Oregon · DUII · Checked October 2026
DUII License Suspension in Oregon: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
DUII License Suspension in Oregon: What Are the Rules?
You have 10 days to challenge a license suspension after a DUII arrest in Oregon.
- Deadline to challenge
- 10 days
- How it is counted
- The date of arrest (your request must reach DMV by 11:59 PM on the tenth day after the arrest); if you failed a blood test, 10 days from the date DMV sends the notice of suspension
- Failed test
- 90 days; 1 year with a prior DUII conviction, implied consent suspension or diversion within five years
- Refused test
- 1 year; 3 years with a prior within five years
- Hardship license
- Hardship permit
How to Request a Hearing in Oregon
online through DMV2U, by fax to the DMV Hearings Case Management Unit (503-945-5521), or by mail to 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem OR 97314
Suspension if You Fail a Test in Oregon
90 days; 1 year with a prior DUII conviction, implied consent suspension or diversion within five yearsORS 813.410(1), (4); ORS 813.420; ORS 813.430
Suspension if You Refuse a Test in Oregon
1 year; 3 years with a prior within five yearsORS 813.410(1), (4); ORS 813.420; ORS 813.430
Getting a Hardship Permit in Oregon
Allows driving for work, treatment, regular medical care and necessary services. Implied consent waiting periods: 30 days after a failed test, 90 days after a refusal (1 year and 3 years with a prior). Requires an SR-22 and, after a DUII conviction, an ignition interlock. Not available during a three-year suspension for a second or later DUII conviction.
More on DUII Law in Oregon
See the full overview of DUII laws in Oregon and read about hardship licenses in every state.
This page summarizes Oregon law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Oregon can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do You Have to Request a Hearing in Oregon?
10 days. How it is counted: the date of arrest (your request must reach DMV by 11:59 PM on the tenth day after the arrest); if you failed a blood test, 10 days from the date DMV sends the notice of suspension.
How Long Is the License Suspension for Failing a Test?
90 days; 1 year with a prior DUII conviction, implied consent suspension or diversion within five years
Can You Get a Hardship License in Oregon?
Allows driving for work, treatment, regular medical care and necessary services. Implied consent waiting periods: 30 days after a failed test, 90 days after a refusal (1 year and 3 years with a prior). Requires an SR-22 and, after a DUII conviction, an ignition interlock. Not available during a three-year suspension for a second or later DUII conviction.