# ORS § 807.035: 807.035 Kinds of endorsements > Oregon · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.035 ## Section - **Citation:** ORS § 807.035 - **Heading:** 807.035 Kinds of endorsements - **Jurisdiction:** Oregon - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.035 ## Text This section describes the type of driving privileges granted by various endorsements issued by this state. Except as provided in ORS 807.285 (Commercial learner driver permit) , the following endorsements grant the driving privileges described: (1) A motorcycle endorsement authorizes a person to operate any motorcycle. (2) A hazardous materials endorsement authorizes a person to operate a vehicle transporting hazardous materials. (3) A tank vehicle endorsement authorizes a person to operate tank vehicles. (4) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a passenger endorsement authorizes a person to operate a vehicle: (A) Described in ORS 801.208 (“Commercial motor vehicle.”) (1)(a) or (b) that is designed to transport passengers in commerce; or (B) Described in ORS 801.208 (“Commercial motor vehicle.”) (1)(c). (b) A passenger endorsement does not authorize a person to operate a school bus. (5) A school bus endorsement authorizes a person to operate a school bus if the person also holds a valid passenger endorsement. (6) A double and triple trailer endorsement authorizes a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle with double and triple trailer combinations. (7) A combined endorsement authorizes a person to operate a tank vehicle, transport hazardous materials and transport hazardous materials in a tank vehicle. (8) A Class A farm endorsement authorizes a person to: (a) Operate or tow any vehicle that can be operated by the holder of a Class A commercial driver license if the vehicle is: (A) Controlled or operated by a farmer; (B) Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm; (C) Not used in the operation of a common or contract motor carrier; and (D) Used within 150 miles of the farmer’s farm. (b) Operate any vehicle described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is transporting hazardous materials if the vehicle is placarded in accordance with law. (c) Operate any vehicle described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is a tank vehicle or a double trailer combination without holding a tank vehicle endorsement or a double and triple trailer endorsement. (9) A Class B farm endorsement authorizes a person to: (a) Operate or tow any vehicle that can be operated or towed by the holder of a Class B commercial driver license if the vehicle is: (A) Controlled or operated by a farmer; (B) Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies to or from a farm; (C) Not used in the operation of a common or contract motor carrier; and (D) Used within 150 miles of the farmer’s farm. (b) Operate any vehicle described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is transporting hazardous materials if the vehicle is placarded in accordance with law. (c) Operate any vehicle described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that is a tank vehicle without holding a tank vehicle endorsement. [1989 c.636 §13; 1991 c.185 §3; 1993 c.288 §1; 2003 c.14 §470; 2005 c.649 §1; 2007 c.122 §8; 2013 c.237 §37; 2017 c.190 §3] Source: Section 807.035 — Kinds of endorsements , 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) - [ORS § 807.018 807.018 Persons considered to hold commercial driving privileges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.018.md) - [ORS § 807.020 807.020 Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.020.md) - [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) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C807_S807.035. 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