DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles
location_on OR DMV office listing — Cottage Grove, OR
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Address
142 North Gateway Boulevard, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
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Taking the Knowledge Test in Oregon
Planning to take your written permit test at DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles? Here's what OR DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 35 multiple-choice questions, must answer 28 correctly (80%).
Appointments: No — online anytime; DMV offices offer standby or scheduled appointments via DMV2U.
Bring: Proof of physical address and identity, SSN (or e-certify none), existing driver license/permit/ID; additional documents for REAL ID.
If you don't pass: Online: 2 attempts per 24 hours, 4 attempts total before must test at DMV office.
Renewing Your License in Oregon
Oregon licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $64. Eligible drivers must be under 65, have a photo on file less than 9 years old, keep current photo/height/weight, not need REAL ID conversion, lack farm or hazmat endorsements, and pay by debit or credit card.
When to renew: Up to 12 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step OR renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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