PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
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 to be adopted: 735-018-0180
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 to be adopted: 735-020-0014
Public hearing (virtual): October 19, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting link
Or call in (audio only): 1-971-277-1965
Phone conference ID: 242 728 329#
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 2021
Replacement Title Transactions
DMV proposes to remove 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 to be amended: 735-026-0000
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 to be amended: 735-028-0000, 735-028-0005, 735-028-0010, 735-028-0090
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 2021
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Indicator
DMV needs to amend 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 to be amended: 735-030-0105, 735-062-0110
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 to be amended: 735-032-0000
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 to be adopted: 735-062-0133
Public hearing (virtual): October 15, 2021 at 10:30am
Microsoft Teams meeting link
Or call in (audio only): 1-971-277-1965
Phone conference ID: 338 254 165#
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 2021
Ending COVID-19 Medical Qualification and TSA Waivers
DMV is amending 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 to be amended: 735-063-0220, 735-063-0290
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 2021
Vehicle Registration Suspensions
HB 3055 repeals ORS 809.020 and 809.080. As a result, DMV needs to repeal OAR 735-070-0050 because the statutory authority for the agency’s rulemaking was provided by ORS 809.020.
Rule to be repealed: 735-070-0050
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 to be amended: 735-152-0000, 735-152-0031, 735-152-0060
Public hearing (virtual): October 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting link
Or call in (audio only): 1-971-277-1965
Phone conference ID: 715 671 529#
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 2021
Fire Inspector’s Report for Dismantler Certificate
DMV proposes to update the 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 to be amended: 735-152-0005, 735-152-0007
Public hearing (virtual): October 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting link
Or call in (audio only): 1-971-277-1965
Phone conference ID: 622 087 47#
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2021
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 18, 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 recenty closed DMV rules at this time.
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
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
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: June 1, 2021 through November 27, 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