The Dalles DMV to close midday starting Monday, June 13
June 8, 2022
Staff shortages at DMV offices in the Columbia River Gorge require the agency to close the office in The Dalles for a midday break starting Monday, June 13.
The Dalles DMV will close from 12:30 to 2 p.m. daily until DMV can restore staff levels there. This allows for the customers in the lobby by 12:30 to be served, and then for staff to take their break. The Dalles office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays except Wednesdays when it opens at 10 a.m.
DMV is entering the busy summer season with a statewide staff shortage averaging about 20% among its 60 field offices. As a result, DMV has temporarily closed six small offices and reduced hours at 10 others across the state at least for the summer.
Normally, DMV would lend staff from the Hood River office to The Dalles location, but Hood River is short on staff too.
“As we enter DMV’s busiest time of year with a severe staff shortage, we recommend going online to DMV2U more than ever,” DMV Administrator Amy Joyce said. “Every time you need a DMV service, see if you can get it done at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. We’ve added over two dozen services in the past three years.”
Some services, like adding the Real ID option to your license, must be done in person. Before you go to DMV, make sure your local office is open by visiting the office’s page at OregonDMV.com.
Drive tests in particular are in high demand in the summer as many teens get a license for the first time. Drive test appointments fill up fast at DMV, so please consider an approved Oregon testing company. It costs more than a drive test at DMV, but you likely will get an appointment sooner – and maybe on an evening or weekend.
DMV keeps a list of approved third-party test providers here.
“We will restore office hours and reopen smaller locations on an office-by-office basis as we recruit and train new employees,” Joyce said. “We think this will take at least this summer, perhaps longer in some parts of Oregon.”
DMV job openings
“DMV has been experiencing the same shortage of applicants for job openings as other employers statewide and nationwide,” Joyce said. “The people working at your local DMV live in your community – and could use your help.”
Apply for a job at ODOT today at www.odotjobs.com - select "Department of Transportation" under the Company menu.
New positions are posting frequently. If you don’t see a DMV job in the area where you live, please check back regularly or consider a different opportunity at ODOT. Jobs are full time and include great benefits.
We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the diversity of Oregon, and especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply – those who are bilingual including those who speak English as a second language, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.
“In the meantime, please be kind and patient to your local DMV staff – they are your neighbors, friends and maybe even family,” Joyce said.
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News media contact:
David House, DMV Public Affairs, 503-945-5270 or david.j.house@odot.oregon.gov
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