Or. Admin. R. 735-063-0250 – Knowledge Testing and Requirements for Issuance of CLP

(1) An applicant for commercial driving privileges must first apply for a CLP, except as specified in OAR 735-063-0260(1).
(2) The class of CLP that DMV will issue, and the endorsements and restrictions that DMV will place on the CLP, are dependent on the knowledge tests that the applicant takes and passes and current CDL that the applicant possesses, or, if the applicant is applying for a replacement CLP, on the current CLP that the applicant possesses.
(3) The provisions of OAR 735-062-0040 also apply to the knowledge tests given to an applicant for a CLP.
(4) For purposes of the issuance of a CLP, a passing score for a knowledge test is valid for six months. Test scores have validity as specified in OAR 735-063-0260(8).
(5) Except as provided for in section (6) of this rule, all applicants for a CLP must have a valid score for the CDL general knowledge test and additional knowledge test(s) as follows:
1. (a) An applicant for a Class A CLP must have a valid score for the combination vehicles knowledge test.
2. (b) An applicant for a CLP with a passenger endorsement must have a valid score for the passenger endorsement test.
3. (c) An applicant for a CLP with a school bus endorsement must have a valid score for the passenger endorsement knowledge test and for the school bus endorsement test.
4. (d) An applicant for a CLP with a tank endorsement must have a valid score for the tank endorsement knowledge test.
5. (e) An applicant for a CLP who wants to operate a CMV with air brakes must have a passing score for the air brake knowledge test.
(6) For purposes of this rule, an applicant who previously completed a knowledge test for the issuance of a CDL, as demonstrated by the applicant's current unexpired CDL, or the applicant's CDL that has been expired no more than one year, is not required to retake that knowledge test for DMV to issue a CLP. In the case of a replacement CLP, an applicant who previously completed a knowledge test for the issuance of a CLP, as demonstrated by the person's current unexpired CLP, is not required to retake that knowledge test.
(7) All knowledge tests are administered in English. DMV does not allow the use of an interpreter or language aid.
(8) In addition to all requirements of OAR 735-062-0007(1) listed in subsections (e) through (i), an applicant for a CLP must:
1. (a) Provide the applicant's Social Security number on the application. DMV will verify the Social Security number as described in OAR 735-062-0005;
2. (b) Except as provided in section (9) of this rule, provide proof of United States citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the United States.
  1. (A) Proof of United States citizenship is:
    1. (i) A certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a U.S. Territorial government, the District of Columbia or the government of a state or political subdivision of a state of the United States. DMV will not accept a hospital-issued birth certificate, hospital card or birth registration, or baptismal certificate.
    2. (ii) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
    3. (iii) U.S. government-issued Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350 or FS-545).
    4. (iv) A valid, unexpired United States passport.
    5. (v) A valid, unexpired United States passport card.
    6. (vi) A valid, unexpired United States Territory passport.
    7. (vii) Certificate of Citizenship (N560 and N561).
    8. (viii) Certificate of Naturalization (N550, N570 and N578).
  2. (B) Proof of lawful permanent residence in the United States is a valid, unexpired Permanent Resident card (I-551).
3. (c) Certify driving type;
4. (d) Provide proof of medical qualification as described in OAR 735-063-0220; and
5. (e) Satisfy all requirements set forth in ORS 807.285.
(9) A citizen of a nation with a Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the United States may apply for full-term commercial driving privileges. COFA nations are the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. An applicant from a COFA nation may present as proof of lawful status in the United States:
1. (a) A valid, unexpired passport issued by a COFA nation, and
2. (b) An Arrival/Departure Record (I-94 or CBP I-94A).
(10) An applicant for a CLP is subject to the provisions of OAR 735-062-0007(2) to (9).
(11) DMV shall issue a CLP only as a non-REAL ID CLP.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619 & 802.010

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 807.018, 807.031, 807.035, 807.070 & 807.285

History

DMV 10-2026, temporary amend filed 03/13/2026, effective 04/11/2026 through 10/07/2026
DMV 9-2026, temporary amend filed 03/12/2026, effective 03/16/2026 through 04/10/2026
DMV 8-2026, temporary amend filed 03/12/2026, effective 03/16/2026 through 04/10/2026
DMV 13-2025, temporary amend filed 10/13/2025, effective 10/13/2025 through 04/10/2026
DMV 10-2025, amend filed 07/24/2025, effective 07/24/2025
DMV 4-2025, temporary amend filed 05/08/2025, effective 05/08/2025 through 11/03/2025
DMV 34-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021
DMV 21-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 01/01/2021
DMV 30-2018, minor correction filed 08/16/2018, effective 08/16/2018
DMV 14-2017, amend filed 09/26/2017, effective 09/26/2017
DMV 4-2016, f. 9-22-16, cert. ef. 9-26-16