| Driver-related Information For Military Personnel |
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This page provides links to driver licensing related information and answers to frequently asked questions specifically for active military personnel, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
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| Residency/Domicile Requirements |
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What if I’m in the military?
If you are in the military, you may provide a copy of your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) showing Oregon as your home of record. You must still provide your actual residence address, even if it is in another state.
I have my mail forwarded to me by a mail forwarding service provider. Can I provide DMV with their address?
You may use the address of a mail forwarding service provider as your mailing address. However, you are required to provide DMV your residence address. This address should be where you physically reside.
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| Renew/Replace A Driver License |
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If you are temporarily stationed outside of Oregon on active military duty and your Oregon Driver License has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or is about to expire, you may apply for a “Valid With Previous Photo” license or permit.
To order a Valid-With-Previous-Photo (VWPP) packet, fill out and submit the driver question form entirely. In Step 4 of the form, request a VWPP packet to be sent to the address provided.
If you are an Active Duty Military Service Person you will be required to:
If you are a spouse or dependant of Active Duty Military Service Person you will be required to:
- Provide proof of your Social Security Number (SSN);
- Complete and sign a Driver License/Identification Card Application;
- Complete and sign a Certification of Oregon Residency and Domicile form;
- Provide a copy of your sponsor's most current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), showing Oregon as your home of record;
- Provide a copy of your valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card, not expired;
- Provide a copy of your sponsor's valid Military ID card, not expired; and
- Pay the applicable fees for your transaction.
To order a Valid-With-Previous-Photo (VWPP) packet, fill out and submit the driver question form entirely. In Step 4 of the form, request a VWPP packet to be sent to the address provided.
If you are stationed in Oregon on active military duty and your license has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed or is about to expire then click on the appropriate link below:
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| Motorcycle Endorsement |
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An Oregon licensed driver who is temporarily stationed out-of-state may add an Oregon motorcycle endorsement to their Oregon Driver License while out of state.
To order a Motorcycle Endorsement Valid-With-Previous-Photo (VWPP) packet, fill out and submit the driver question form entirely. In Step 4 of the form, request a Motorcycle VWPP packet to be sent to the address provided.
To be eligible you must have a valid Oregon Class C Non-Commercial, or higher driver license and meet the following requirements:
- Take and pass a motorcycle endorsement knowledge test;
- Take and pass a motorcycle endorsement drive (skills) test;
- Pass a vision screening test if a passing score dated within the last two years is not on Oregon’s DMV system;
- Complete the “Motorcycle Endorsement Valid-with-previous-photo packet”; and
- Mail completed application, proof of test scores, and payment (check or money order made out to "Oregon DMV") for all applicable fees to Oregon DMV.
Oregon DMV will accept motorcycle knowledge, vision and drive test results from the licensing authority in any U.S. state. If the licensing authority in the state where you reside will not administer the required tests, Oregon DMV can not issue you a motorcycle endorsement.
The test results must be provided in the form of a letter from the licensing authority which administered the required tests and state what tests were administered and the score(s).
NOTE: If you are under 21 years of age, Oregon requires a “Basic Rider Training” completion card from TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program prior to issuance of a motorcycle endorsement. Therefore, if you are under the age of 21, you must visit an Oregon DMV office with all required material before issuance can be granted.
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| Name Change |
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DMV will issue a replacement driver license, instruction permit or identification (ID) card if you have a name change. However, you will need to visit a DMV office in person, and you will be asked to:
NOTE: Changing your name on your Oregon driver license, permit, or ID card does not automatically change your name on your Oregon vehicle record, title or registration. You must apply for a name change for your Oregon title within 30 days of the name change.
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| Related Information |
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Additional information that may be relevent includes:
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