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Moving to Oregon: transferring your license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Get an Oregon driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

    Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Bring your out-of-state license to surrender; tests are usually waived if it is not expired over 1 year.

    Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Book an appointment or visit for standby service with proof of identity and Oregon address.

    Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pass the vision test, pay the fee and get your photo taken.

    Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Title and register your vehicle in Oregon within the same 30 days.

    Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Deadline for new residents
Get an Oregon driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident (if you want to drive).Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests waived for new residents
Knowledge and drive tests are usually waived if you surrender a license from another U.S. state, territory, DC, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan that is not expired more than 1 year.Source: oregon.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Oregon guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official Oregon links

Agency home pageoregon.gov ↗Appointmentsoregon.gov ↗Driver handbookoregon.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)oregon.gov ↗Driver handbook (Spanish)oregon.gov ↗Online renewaloregon.gov ↗REAL IDoregon.gov ↗Permit and first licenseoregon.gov ↗New residentsoregon.gov ↗Replace a licenseoregon.gov ↗Feesoregon.gov ↗

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