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How to get your license reinstated in Oregon

Checked against official Oregon sources · Last reviewed October 5, 2026

Getting suspended Oregon driving privileges back means meeting every requirement for your suspension, paying the $85 reinstatement fee, and, in many cases, having an SR-22 on file. Oregon DMV handles reinstatement, and you can check your driving privilege status online in DMV2U. [1][2][3]

SR-22 required?
Yes
Base reinstatement fee
$85
Keep SR-22 for
3 years

Step by step

  1. Check your status and requirements

    Log in to DMV2U and check your driving privilege status. Requirements depend on the type of suspension, and you can also call DMV at 503-945-5000 to ask. [3]

    Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations ↗

  2. Ask about a hardship permit while suspended

    A hardship permit lets you drive at set times for needs like work or medical treatment. It needs an SR-22 on file and a $75 non-refundable application fee, and you can apply on DMV2U or by mail. Some suspensions don't qualify and a waiting period may apply, so DMV suggests calling 503-945-5000 before you apply. [4]

    Hardship Permits ↗

  3. Have your insurer file an SR-22, if required

    An uninsured crash, a conviction for driving uninsured or DUII, certain other traffic crimes, and a hardship permit application can all call for an SR-22, and you need one even if you don't own a vehicle. It generally stays on file for 3 years from when it was first required, or 1 year for a driving-uninsured conviction on or after January 1, 2026. For an uninsured crash on or after that date, Oregon law appears to set 1 year while DMV's suspension guide still lists up to 3. [1][5][6]

  4. Finish any other requirements

    Depending on your suspension, DMV may need items such as proof that an ignition interlock device is installed or a required accident report. After a DUII conviction, you need a DUII Treatment Completion Certificate. [3]

    Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations ↗

  5. Pay the $85 reinstatement fee

    Pay the fee online in DMV2U. [2][3]

    Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations ↗

  6. Keep your SR-22 in force

    Your insurer must tell DMV within 10 days of any cancellation. If the filing lapses and you don't give new proof, DMV must suspend your driving privileges until you comply, and you must return your license and registration. [7]

  7. Confirm your status before you drive

    Check your driving privilege status in DMV2U again to make sure nothing is outstanding. [3]

    Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations ↗

After a DUII arrest or conviction

  1. Request an implied consent hearing within 10 days

    If you failed a breath test or refused a test, DMV must receive your hearing request by 11:59 p.m. on the tenth day after your arrest. You can request it online through DMV2U, by fax to 503-945-5521, or by mail. [8]

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  2. Finish DUII treatment

    You need a DUII Treatment Completion Certificate before you can get your driving privileges back. [3]

  3. Carry a higher-limit SR-22 for 3 years

    After a DUII, the SR-22 must stay on file for 3 years from the date the first filing is required, at limits of at least 50/100/10. [5]

  4. Include your interlock report with a hardship permit

    If a DUII conviction or diversion agreement requires an ignition interlock device, send the installation report with your hardship permit application. [4]

    Hardship Permits ↗

Not legal advice. Rules change; confirm your own requirements with Oregon DMV (Driver & Motor Vehicle Services, part of ODOT) before you drive.

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Sources

  1. Oregon DMV - SR-22 Information (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  2. ORS Chapter 807 - Driving Privileges and Identification Cards (fees, ORS 807.370) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  3. Oregon DMV - Suspensions, Revocations and Cancellations (status check, reinstatement requirements, fee payment) (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  4. Oregon DMV - Hardship Permits (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  5. ORS Chapter 806 - Financial Responsibility Law (2025 edition) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  6. Oregon DMV - Suspension/Revocation/Cancellation Guide (Form 7484, rev. 1/2026) (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  7. ORS Chapter 809 - Refusal, Suspension, Cancellation and Revocation (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  8. Oregon DMV - Implied Consent Hearing (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)

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