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Applying for a new Oregon Driver License


 

How to get an Oregon Driver's License

To obtain a new Oregon drivers license, you need to go to the DMV office and show the instruction permits, ID cards and the documents such as

  • If the applicant is under 18, they should have held a learners permit for 6 months and must provide a proof which approves traffic safety education course, or additional 50 hours of experience which is supervised.
  • Proof of eligibility to stay in the country or U.S. citizenship such as U.S. passport, or foreign passport with U.S. immigration or birth certificate. The provided proof will be electronically verified by DMV for the presence in the country.
  • Proof of Social Security number such as Social Security card, or tax document or employment related documents. The provided proof will be electronically verified by DMV for matching the records.
  • Birth certificate or marriage certificate issued by the government can be provided for the proof of legal name.
To obtain a new Oregon drivers license, you need the following things to be done
  • You should choose your license. The Oregon state has three types of licenses such as commercial, class C provisional and class C license.
  • In order to become a safe driver, take a drive's education course which will be helpful for a safe driving.
  • Written test should be taken at DMV office with an appointment and can be prepared from Oregon Driver Manual.
  • On the test day
  • In order to take the road test, have car that is safe to drive.
  • Before taking the road test, proof of insurance must be provided.
  • If you pass the road test, you will be given an interim license at the DMV office.
  • If you fail the road test, you have to wait for seven days to take the next test. If you fail again, you have to wait for 14 days to take the next test. If you fail again you have to wait 28 days. After 5th failure, you have to wait at least one year to take the next test.
When will you get the Driver's License

After passing the test, you will receive the driver's license within 10 days by mail to the address as written in your application.

Moving from another state
If you are moving to Oregon from another state, notify DMV of an address change within 30 days. In order to apply for an Oregon drivers license follow standard steps as in Oregon driver's license.