TRANSPORTATION / MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

Oregon State Driver License
Newcomers must apply for an Oregon driver license at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office as soon as possible after establishing permanent residency. New residents with a valid out-of-state license must provide two additional pieces of proof of identification as well as proof of Oregon residency. They must also pass the driver knowledge test, the vision screening, and pay the fees based on the class of license and endorsements.

The minimum age for a licensed driver is 16, although restrictions apply. Teenagers must pass an approved driver safety course or drive with a permit for six months and complete 50 hours of supervised training. The DMV may waive the driving test for newcomers with a valid out-of-state license, although you will be required to relinquish that license upon issue of an Oregon license.  For further information, contact:

Division of Motor Vehicles
Oregon Department of Transportation
Salem, OR 503-945-5000
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv

DMV Field Office Locations
Information 503-299-9999
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv
Note: Express offices offer limited services and do not give knowledge tests, driving tests, or VIN inspections.

Beaverton DMV
14250 SW Allen Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 503-299-9999

Clackamas DMV
8428 SE Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 503-299-9999

Gladstone DMV
Ten 82nd Drive
Gladstone, OR 503-299-9999

Gresham DMV
2222 E. Powell Boulevard
Gresham, OR 503-299-9999

Hillsboro DMV
1300 SW Oak
Hillsboro, OR 503-299-9999

Lake Oswego DMV
3 Monroe Parkway
Lake Oswego, OR 503-299-9999

Lloyd Center
990 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 503-299-9999

McMinnville DMV
2260 N. McDaniel Lane
McMinnville, OR 503-472-2900

Portland Drive Test Center
8710 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR 503-299-9999

North Portland DMV
8260 N. Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR 503-299-9999

Northeast Portland DMV
1836 NE 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 503-299-9999

West Portland DMV
1502 SW Sixth
Portland, OR 503-299-9999

North Salem DMV
2640 Portland Road
Salem, OR 503-945-5000

Salem, South DMV
4555 Liberty Road
Salem, OR 503-945-5000

Sandy DMV
37395 Highway 26
Sandy, OR 503-299-9999

Sherwood DMV
14240 SW Galbreath Drive
Sherwood, OR 503-299-9999

St. Helens DMV
500 N. Columbia Highway
St Helens, OR 503-397-3515

Tanasbourne DMV
185th & Cornell Road
Hillsboro, OR 503-299-9999

Woodburn DMV
1550 Industrial Avenue
Woodburn, OR 503-299-9999

Washington State Driver License
New residents are required to apply for a Washington State driver license within 30 days of establishing residency. Visit one of the state’s Licensing Services Offices (LSO) for the Department of Licensing to complete the application and testing requirements and pay applicable fees. Requirements include passing a written knowledge test and driving test, a vision screening, and payment of all applicable fees. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age; those under 18 years of age must show a completion certificate from an approved driver’s education course and have a parent or guardian permission signature.

Newcomers to Washington State who hold a valid license from another state may not be required to complete the driving test if they can meet the medical, vision, and physical requirements. All valid licenses and permits including those from Washington State must be presented. All other licenses must be relinquished before a Washington license will be issued. For further details, contact:

Washington Department of Licensing
Driver License Information
Olympia, WA 360-664-0116
https://www.dol.wa.gov

Washington LSO Offices
Information 360-902-3600
https://www.dol.wa.gov

Hazel Dell
8000 NE 13th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 360-576-6060

Kelso
214 South Kelso Drive
Kelso, WA 360-577-2235

Vancouver
1301 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 360-260-6288

Vancouver Express
5411 E Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 360-750-6951
Limited services

White Salmon
156 NE Church Avenue
White Salmon, WA 509-493-1131

Oregon Vehicle Registration
Oregon requires that newcomers register and title their vehicles within 60 days of establishing residency in the state. New residents must complete the Application for Title and Registration, the VIN verification process, and pay applicable fees. In metro Portland, vehicles that are 1975 models or newer are required to pass emissions testing as part of the registration requirement. This includes cars, truck, vans, motor homes, and buses powered by gasoline or alternative fuels with a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less. For complete information on emissions testing in Oregon, contact the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) headquarters:

Oregon DEQ
Portland, OR 503-229-5696
Statewide Toll Free 800-452-4011
https://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Mandatory Insurance
Driving without the state’s guidelines for minimum insurance coverage is against the Oregon state law. Coverage encompasses bodily injury and property damage liability, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist coverage. You must show proof of insurance when registering a vehicle and also when purchasing a light vehicle trip permit. Oregon law requires that you carry proof of your insurance in the vehicle at all times. For details, contact the DMV or visit the website page:

Oregon Accident
& Insurance Information
503-299-9999
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV

Washington State Vehicle Registration
Newcomers to the state must register and title their vehicles in Washington within 30 days of establishing residency. Failure to do so can result in significant fines. Visit the LSO Office nearest you to complete this process. Bring the current title and registration for the vehicle or a photocopy of a lien-holder’s title. If required, submit certification of a Washington emissions test. Other necessary information and documentation includes personal identification, VIN verification, and an odometer reading. Fees vary but may include filing fee, title fee, plate fee, taxes, service fees, and basic license fee.

Watercraft Registration
The LSO agents who register and title cars also license boats. For details on vehicle or vessel registration, contact:

Vehicle Registration Services
Vancouver, WA 360-902-3770
https://www.dol.wa.gov

Battleground Auto License
301 W. Main Street
Battle Ground, WA 360-687-5115

Camas Auto License
3316 NE 3rd Avenue
Camas, WA 360-835-2977

Clark County Auditor
1408 Franklin Street
Vancouver, WA 360-397-2288

Hazel Dell Auto License
7904 NE 6th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 360-574-0086

Heights Auto License
8000 E. Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 360-695-2122

Highway 99 Auto License
13009 NE Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 360-573-6226

Vancouver Auto License
1301 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 360-892-1877

Vancouver Market Center
5000 E. 4th Plain
Vancouver, WA 360-694-0931

Emissions Testing
Prior to vehicle registration, newcomers must contact the Department of Ecology or visit the website online to determine whether their vehicle will require emissions testing. Emission tests from other states will not be recognized in Washington. For further details and the location of test centers, contact:

Department of Ecology
360-407-6000
https://ecology.wa.gov/

Automotive & Emission Testing
800-272-3780
https://ecology.wa.gov/

Mandatory Insurance
Operators of motor vehicles in Washington State must maintain liability insurance by law and carry proof of that insurance in their vehicles at all times. Proof of vehicle insurance will be required before a driving test will be administered.