Oregon DMV Closures Become Routine Amid Staffing Shortages

Oregon DMV closures become routine amid staffing shortages

Oregon DMVs regularly pushed to close because of short staffing

ALBANY – Jessica Lavery starts her mornings, sometimes as early as 6 a.m., deciding if she needs to close one of the offices she manages or shift her staff to another location. Lavery manages the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Northwest…

Locked Out, Rural Oregon Drivers Hit A Dead End At Bare-Bones DMV

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Oregon DMVs Pushed To Close Because Of Fewer Staff | The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

Oregon DMVs regularly pushed to close because of short staffing Regional managers must weigh where to prioritize staff so they can serve as many Oregonians as possible By: Mia Maldonado – May 8, 2026 A “closed” sign sits at a counter at the DMV office in Albany. Since Jan. 1, 2026, there have been 34 full day office closures across Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle division offices because of staffing shortages. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Ca…