Administrative Rules

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​​.

There are no proposed rules for 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.

​CDL Skills Testing​
DMV proposes to amend OAR 735-060-0120, 735-063-0250 and 735-063-0260 to update administrative rules related to CDL skills test and documents that prove citizenship and legal presence for applicants for a CDL. This permanent rulemaking supersedes temporary administrative order DMV 4-2025​.
Rules to be amended: 735-060-0120, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on June 21, 2025. No comments were received.​​

At-Risk Programs
DMV proposes to adopt and amend At-Risk Mandatory program and At-Risk Non-Mandatory program rules to align with statute and clarify the process for the public and let them know what may be required of them.
Rules to be amended: 735-074-0050, 735-074-0060, 735-074-0080, 735-074-0090, 735-074-0120, 735-074-0140, 735-074-0190, 735-074-0210, 735-074-0212, 735-074-0220, 735-076-0000, 735-076-0002, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007, 735-076-0015, 735-076-0018, 735-076-0020, 735-076-0035, 735-076-0050, 735-076-0052
Rules to be adopted: 735-074-0072, 735-074-0185, 735-076-0008
Virtual public hearing: May 20, 2025  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. See hearing recording.
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM ​on May 21, 2025. ODOT received one public comment (see attached summary​) and DMV amended the draft rules and At-Risk Program Medical Determination Standards as a result.​

Odometer Disclosure
DMV proposes to amend this rule to state that DMV will record the mileage shown on the previous title or salvage title when a transfer of interest is not subject to odometer disclosure requirements. This brings the rule into alignment with current DMV practice.
Rule to be amended: 735-028-0040
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025​
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM ​on May 21, 2025. No comments were received.

Off-Road Equipment Standards​
DMV proposes to repeal this rule in response to House Bill (HB) 2232 (2025) which removed DMV’s authority to write administrative rules under ORS 821.030 and gave the authority to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Rule to be repealed: 735-116-0000
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025​
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on May 21, 2025. No comments were received.​

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

​Branded Vehicle Titles
DMV amended this rule to clarify its current practice related to issuing a branded title. The rule clarifies that DMV will issue a branded title for a vehicle that a reporting entity has marked in NMVTIS JSI as "scrap," “parts only” or "crushed" only if the same entity later marks the vehicle as "sold."
Rule amended: 735-020-0070
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Special Interest Plates​
DMV amended this rule to further specify the registration plates a customer may use when registering their vehicle as special interest. This rule change is reflective of current DMV practices.
Rule amended: 735-040-0000
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025​
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025.​ No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Issuance of non-Real ID CDLs and CLPs to COFA nation citizens​ (temporary)
DMV amended these rules to establish a list of documents acceptable for the issuance of non-Real ID commercial driver license (CDL) and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) credentials and to remove reference to “FMCSA guidance” that has been replaced with a formal FMCSA exemption. These temporary rules need to be in effect immediately following the May 8, 2025, OTC meeting to ensure fair and consistent treatment for COFA citizens and allow DMV to continue to issue eight-year CDL credentials to citizens of COFA nations.
Rules amended: 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CDL/CLP Medical Info​​
DMV amended these rules to modify the process for how CDL and CLP holders provide updated medical information. Instead of submitting a Medical Examiner’s Certificate directly to DMV, the medical examiner will now upload the driver’s medical certification information to the National Registry to reduce fraud, increase safety and ensure accurate information is available.
Rules amended: 735-063-0205, 735-063-0220, 735-063-0230, 735-063-0340
Filed: March 25, 2025
Effective: June 23, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Traffic Offenses​​
DMV amended this rule to revise the list of offenses in Table 1 and Table 2, and updated the stated effective date in the revised tables to align with Oregon laws, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) standards and federal regulations. 
Rule amended: 735-064-0220
Filed: March 13, 2025
Effective: March 17, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules. DMV filed a statutory minor correction May 14, 2025 to correct statutory or rule references. See original filing​.​

Changing the term accident to collision​
DMV amended certain rules to change the term “accident” to “collision” in alignment with 2024 SB 1574.
Rules amended: 735-010-0110, 735-010-0220, 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0080, 735-064-0100
Rules adopted: 735-050-0004, 735-050-0005
Filed: December 4, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2025​
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Drug and Alcohol Cleari​nghouse​
​Following the federal regulations adopted by FMCSA, DMV will query the DACH database prior to issuance of Commercial Driving Privileges.
Rule adopted:  ​735-063-0315
Rules amended: 735-001-0050, 735-063-0205
Filed and effective: ​December 4, 2024
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.