# ORS § 807.021: 807.021 Proof of Social Security number

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.021

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 807.021
- **Heading:** 807.021 Proof of Social Security number
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.021

## Text

(1) Before issuing, renewing or replacing a driver license, driver permit or identification card, the Department of Transportation shall require a person to provide the Social Security number assigned to the person by the United States Social Security Administration or a written statement that the person has not been assigned a Social Security number.

(2) The department may issue, renew or replace a driver license, driver permit or identification card for an applicant who has submitted a Social Security number only after the department verifies the Social Security number with the United States Social Security Administration. In order to verify the person’s Social Security number, the department may require the person to provide proof, as defined by rule, of the person’s Social Security number.

(3) This section does not apply if the department previously verified the Social Security number as required by subsection (2) of this section.

(4) As used in this section, a “driver license,” “driver permit” or “identification card” means a driver license, driver permit or identification card that is not a:

(a) Real ID;

(b) Commercial driver license; or

(c) Commercial learner driver permit. [2008 c.1 §2; 2011 c.282 §1; 2017 c.568 §11; 2019 c.701 §§1,2]

Source: Section 807.021 — Proof of Social Security number; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 807.010 807.010 Operating vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of license restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.010.md)
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- [ORS § 807.021 807.021 Proof of Social Security number](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.021.md)
- [ORS § 807.022 807.022 Verification of identity source documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.022.md)
- [ORS § 807.024 807.024 Collection of biometric data](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.024.md)
- [ORS § 807.026 807.026 Management of biometric data](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.026.md)
- [ORS § 807.031 807.031 Classes of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.031.md)
- [ORS § 807.035 807.035 Kinds of endorsements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.035.md)
- [ORS § 807.036 807.036 Exceptions to endorsement requirement for tow vehicle operator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.036.md)
- [ORS § 807.038 807.038 School bus endorsement exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.038.md)
- [ORS § 807.040 807.040 Requirements for issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.040.md)
- [ORS § 807.045 807.045 Issuance of commercial license to person who holds out-of-state commercial license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.045.md)
- [ORS § 807.050 807.050 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.050.md)

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