Farm endorsement renewals require certifications and in some cases a drive test

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Farm endorsement renewals require certifications and in some cases a drive test

 

Aug. 12, 2020

SALEM – Retaining your farm endorsement when you renew your driver license is not automatic. Please make sure you are prepared before making an appointment at DMV.

A farm endorsement allows a driver to operate certain commercial vehicles on public highways in limited ways, providing a vital service for Oregon agriculture.

There are two things you need to know before renewing your Oregon driver license with a farm endorsement:

  • You must complete the Farm Endorsement Application – Form 735-6776 (7-20).
  • You also must be eligible to renew your farm endorsement without passing tests. If you do not have a commercial driver license (CDL), Oregon law requires anyone applying for or renewing a farm endorsement to pass tests if you have been convicted of certain traffic crimes in the previous five years or if you have a traffic crash on your record in the previous two years.

 

Ensure your Farm Endorsement Application is filled out properly before your DMV appointment to include:

  • A certification from your employer, or yourself if you are a self-employed farmer, stating that you are employed by a farmer or are a self-employed farmer.
  • A certification that you have experience operating the class of vehicle authorized by the farm endorsement.

 

Before approving your application DMV reviews your driving record. If you do not hold a CDL and have been convicted of one or more of five traffic offenses in the previous five years, or have been in a traffic crash in the previous two years, you must pass tests to qualify for your farm endorsement renewal.

The five driving offenses are:

  • Reckless driving
  • DUII
  • Failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in a traffic crash
  • Criminal driving while suspended or revoked
  • Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer

 

If you do not qualify for a farm endorsement without passing tests, then you must complete a CDL general knowledge test and a skills test in the class of vehicle authorized by the farm endorsement. When DMV resumes behind-the-wheel tests, more information on drive tests for farm endorsement renewal will be posted at OregonDMV.com.

 

Making appointments at DMV

DMV field offices are accepting appointments only for services that require in-person visits – primarily issuance and renewal of licenses. Behind-the-wheel drive tests are not currently being offered at DMV offices. In-person services are available by appointment only in order to limit the number of people inside the building and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

You can set an appointment at DMV2U.Oregon.gov.

 

More information

For more information on farm endorsements and license renewal, visit OregonDMV.com.

 

News media contact: David House, david.j.house@odot.state.or.us.