How to Get Your MVR in Oregon
Oregon driving records are issued by the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV / ODOT). Order yours directly from the state for $1.50 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Oregon Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Non-Employment Driving Record (insurance abstract) | 3-year | Yes | $1.50 | ✓ |
| 3-Year Employment Driving Record | 3-year | Yes | $2.00 | ✓ |
| Certified Court Print (10-year major / 5-year minor offenses) | 10-year | Yes | $3.00 | ✓ |
| Certified Court Print with CDL Medical Examiner Certificate | 10-year | Yes | $3.00 | ✓ |
| Open-Ended Non-Employment Record (insurers only) | full-history | Yes | $1.50 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official OR ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate download for your own record
- Go to DMV2U at dmv2u.oregon.gov (enable cookies)
- Log in or create an account
- Select the driving-record order and choose the record type
- Pay online by card (Court Print is $2.00 online vs $3.00 by mail)
- Download the record or receive it by mail
Order by Mail
Form: Form 735-7266 Request for Your Own Driving Record (download)
- Download and complete Form 735-7266 (third parties use the instructions in Form 735-7161)
- Enclose a check or money order for the record fee ($1.50 non-employment, $2.00 employment, $3.00 court print)
- Mail to Oregon DMV, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, OR 97314
- Receive the certified record by return mail
Mail to: Oregon DMV, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, OR 97314
Turnaround: Not stated by DMV; allow 1-2 weeks for mailing
Order In Person
- Visit any Oregon DMV office
- Present valid ID and request the record type you need
- Pay the fee at the counter
- Receive the certified record
Mail to: Any Oregon DMV field office
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Oregon Quirks
Oregon MVRs are among the cheapest in the country ($1.50-$3.00) and all standard records are certified by default. There is no 5- or 7-year named tier — the Court Print covers 10 years of major offenses and 5 years of minor ones. CDL/FMCSA users should order the Certified Court Print with CDL Medical Examiner Certificate information (also available by fax at 503-588-0155 for account holders). A $1.50 non-refundable search fee applies when no record is found. No third-party vendor — all ordering is direct through the DMV.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Oregon record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does an Oregon driving record cost?
- The 3-year non-employment record is $1.50, the 3-year employment record is $2.00, and the certified Court Print is $3.00 by mail or $2.00 online — among the lowest MVR fees in the US.
- Which Oregon record does a truck driver need for a DQ file?
- The Certified Court Print with CDL Medical Examiner Certificate information ($3.00). It covers 10 years of major offenses, 5 years of minor offenses, and includes the medical certification data FMCSA carriers check.
- Are Oregon driving records certified?
- Yes — all standard Oregon driving records are issued as certified records by default at no extra charge.
- How does an insurance agency get ongoing access to Oregon MVRs?
- Apply for a DMV Record Inquiry Account under ORS 802.175-802.191. Account holders order through DMV2U or by fax and are billed monthly; the Automated Reporting Service can flag new violations on monitored drivers.
- What happens if the DMV can't find my record?
- Oregon still charges a non-refundable $1.50 search fee for most record types when no record is found.