Reinstating a Driver's License in Oregon
How to check your Oregon license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: If your driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled, you must meet the reinstatement requirements for your suspension type; check your DMV2U account or call DMV Headquarters at (503) 945-5000 to find them. Oregon DMV, Driver Information
| Checking and reinstating a license | If your driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled, you must meet the reinstatement requirements for your suspension type; check your DMV2U account or call DMV Headquarters at (503) 945-5000 to find them. The reinstatement fee is $85.00, payable online at DMV2U, in person at a DMV office, or by mail (check or money order payable to "DMV") to DMV Headquarters, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, OR 97314. Source: Oregon DMV, Driver Information |
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| License suspension | Grounds include the Driver Improvement Program, habitual-offender revocation (five years), DUII convictions, implied consent (test refusal or failure), and failure to appear in an Oregon court. A failure-to-appear suspension lasts until the court sends proof of clearance or ten years from the offense, whichever is earlier. Oregon courts no longer request suspensions for failure to comply (failure to pay); that type was repealed for suspensions after Oct. 1, 2020. Some unpaid fines tied to these suspensions were remitted by governors' orders. Uninsured-driver suspension rules and reinstatement fees were not confirmed. |
| Hardship or restricted license | A hardship permit is available for some suspensions and for habitual-offender revocation. After a first DUII conviction a hardship permit may be available (with a 30-day wait if the person was convicted of a separate traffic crime in the prior year); after an implied consent suspension, the waiting times are 90 days for a refusal and 30 days for a failed test. The permit is also available when the person is eligible for reinstatement but must still finish DUII treatment and use an ignition interlock. |
Where to get help in Oregon
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Oregon?
If your driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled, you must meet the reinstatement requirements for your suspension type; check your DMV2U account or call DMV Headquarters at (503) 945-5000 to find them. The reinstatement fee is $85.00, payable online at DMV2U, in person at a DMV office, or by mail (check or money order payable to "DMV") to DMV Headquarters, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, OR 97314.
What gets your license suspended in Oregon?
Grounds include the Driver Improvement Program, habitual-offender revocation (five years), DUII convictions, implied consent (test refusal or failure), and failure to appear in an Oregon court. A failure-to-appear suspension lasts until the court sends proof of clearance or ten years from the offense, whichever is earlier. Oregon courts no longer request suspensions for failure to comply (failure to pay); that type was repealed for suspensions after Oct. 1, 2020. Some unpaid fines tied to these suspensions were remitted by governors' orders.
Can you get a hardship license in Oregon?
A hardship permit is available for some suspensions and for habitual-offender revocation. After a first DUII conviction a hardship permit may be available (with a 30-day wait if the person was convicted of a separate traffic crime in the prior year); after an implied consent suspension, the waiting times are 90 days for a refusal and 30 days for a failed test. The permit is also available when the person is eligible for reinstatement but must still finish DUII treatment and use an ignition interlock.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.