The Newport Department of Motor Vehicles office at 158 N.E. Fifth St. was closed on April 1 due to staffing issues, according to an announcement from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The closure affects residents who planned to visit the Newport DMV for in-person services. The department said that customers may be able to complete their transactions online using DMV2U, which offers more than 30 different services around the clock, or by visiting the Lincoln City office.
No further details about when the Newport location will reopen were provided in the announcement. Customers seeking assistance can contact the DMV by phone or email for more information.
This closure highlights ongoing challenges faced by local government offices related to staffing and service availability.
