PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice.
DMV-Approved Out-of-State Motorcycle Rider Education Course
DMV proposes to amend OAR 735-062-0078 to add an out-of-state motorcycle rider education course to the list of DMV-approved motorcycle rider education courses. The additional motorcycle rider education course will provide another option to obtain a motorcycle endorsement while the applicant is temporarily residing outside of this state, but domiciled in or a resident of this state.
Rule to be amended: 735-062-0078
Last day for public comment: March 21, 2026 5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC Approval: May 7, 2026
Vehicle Dismantler Submission of Fire Inspection Reports
The enactment of HB 2706, effective January 1, 2026, increased the validity period for dismantler certificates to two years. DMV is proposing to amend OAR 735-152-0007 to clarify when dismantlers must submit the annual fire inspection report during the non-renewal year.
Rule to be amended: 735-152-0007
Last day for public comment: March 21, 2026 5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC Approval: May 7, 2026
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.
Issuing Limited-Term CDLs and CLPs Only to Existing Holders
DMV held a virtual public hearing February 18, 2026. See hearing recording. The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on February 21, 2025. DMV received four public comments (see attached summary). DMV is not proceeding with the proposed rules as written in response to the FMCSA's final rule. See temporary rulemakings below.
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
Non-Domiciled (Limited Term) CDLs and CLPs and FMCSA Final Rule (temporary)
On February 13, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a final rule. The final rule becomes effective March 16, 2026, and requires DMV to immediately align Oregon Administrative Rules with federal requirements. The accelerated timeline of this final rule does not allow DMV to complete permanent rulemaking before the current temporary rules expire on April 11, 2026. Without prompt action, Oregon’s rules would conflict with federal law, creating a legally inconsistent framework and exposing the state to significant penalties. See the Temporary Administrative Order for more information.
Rules amended: 735-063-0200, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Rules suspended: 735-063-0265 and 735-063-0268
Filed: March 12, 2026
Effective: March 16, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Reinstatement of Non-Domiciled (Limited Term) CDLs and CLPs and FMCSA Final Rule (temporary)
On February 13, 2026, FMCSA published a final rule. The final rule, which becomes effective on March 16, 2026, prohibits reinstatement of a limited term CDL or CLP. This short timeframe does not provide DMV enough time to conduct a permanent rulemaking to comply with the new federal prohibition. DMV must adopt new temporary rules to align with FMCSA’s preliminary determination and final rule. Without these updates, Oregon Administrative Rules would conflict with federal regulations, creating a legally inconsistent framework and risks noncompliance with FMCSA’s requirements. To comply with federal requirements, DMV must amend OAR 735-063-0290, 735-063-0315 and 735-063-0340 and adopt OAR 735-063-0269 to prevent reinstatement of a limited term CDL or CLP after a person’s limited term CDP is suspended, cancelled, revoked or otherwise withdrawn.
Rule adopted: 735-063-0269
Rules amended: 735-063-0290, 735-063-0315, 735-063-0340
Filed: March 12, 2026
Effective: March 16, 2026 - September 11, 2026
DMV Lay Representation at Contested Case Hearings
DMV amended OAR 735-001-0040 to align the rule with a Department of Justice approved format and text. DMV also amended the rule to update the types of contested cases where DMV may use an agency (lay) representative, as approved by DOJ.
Rule amended: 735-001-0040
Filed: March 12, 2026
Effective: March 20, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on February 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rule.
Issuance of Temporary Permits Pending DEQ Certificate of Compliance
In response to SB 840 (2025), DMV amended OAR 735-150-0060 to authorize vehicle dealers to issue temporary registration permits for motor vehicles that do not have proof of compliance with pollution control equipment Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements at the time of sale.
Rule amended: 735-150-0060
Filed: March 12, 2026
Effective: March 20, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on February 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rule.
Financial Responsibility
DMV amended to 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070 and 735-050-0100 to align with SB 840 (2025) and to clarify procedures for collision (accident) reporting, insurance verification, and SR-22 requirements. The changes were necessary to reflect current law, improve clarity for the public, and streamline DMV processes.
Rules amended: 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0100
Filed and effective: March 12, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2026. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
Driver Improvement Record Review Date
DMV changed the definition of “record review date” to include the date when DMV reviews a person’s driving record while combining more than one driving record into a single driving record. The amendment reflects an existing DMV practice related to merging multiple driving records.
Rule amended: 735-072-0020
Filed: November 14, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rule.
Requests for Driver Records from Other Jurisdictions
Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 415, section 48 amends ORS 802.200 and expands DMV’s authority to request and receive driver record history from other jurisdictions and add the history to the Oregon driver record. The new language requires DMV to adopt rules describing when DMV will request or receive the records, when DMV will establish Oregon as the state-of-record for persons not issued an Oregon identification card, driver license or permit, and how DMV will use driver conviction history received from another jurisdiction. DMV amended these rules to align with the recent statutory amendment.
Rules amended: 735-010-0110, 735-070-0030, 735-070-0145, 735-072-0041
Filed: November 13, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
Vehicle Appraisals and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles
Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 415, sections 18 and 19 increased the appraisal value threshold for an abandoned vehicle to be towed. Previously set at $500, the threshold is now $1,000. DMV amended these rules to reflect the new threshold value.
Rules amended: 735-024-0075 and 735-024-0077
Filed: November 13, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
Hardship Driver Permits
Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 415, section 8 expands who is eligible for issuance of a hardship permit. DMV amended these rules to reflect new statutory language. DMV also took this opportunity to update some other aspects of the hardship permit rules.
Rules amended: 735-064-0040, 735-064-0070, 735-064-0080
Filed: November 13, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
Issuance of Driver Licenses to Military Spouses or dependents
DMV amended this rule due to changes in Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 415 (SB 840, section 3 (2025)). The current statute allows the DMV to renew or replace a driver license, excluding a commercial driver license, without a photograph for an applicant in the active military service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the Nation Guard if the DMV does not have an acceptable photograph of the applicant. SB 840 expands DMV’s authorization to include in its rule an applicant who is the spouse or dependent of an individual in the active military service who is stationed outside of Oregon.
Rule amended: 735-062-0120
Filed: November 13, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rule.
Commercial Driver Licenses Positive Drug Tests
The passage of Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 415, Section 10 removes the confusion about which Oregon agency should receive Positive Drug Test Results (PDTR). DMV repealed 735-063-0320 and 735-063-0330 as the DMV and the Department of Transportation is no longer the recipient of reports of PDTR.
Rules repealed: 735-063-0320 and 735-063-0330
Filed: November 13, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
HB 2341 Veterans
Oregon Laws (2025), Chapter 13, amended ORS 406.073. This amendment requires the DMV to send additional information to the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) when a member or veteran of the Uniformed Services requests that DMV notify ODVA. In addition to the individual's name and residence or mailing address, the DMV will now provide the individual's electronic mail address (if available). DMV amended 735-010-0250 and 735-018-0130 to align with the recent statutory amendment.
Rules amended: 735-010-0250 and 735-018-0130
Filed: October 27, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Aug. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.
Suspension of limited term commercial driving privileges (temporary)
On September 29, 2025, FMCSA published an interim final rule (IFR) that changes the eligibility requirements for limited term CLPs and CDLs. The IFR was effective immediately upon publication and requires states to pause issuance of limited term CLPs and CDLs until they can ensure compliance with the updated regulations. The OTC Chair approved DMV filing this temporary rulemaking in response to the IFR. OTC voted to ratify the temporary rulemaking at the October 27, 2025 meeting. This temporary rulemaking will be followed up with a permanent rulemaking.
Rules amended: 735-063-0200, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Rules suspended: 735-063-0265 and 735-063-0268
Filed: October 13, 2025
Effective: October 13, 2025 - April 10, 2026
PUBLISHED DMV RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website:
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 735.