| Reinstating Your Driving Privileges |
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| Overview |
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Whenever driving privileges have been revoked or suspended, a reinstatement fee must be paid to DMV and, in most cases, out-of-state suspensions/revocations must be cleared. If an identification card is suspended, you also must pay a reinstatement fee. Other fees, such as court fines, replacement, renewal or original issuance fee, may be required.
For a complete list of reinstatement requirements, write, submit an online inquiry, or call us at (503) 945-5400. Include your Oregon license number or full name and date of birth in your request. We can then provide you with any additional reinstatement requirements.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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How do I reinstate a driving privilege?
You may reinstate your driving privilege by mailing your requirements to DMV Headquarters. Some suspensions or revocations may be reinstated at your local DMV office. You must meet all legal obligations and pay a reinstatement fee. Reinstatement may be denied if you have a current suspension or revocation in another state.
Oregon DMV shows I have a suspended license. I have never applied for or been issued an Oregon license. I have a valid license from another state, what should I do?
Call DMV's Customer Assistance Unit at (503) 945-5400 and we will check to see why you have been suspended. You don't have to have been issued an Oregon license for Oregon to suspend your driving privileges. The most common reason for suspension of non-residents is one or more unpaid tickets or an accident that was not reported. You will still need to meet all Oregon requirements including a reinstatement fee to clear the problem.
How do I request a clearance letter?
Call DMV at (503) 945-5400, write, or submit an online inquiry to request a letter.
I moved out of state, but just received a suspension notice. What do I do now?
Moving out of state does not stop Oregon DMV from suspending your driving privileges. You will need to clear the sanction in Oregon because all other states are notified by computer of your suspension. Another state may choose to not issue you a license depending on their laws. You may also risk being issued a Driving While Suspended ticket. Contact DMV and be sure to include your Oregon license number or full name and date of birth in your request.
I do not live in Oregon. Why do I have to pay a reinstatement fee?
Oregon reports all suspensions to a national computer system, which may prohibit another state from issuing any type of driving privilege. In order to clear the action on the national system, all requirements in Oregon, including the reinstatement fee, must be met. Regardless of when the action took place, there is no waiving of the fee just because the person is not in Oregon.
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