Driver's License in Oregon Without an SSN (2026)

Can You Get a Driver's License in Oregon Without an SSN?

Yes. Oregon allows residents to obtain a driver's license (or driving permit) regardless of immigration status under SB 833 (2013). You do not need a Social Security Number or proof of legal U.S. presence to apply.

Oregon issues an "Oregon Driver Card" (not called a driver's license) under SB 833 (2013). The card authorizes driving in Oregon and is recognized for driving in other states, but is not a REAL ID and looks different from Oregon's standard driver's license.

⚠️ License type

Oregon Driver Card — not valid as federal ID (REAL ID). This license is valid for driving but cannot be used to board domestic flights, enter federal buildings, or as a federal form of ID. For air travel you will need your passport.

Required Documents

Bring the following to your Oregon DMV appointment:

1Proof of identity — valid foreign passport or foreign government-issued ID
2Proof of Oregon residency — 2 documents: utility bill, bank statement, lease, or government mail

💡 Tip

Bring original documents or certified copies — photocopies are not accepted. If your documents are in a language other than English, bring a certified translation.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Gather identity and residency documents
Step 2: Visit an Oregon DMV office
Step 3: Complete the Driver Card application
Step 4: Pass the knowledge and vision tests
Step 5: Pass the road skills test
Step 6: Driver Card mailed to your address

What This License Allows

Once you have your Oregon driver's license or driving permit, you can:

Drive legally anywhere in Oregon
Get car insurance (insurers require a valid license)
Use it as a state-issued photo ID for non-federal purposes
Use it as proof of identity at banks and credit unions — this can help with opening an account

You cannot use this license to:

Board domestic flights (need a passport or REAL ID)
Enter federal buildings or military bases
Prove immigration status or work authorization

💡 Next step: build credit

A driver's license is accepted by many banks as a second form of ID alongside your ITIN — making it easier to open an account. See which banks accept ITIN →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can undocumented immigrants get a driver's license in Oregon? +

Oregon issues an Oregon Driver Card under SB 833 (2013) to residents who cannot prove legal U.S. status. It is not called a driver's license and is not a REAL ID, but it authorizes driving in Oregon and other states. No SSN is required.

What is the Oregon Driver Card? +

The Oregon Driver Card is a driving authorization issued to Oregon residents who cannot prove U.S. legal presence. It allows legal driving throughout Oregon and is recognized in other states, but cannot be used as a federal ID.

Other States That Allow This

19 states and Washington D.C. currently allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver's license or driving permit. Browse by state:

CA CO CT DE HI IL MD MA MN NV NJ NM NY OR RI UT VT VA WA DC

For the complete list with each state's law and requirements, see the full driver's license guide →