How to Get Your Learner's Permit in Oregon

Last verified: 2026-03

Here is what you need to know about getting your learner's permit in Oregon. The minimum age is 15, and you will need to hold your permit for 6 months before taking the road test.

Age and Eligibility at a Glance

Minimum Age
15
Permit Holding Period
6 months
Supervised Hours
50 hrs

How to Apply for Your Permit

  1. 1 Gather required documents (proof of identity, Social Security card, proof of residency, parental consent if under 18)
  2. 2 Visit your nearest Oregon DMV office
  3. 3 Pass the vision screening
  4. 4 Pass the written knowledge test
  5. 5 Pay the permit fee
  6. 6 Practice driving with a licensed adult for at least 50 hours (100 hours if driver education was not completed)

Knowledge Test Details

Number of questions
35
Passing percentage
80%

Supervised Driving Requirements

Total supervised hours
50 hours
Permit holding period
6 months

Permit Fees

$60

Oregon-Specific Information

Oregon has a unique rule: teens who complete driver education need 50 supervised hours, but those who skip driver education must complete 100 hours instead, double the requirement. This is the strongest incentive for driver education of any state. The intermediate license is available at age 16.

Frequently Asked Questions

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit in Oregon.

Oregon requires you to hold your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can take the road test.

The Oregon learner's permit knowledge test has 35 questions. You need to answer at least 80% correctly to pass.

Oregon requires 50 hours of supervised driving during the learner's permit period.

Contact the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) for the current list of required documents.

Ready for Your License?

Once you complete your permit period, the next step is earning your full driver's license.

Learn about Oregon's driver's license requirements

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This information is based on Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) guidelines. Requirements can change. Visit the official Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) website for the most current information.