| Getting a Driver License - Over 18 |
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| Overview |
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This page provides information on obtaining an Oregon Driver License when you are over the age of 18. Slightly different information applies if you are under the age of 18.
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| General Information |
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While driving a motor vehicle on highways or premises open to the public in Oregon, you must have either a valid driver license or instruction permit in your possession. If you are a resident of another state, click here for information.
If you are over the age of 18 and need to gain driving experience before getting your driver license, you may obtain an instruction permit.
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| Qualify/Apply |
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You must apply in person at a DMV office, and you must:
- Be a resident of Oregon;
- Be at least 18 years of age (click here for instructions for those under 18);
- Have no medical condition that makes you unable to drive safely as defined in OAR 735-062-0007 (2)(a)(b)(c);
- Have no suspended, cancelled, revoked, or otherwise withdrawn driving privileges in Oregon or any other state;
- Complete a Driver License/Identification Card Application (Form 735-173), if you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions you are not eligible for a license. DMV will not be able to issue you a license until you have established that your medical condition does not affect your ability to drive safely. To do so, DMV may ask you to provide additional medical information and/or to pass additional DMV tests;
- Provide proof of your full legal name, each time you apply;
- Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth, each time you apply;
- Provide proof of your Social Security Number (SSN);
- Provide proof of your Oregon residence address;
- Pass the Driver License (Class C) Knowledge Test;
- Once you pass the knowledge test, make an appointment for a DMV behind-the-wheel drive test (If you have a valid driver license issued by a U.S. State, you may not be required to take the drive test);
- Complete and pass the drive test in a fully functional, street legal, Class C vehicle (see Driving Privilege section below) for which you can provide proof of insurance;
- Pass a vision screening as defined in OAR 735-062-0050;
- Surrender any valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction; and
- Pay the applicable testing and issuance fees.
Note: Required acceptable documents for legal presence, full legal name, identity, date of birth, SSN, and residence address must be presented each time you apply.
If applying for a commercial driver license (CDL), you will need to satisfy additional requirements.
After you meet all requirements, you will be issued an interim card to use until you receive your license in the mail.
If you surrendered a previous driver license, permit or identification card, it will be hole-punched and returned to you. The hole-punched card is not valid by itself, but may be used as additional proof of identity with the interim card.
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| Driving Privileges |
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With a Class C driver license you may operate:
- Any vehicle for which a CDL is not required, except a motorcycle;
- Any emergency fire vehicle, regardless of the weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. The driver must be a firefighter as defined in ORS 652.050;
- Any Search and Rescue vehicle equipped with lights and sirens, regardless of weight when the vehicle is operated by an emergency service worker;
- A vehicle owned, operated, or leased by a public transit or transportation district that carries 15 persons or less and has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight restrictions (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less when the driver is a volunteer; and
- Any motor home for personal use, regardless of the weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. Motor homes for personal use have not been included in the definition of commercial motor vehicles in ORS 801.208 and, therefore, operators are not required to possess a commercial driver license.
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| Related Information |
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