Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 807.062 (2026)

Domicile or residency requirement for driver license

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      807.062 Domicile or residency requirement for driver license. (1) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, in order to be eligible for a driver license or permit issued by this state a person must be domiciled in or resident of this state.

      (2) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, a person who is a resident of this state may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless the person receives a driver license or permit from the Department of Transportation.

      (3) For purposes of this section, “domicile” has the meaning given in ORS 803.355.

      (4) For purposes of this section, a person is a resident of this state if the person engages in any gainful employment in this state or takes any action to indicate the acquiring of residence in this state. Action to acquire residence includes, but is not limited to, doing any of the following:

      (a) Remaining in this state for a consecutive period of six months or more regardless of the domicile of the person.

      (b) Placing children in a public school without payment of nonresident tuition fees.

      (c) Making a declaration to be a resident of this state for the purpose of obtaining, at resident rates, a state license or tuition fees at an educational institution maintained by public funds.

      (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a person who is gainfully employed in this state shall not be considered a resident of the state if the person has taken no other steps to become a resident. This section applies, but is not limited to, a student at an educational institution maintained by public funds who is paying nonresident tuition rates. [1993 c.751 §33]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2002–2022 · leading case: Wallace v. Holden, 445 P.3d 914 (Or. Ct. App. 2019).
Wallace v. Holden, 445 P.3d 914 (Or. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “" Plaintiff insists that an Oregon driver license, "which by law is available only to Oregon residents, in and of itself is substantial connection with the State of Oregon." Plaintiff overlooks the potential that a person might simply violate a licensing requirement by failing…”
State ex rel Kristof v. Fagan, 504 P.3d 1163 (Or. 2022). “” ORS 807.062(2). ORS 807.020(1) permits nonresidents, along with any person “who has been a resi- dent of this state for less than 30 days” to drive with a valid out-of-state driver’s license.”
Ott v. Dep't of Revenue, 16 Or. Tax 102 (Or. T.C. 2002). “3 ORS 807.062 requires that “a person must be domiciled in or [a] resident of this state” to obtain an Oregon Driver License.”
Fernandez v. Dept. of Rev. (Or. T.C. 2020). “” ORS 807.062(1). Obtaining a license in Oregon requires proof of current address which may include, but is not limited to, providing a utility bill, tax return, or lease agreement.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 807.062(1) — 2 cases
Wallace v. Holden, 445 P.3d 914 (Or. Ct. App. 2019). “" Plaintiff insists that an Oregon driver license, "which by law is available only to Oregon residents, in and of itself is substantial connection with the State of Oregon." Plaintiff overlooks the potential that a person might simply violate a licensing requirement by failing…”
Fernandez v. Dept. of Rev. (Or. T.C. 2020). “” ORS 807.062(1). Obtaining a license in Oregon requires proof of current address which may include, but is not limited to, providing a utility bill, tax return, or lease agreement.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 807.062(2) — 1 case
State ex rel Kristof v. Fagan, 504 P.3d 1163 (Or. 2022). “” ORS 807.062(2). ORS 807.020(1) permits nonresidents, along with any person “who has been a resi- dent of this state for less than 30 days” to drive with a valid out-of-state driver’s license.”
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