0001, 735-062-0006, 735-062-0008, 735-062-0011, 735-062-0090, 735-062-0110
Filed and effective: July 16, 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 ​amended: 735-062-0030, 735-062-0031
Filed and effective: July 16, 2021​​