PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
There are no proposed rules in this division 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.
Online Services
Rule amendments are proposed to 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 to be 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 to be adopted: 735-018-0160
Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 21, 2021
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
Driver License (including CDL), Driver Permit (including CLP) and Identification Card Issuances
DMV is amending or repealing the following rules to comply with Chapter 701 of Oregon Laws 2019 and to incorporate changes resulting from a computer system modernization project (STP).
Rules amended: 735-001-0062, 735-062-0001, 735-062-0002, 735-062-0005, 735-062-0007, 735-062-0010, 735-062-0014, 735-062-0020, 735-062-0030, 735-062-0090, 735-062-0110, 735-062-0120, 735-062-0125, 735-063-0200, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0265, 735-064-0040, 735-070-0010
Rules repealed: 735-062-0015, 735-062-0032, 735-062-0033
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Address Changes, Driver License & ID Card Design and Cancellations
DMV’s Service Transformation Program (STP) created opportunities to review DMV programs and optimize them based on new technological capabilities.
Rules amended: 735-010-0070, 735-018-0100, 735-062-0013, 735-062-0135, 735-070-0035
Rule repealed: 735-070-0040
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Driver Permits and License Restrictions
DMV’s Service Transformation Program (STP) has created opportunities to review DMV driver permits and optimize them based on new technological capabilities. This rulemaking eliminates many outdated processes to align with new capabilities and updated processes.
Rules amended: 735-062-0087, 735-062-0096, 735-062-0115, 735-064-0080, 735-064-0090, 735-064-0230, 735 064 0235, 735-070-0054, 735-070-0055, 735-070-0060
Rule repealed: 735-070-0090
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
At-Risk Driver Program
These amendments address changes to the At-risk Driver Program that are required for the implementation of DMV’s system modernization. At-Risk Driver actions will now begin by issuing a notice of suspension or cancellation in place of a letter to ensure communication to the customers is clear and satisfies the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, ORS chapter 183.
Rules amended: 735-062-0385, 735-074-0080, 735-074-0120, 735-074-0140, 735-074-0180, 735-074-0220, 735-076-0000, 735-076-0002, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007, 735-076-0010, 735-076-0015, 735-076-0018, 735-076-0020, 735-076-0035
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL System Modernization
These rule changes align with programming requirements necessary to implement DMV’s new computer system, comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSCR), implement enacted legislation, Oregon Laws 2019, chapter 312, and establish efficiencies related to commercial driving privileges.
Rules amended: 735-063-0210, 735-063-0240, 735-063-0280
Rules adopted: 735-063-0263, 735-063-0311
Rules repealed: 735-062-0085, 735-063-0310
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL Serious Traffic Offenses
DMV is amending this rule to designate additional offenses that customers may commit in non-commercial motor vehicles when the offense directly results in the suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a customer’s license.
Rule amended: 735-063-0360
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Driver Improvement Program
These rule changes update the Driver Improvement Program to reflect new technological capabilities and were developed from a study conducted by the Center for Urban Studies at Portland State University.
Rules to be amended: 735-064-0220, 735-072-0020, 735-072-0023, 735-072-0027
Rule adopted: 735-072-0041
Rule repealed: 735-072-0035
Date filed: December 11, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
CDL Medical and Hazmat Waivers
DMV amended 735-063-0220 to allow certain CDL holders to maintain medical qualification during the COVID-19 state of emergency. DMV amended 735-063-0290 to provide for full use of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) exemption regarding expiration of TSA security threat assessments (STAs) for CDL holders with hazardous material endorsements.
Rules amended: 735-063-0220, 735-063-0290
Filed and effective: December 2, 2020
Third Party Examiner Class C Drive Tests (temp)
DMV field offices were closed to the public for 10 weeks and the third party testing businesses ceased testing. DMV has not yet resumed drive tests due to COVID-19 and the social distancing rules in effect. A customer who needs a drive test must go through a third party testing business. This temporary rule will increase the number of tests a third party examiner may conduct to 20 in a single day, increasing the state’s testing capacity as much as 25%. This increase will allow third party businesses to better meet the high demand and reduce the backlog of customers waiting for a test.
Rule amended: 735-061-0440
Filed and effective: October 23, 2020 through January 1, 2021
Mandatory Insurance Compliance
DMV's Mandatory Insurance Compliance program currently operates under Oregon statute rather than agency rule. Chapter 312, OL 2019 authorizes DMV to establish the program in rule which will allow DMV to incorporate technological capabilities as they become available.
Rule amended: 735-050-0080
Filed and effective: October 23, 2020
Delivery Method of Notices
These rule changes will clarify the method DMV will use to notify customers of a cancellation of a vehicle registration or title, suspension of driving privileges or approaching expiration of a driver license, driver permit or ID card.
Rule amended: 735-010-0260
Rule adopted: 735-062-0088
Date filed: September 29, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Temporary Duplicate Disability Parking Permit
DMV may issue a temporary duplicate disability parking permit to customers for travel purposes. The temporary duplicate permit can only be issued to the holder of an existing parking permit to serve as a travel copy. The rulemaking also allows a customer to re-certify for a temporary duplicate at any time.
Rules to be amended: 735-080-0046, 735-080-0080
Date filed: September 29, 2020
Effective date: January 1, 2021
Electronic Record Inquiry during Application for an Oregon Title or Salvage Title
With the passage of SB 57, DMV must deny issuance of an Oregon title if the vehicle record available through an electronic record inquiry (NMVTIS) returns a status of "junk" or comparable language.
Rules amended: 735-020-0070, 735-024-025, 735-024-0030, 735-024-0030
Date filed: July 27, 2020
Effective date: August 1, 2020
Real ID Act and DMV's System Modernization Project
DMV will begin offering an optional Real ID compliant driver license, driver permit or ID card to eligible applicants beginning July 6, 2020 in conjunction with the rollout of phase II of DMV’s system modernization project.
Rules amended: 735-001-0062, 735-016-0060, 735-062-0001, 735-062-0002, 735-062-0090, 735-062-0110, 735-062-0125, 735-062-0160, 735-063-0200, 735-063-0205, 735-063-0260, 735-063-0265
Rules adopted: 735-062-0006, 735-062-0008, 735-062-0011, 735-062-0022, 735-062-0023, 735-062-0031, 735-063-0268
Date filed: June 25, 2020
Effective date: July 6, 2020
Real ID Fee
A separate but related rule adoption sets the fee for the enhanced credential at $30.
Rule adopted: 735-062-0295
Date filed: June 25, 2020
Effective date: July 6, 2020
Online Services; Changes to Drive Test Wait Times and Validity Period (temp)
These rule changes coincide 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, 735-061-0440, 735-061-0450, 735-062-0070, 735-062-0078, 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140, 735-070-0110
Rule adopted: 735-018-0150
Date filed: June 25, 2020
Effective: July 6, 2020 through January 1, 2021
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.