{"state":"Oregon","code":"OR","slug":"oregon","questionCount":220,"manual":"Oregon Driver Manual","manualUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/forms/dmv/37.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":35,"passing":28,"totalQuestions":35,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"$7 each time you take the test","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Teen/pages/permit.aspx","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First non-REAL-ID regular Class C instruction permit for Oregon residents age 15 or older; provisional instruction permit at ages 15-17 and instruction permit at 18+. In-office knowledge testing and permit issuance. REAL ID and online-test technical setup are outside this checklist.","items":[{"label":"Be eligible to apply and have your picture taken","detail":"Your driving privileges cannot be suspended, canceled or revoked in Oregon or another state.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"},{"label":"Bring original identity and date-of-birth evidence","detail":"Use one listed primary original/certified document, such as a government birth certificate or qualifying U.S./foreign passport. If unable, use two secondary documents from different agencies/courts, with name and birth date on at least one. Photocopies are not accepted.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/IDProof.aspx"},{"label":"Bring legal name-change evidence if needed","detail":"Use the listed government marriage, domestic-partnership, divorce, adoption, court-order or qualifying spouse-death document to connect your current full legal name.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/IDProof.aspx"},{"label":"Provide your SSN or certify you have none","detail":"DMV electronically verifies an assigned SSN; a standard permit allows electronic certification that you do not have one.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"},{"label":"Bring one Oregon residence proof","detail":"It must show your name and current residential address. Copies or an electronic-device display are allowed for most address documents; a resident at your address can accompany you with their own proof and make a statement.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/IDProof.aspx"},{"label":"Provide parental consent or document an exception","detail":"A parent or legal guardian signs the electronic application at DMV, or provides the Parent/Guardian certification form if absent. Married minors must show marriage documentation; emancipated minors must show the court judgment or decree.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Teen/Pages/consent.aspx"},{"label":"Bring payment for testing and permit issuance","detail":"Each knowledge-test attempt costs $7. Pay the separate issuance fee shown in the linked DMV fee schedule.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"},{"label":"Pay the permit issuance fee at DMV","detail":"The permit application instructions link the current issuance-fee schedule; payment is separate from the knowledge-test fee.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"},{"label":"Pass the vision test","detail":"Bring glasses or contact lenses if you use them; passing with them means you must wear them while driving.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"},{"label":"Bring any existing license, permit or ID to turn in","detail":"This includes Oregon, other-state and foreign credentials.","who":"all","group":"other","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/DriverID/licensepermit.aspx","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/oregon","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/oregon/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/oregon/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/oregon/facts.json"}}