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DMV Offices - Portland DTC
Special Notices
ATM available
PAYMENT NOTICE: Due to the added costs of merchant fees, DMV offices only accept cash or checks and do not accept credit or debit cards; however this office does offer an ATM in the lobby for your convenience.
 
SCHEDULE NOTICE: This office is open Saturday, but closed on Monday.
 
SERVICE NOTICE: The drive-up window is only available on Saturday.
 
CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to statewide cost saving measures, all DMV facilities will be closed on the following days: 10/16/09, 11/27/09, 3/19/10, 4/16/10, 6/18/10, 8/20/10, 9/17/10, 11/26/10, 3/18/11, 5/20/11.

Address
Portland Drive Test Center
8710 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266

Hours of Operation
(Closed Monday)
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM  Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Wednesday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM  Friday
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  Saturday, Drive-up window open from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Note: See Statewide & Holiday Closure Schedule. Office may be closed on a Saturday in observance of a holiday. 

Knowledge Test Hours
Your customer number must be called by 4:00 PM (11:00 AM on Saturday) in order to take the test.
 
Note: No one is allowed to accompany a customer into the testing area while a knowledge test is being taken except for interpreters.

Drive Test Hours
By appointment only (call for an appointment – see telephone number below).

Telephone
(503) 299-9999
Drive Test Appointments: (503) 299-9999

Note: Phone service is unavailable on Saturday.

Services
Available at this Location
  • Vehicle Title & Registration Transactions
  • Registration Renewal
  • Trip Permits
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections
  • Knowledge Testing
  • Driver Licenses: Original, Duplicate & Renewal
  • Identification Cards: Original, Duplicate & Renewal
  • Reinstatements & Rescinds
  • Accident Reports
  • Change of Address & Voter Registration
  • Record Purchases
  • Information
  • Regular Driver License (Class C) Drive Tests - by appointment only
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Drive Tests - by appointment only
  • Motorcycle Skills Drive Tests - by appointment only
  • Motor Carrier Transportation Division Permits
  • Transportation Permits
  • Drive-Up Window - Only open on Saturdays
NOT Available at this Location
  • None

Reasonable Accommodations
For Customers with Disabilities
DMV serves customers who qualify for Oregon driver and vehicle services without regard to mental or physical disability, race, gender, age, national origin, religion or other classes of protection required by law and ordinance. If you need any special accommodations because of a disability so that you can obtain DMV services, please contact DMV by calling your local DMV office phone number, by calling (503) 299-9999 in the Portland metro area, or by TTY at (503) 945-5001.

Important Information

Driving Directions
Destination
8710 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97266
 
Going North
  • From I-205 Northbound, take the Powell Blvd (OR-26) exit (Exit 19).
  • Turn LEFT (West) on to Powell Blvd at the traffic light at the end of the off-ramp.
  • Continue West on Powell Blvd for about 5 blocks.
  • Turn LEFT (South) on 86th Ave (at the third traffic light).
  • The DMV office is located on the corner of Powell Blvd and 86th Ave.
Going South
  • From I-205 Southbound, take the Division St/Powell Blvd exit (Exit 19).
  • This is a combination exit that accesses multiple streets.
  • Continue South on the access road past Division St, follow the sign to Powell Blvd.
  • Turn RIGHT (West) at the traffic light on Powell Blvd.
  • Continue West on Powell Blvd for about 5 blocks.
  • Turn LEFT (South) on 86th Ave (at the third traffic light).
  • The DMV office is located on the corner of Powell Blvd and 86th Ave.
Going East (from downtown Portland)
  • Take the Ross Island Bridge across the Willamette river.
  • Continue East on Powell Blvd (OR-26) for several blocks.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) on 86th Ave (about 5 blocks before I-205).
  • The DMV office is located on the corner of Powell Blvd and 86th Ave.
Going West
  • Travel West on Powell Blvd (OR-26).
  • Continue West about 5 blocks past I-205.
  • Turn LEFT (South) on 86th Ave (at the third traffic light).
  • The DMV office is located on the corner of Powell Blvd and 86th Ave.

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Page updated: November 20, 2009

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