Chapter 789 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 665

Relating to proof of identity.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2001 Act is added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code.

SECTION 2. (1) Prior to issuing a replacement identification card, driver permit or driver license to a person who is applying in person, the Department of Transportation shall require one of the following proofs of identity in addition to the proofs of identity, age and residence required by rule:

(a) An original or certified copy of a birth certificate.

(b) A photo identification card including but not limited to a military or armed forces identification card, an alien registration card, a passport or a valid state or Canadian identification card.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, “birth certificate” means a certificate issued by the State of Oregon or another jurisdiction. “Birth certificate” does not include a hospital birth certificate, a hospital card, a birth registration or a baptismal certificate.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if the Department of Transportation is able to verify the person’s identification through a duplicate image of a photograph retained by the department under ORS 807.115.

Approved by the Governor July 18, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 18, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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