A replacement ID card in Oregon costs $40, paid to the Oregon DMV. If you upgrade to a Real ID at the same time, add $30, for a total of $70. The fee is the same whether the card was lost, stolen, damaged, or just needs a name or address update.1Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Driver Licensing and ID Card Fees
What You’ll Pay
The base replacement fee is set by ORS 807.410 and applies in every standard situation.2Oregon Public Law. Oregon Code 807.410 – Fees; Rules The $30 Real ID surcharge, authorized by ORS 807.460, is added on top of whatever base fee you owe.3Oregon Public Law. Oregon Code 807.460 – Fees
DMV offices take cash, checks, money orders written for the exact amount, mobile payments, and Visa, Mastercard, or Discover debit and credit cards.4Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Fees Home
Free Replacement if You’re Experiencing Homelessness
Oregon waives the fee entirely for people experiencing homelessness. The law allows up to two free replacements before the current card expires, along with free original issuance and free renewal. You’ll need a determination form from a qualifying nonprofit or state agency that provides homeless services.2Oregon Public Law. Oregon Code 807.410 – Fees; Rules
Online or In Person?
For a standard replacement with no other changes, you can skip the office. Oregon’s DMV2U portal lets you order a replacement online by answering security questions and paying the $40. The new card prints using the photo already on file and ships to the address on your record.5Oregon Department of Transportation. Go Online to Replace Driver License, Registration and Proof of Ownership
You have to go in person if you want to upgrade to a Real ID, need to update your name, or don’t have a photo on file.6Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Oregon Identification Cards You can book an appointment through DMV2U or use standby service at any office; wait times for standby vary a lot by location and time of day.7Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. How to Make an Appointment
What to Bring if You Go In Person
You’ll need proof of identity, such as a valid passport or an original birth certificate, especially if the DMV doesn’t already have your documents on file. The application itself is completed electronically at the office.
If you’ve moved since your last card was issued, bring two printed documents from different sources showing your current Oregon address. The DMV accepts utility statements, bank documents, insurance paperwork, rental agreements, pay stubs, voter notification cards, and items mailed to you by a verifiable business or government agency, among others.8Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Required Identity Documentation
Adding Real ID to a Replacement
Since May 2025, Real ID has been required for domestic air travel and entry to certain federal facilities.9Transportation Security Administration. REAL ID If your current Oregon ID isn’t compliant, replacing a lost card is a reasonable moment to upgrade, but the documentation bar is higher and the trip has to be in person.
Real ID applicants must bring one proof of identity and date of birth, two proofs of Oregon residence from different sources, and proof of lawful status in the United States. All documents must be originals or certified copies. Photocopies and electronic versions aren’t accepted.10Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Oregon REAL ID FAQs Your legal name also has to match your Social Security card, so if you’ve had a name change the SSA hasn’t recorded yet, handle that first.11Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. REAL ID Information
Non-U.S. citizens need an unexpired foreign passport with a valid U.S. visa and a current I-94 or I-797A form showing their most recent admission.11Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. REAL ID Information Pulling everything together before your appointment saves a second trip.
When the Card Arrives
Your permanent card doesn’t print on the spot. The DMV mails it to the address on your record, and Real ID cards take roughly 20 days to arrive.10Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Oregon REAL ID FAQs If you replace in person, you’ll leave with a temporary paper document for the interim. Confirm your mailing address through DMV2U before placing the order if you’ve moved.5Oregon Department of Transportation. Go Online to Replace Driver License, Registration and Proof of Ownership
One catch worth planning around: TSA does not accept a temporary paper license or ID card at airport checkpoints.12Transportation Security Administration. Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint If you have a flight before your permanent card arrives, bring a passport or another federally accepted ID.