OAR 735-016-0060: When Proof of Residency or Domicile Is Required

(1) DMV may require proof that a person or business entity is eligible to obtain or renew a driver license, driver permit, identification card or to register or renew a vehicle in Oregon. Proof may be required when DMV has reason to believe a person or business entity is not a resident of or domiciled in this state. (2) When a person applies for an original or renewal Oregon driver license, driver permit or identification card, proof of residency or domicile may be required if: (a) A person provides information that the person currently resides somewhere other than Oregon; (b) A person has no actual residence address, or (c) A person wants to use an out-of-state residence address, out-of-state mailing address, or both. (3) When a person applies for vehicle registration or renewal of vehicle registration, proof of residency or domicile may be required if: (a) The person does not hold an Oregon driver license, driver permit or identification card; (b) The person’s residence address is not in Oregon; or (c) The person has no actual residence address. (4) In addition to sections (2) and (3) of this rule, DMV may at any time require proof of residency or domicile for a driver license, permit, identification card or vehicle registration, including, but not limited to the following: (a) If a business entity provides only an out-of-state business address and does not provide an Oregon address of its established place of business, main office, branch office or warehouse facility; (b) If DMV receives a complaint or other information that suggests that a person or business entity: (A) Is or may be a resident of another state; (B) Used a false address or an address that is not their residence or business address when applying for a driver license, driver permit, identification card or vehicle registration; or (C) Has applied for registration or renewal or registered a vehicle which is not eligible for Oregon registration; (c) If the address provided to DMV as a residence or business address is known or determined by DMV to be that of a service provider, such as a mail service; (d) If the residence or business address provided to DMV is determined by DMV to generally be used as a temporary residence, such as a motel, homeless shelter or campground; (e) If the address provided to DMV is determined by DMV to be an address that has been used by multiple applicants for a driver license, driver permit, identification card or vehicle registration; or (f) If DMV receives information that a person or business entity is engaged in applying for vehicle registration or assisting in such application in Oregon when the vehicle is not qualified or eligible for Oregon registration and DMV has identified a vehicle(s) for which an application has been submitted or for which registration was obtained as a result of the person’s or business entity’s action.