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DMV Offices - John Day

Closure Notice

This office will close at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2024 due to staffing.

Address

John Day DMV
193 N Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845

Hours of Operation

  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, Friday

(Closed midday: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.) 

Note: DMV offices are closed for Statewide Holidays.

Appointments for Drive Tests

  • Due to extensive local road construction, drive tests appointments will be unavailable until further notice.
  • You will need an appointment for a drive test. 
  • Make an appointment for drive testing at DMV2U.
  • You can change or cancel your appointment. 
  • If appointments are full, please check back later. Appointment availability can change throughout the day.  
Telephone
541-575-1503
Statewide Relay (TTY) 711

Services

See the chart of what services this office has to offer. The chart is in the following languages:

Inclement Weather

If your area is experiencing inclement weather, please check out the DAS webpage to see if your DMV office is closed or on delayed opening. You may also use the interactive map on our DMV Office index page to see if there is a delay in offices opening or if an office is closed.

Mailing In Your Transaction?

Please do not send any mail to this office. All mailed-in transactions should be sent to DMV Headquarters:

 

This office offers drive test appointments. Drive tests at DMV are given by appointment only. You may schedule a testing (not an issuance) appointment using DMV2U, or by calling the office number above. If appointments are full, check back daily for new appointments. You may schedule a drive test using a 3rd Party Tester or at a DMV office.

You must show proof of insurance before a drive test. You can use:
  • A valid insurance card;
  • A current vehicle liability insurance policy or binder; or
  • A DMV Certificate of Self-Insurance showing you as the owner of the vehicle. 
Note: If there is inclement weather, drive tests may be canceled or traction devices may be required. Please confirm your drive test using DMV2U or calling the office number above. DMV offices are closed for Statewide Holidays​.​

John Day DMV
193 N Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845 
 
Going East/West

  • From east or westbound John Day Hwy/Main St (OR-26/395), turn north on N Canyon Blvd (at the traffic light).
  • Continue north on N Canyon Blvd for about a block.
  • The DMV office is located on the right-hand side of N Canyon Blvd, on the corner of NE 1st Ave and N Canyon Blvd.


Going North

  • Travel north on N Canyon Blvd (OR-395).
  • Continue north about a block past the John Day Hwy/Main St (OR-26/395) intersection.
  • The DMV office is located on the right-hand side of N Canyon Blvd, on the corner of NE 1st Ave and N Canyon Blvd.


Going South

  • Travel south on N Canyon Blvd (OR-395).
  • Continue south until you get to NE 1st Ave.
  • The DMV office is located on the left-hand side of N Canyon Blvd, on the corner of NE 1st Ave and N Canyon Blvd.

See the location of this office on a map.

Click on the thumbnail image below to view a larger photo of the office:

John Day DMV Office

 
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Payment Options

This office accepts cash, checks, debit cards, mobile payments, Discover, Master Card and Visa for payment.​

Reasonable Accommodations

Customers with disabilities or special needs should contact their local DMV office to request special accommodations. In the Portland metro areas call 503-299-9999, or for deaf and hard of hearing access call 711 for statewide relay.​​​

Online Services

Skip the trip and do your service​s online if you need to:​

Mailing Address

DMV Headquarters
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR  97314