The Oregon Legislature recently passed House Bill 2015, which went into effect on January 1, 2021. This is the bill that allows Oregonians to obtain a valid license without showing proof of lawful status in the U.S. The biggest benefit of this bill is that now Oregonians will be able to obtain a license without presenting a social security number.
If you do not have a social security number, you can now apply for a license by making an appointment with the DMV and presenting the following:
Your application;
Proof of your full, legal name and identity;
Proof of your date of birth;
Proof of Oregon residency; and
A signed statement confirming that you have not been assigned a social security number.
For a complete list of required documents, please visit the Oregon DMV’s website at www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv. Some applicants have reported that the DMV is requiring a statement from the Social Security Administration that they have not been assigned a social security number. This requirement does not appear in the requirements listed on the DMV’s website, which provide that, if an applicant does not have a social security number, they must sign a statement confirming that they have not been assigned a number. However, if you would like an official statement that you have not been assigned a social security number, you can contact the social security administration. We can also provide you with a letter outlining the requirements of HB 2015 that you can present to the DMV when you apply for a license.
Keep in mind that if you obtain a license under HB 2015, this will not be a REAL ID Act compliant license. This means that beginning on October 1, 2021, you will not be able to use this license to enter a secure federal building or board a domestic flight.
If you have any questions about obtaining an Oregon license, please contact us.
