(1) The applicant applies for and is granted title in the applicant’s name at the same time the person makes application for registration, or presents satisfactory evidence that title covering the vehicle has been previously issued to the applicant.
(2) The applicant completes an application described under ORS 803.370. If the vehicle is a reconstructed or assembled vehicle or a replica, the person must indicate that fact in the application or be subject to ORS 803.225.
(3) The applicant pays the department the registration fee established under ORS 803.420 and 803.422 and any applicable fees for issuance of registration plates.
(4) For motor vehicles, proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements is provided to the department. Proof required to comply with this subsection is described under ORS 815.310. This subsection does not apply if the vehicle is exempt from the requirements for proof of compliance under ORS 815.300.
(5) The applicant is domiciled in this state, as described in ORS 803.355, if required by ORS 803.360 to be domiciled in the state in order to register a vehicle. If the department has reason to believe that the applicant is not domiciled in this state and is required to be in order to register a vehicle, the department may require the person to submit proof of domicile. The department shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of domicile.
(6) The applicant owns a vehicle that qualifies under ORS 803.360 (2) for registration in this state, if the owner is not domiciled in this state and is not required by ORS 803.200, or any other provision of law, to register the vehicle in this state.
(7) The applicant surrenders all evidence of any former registration or title as required by ORS 803.380.
(8)(a) Beginning with 2009 model year new motor vehicles, the applicant provides proof of compliance with low emission motor vehicle standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360. The department shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of compliance with low emission motor vehicle standards.
(b) The department shall determine by rule which new motor vehicles are exempt from the requirements of this subsection. Any rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with the Environmental Quality Commission standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360.
(c) For purposes of this subsection, "new motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle with 7,500 miles or less on the odometer when the vehicle is initially registered under ORS 803.420 (6)(a), 805.100, 805.110 or 805.120.
(9) If required to do so by the department, the applicant provides the department with satisfactory proof that the vehicle was designed to be operated on highways and meets equipment requirements imposed by statute or rule for the lawful operation of a vehicle on highways. The department may adopt rules specifying the kinds of vehicles that are subject to this subsection and what constitutes satisfactory proof under this subsection. [1983 c.338 §210; 1985 c.16 §78; 1985 c.305 §9; 1985 c.402 §11; 1987 c.146 §7; 1989 c.22 §1; 1993 c.233 §48; 2001 c.293 §3; 2007 c.366 §1; 2017 c.62 §4; 2017 c.750 §39d; 2018 c.114 §11]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 803 - Vehicle Title and Registration
Section 803.010 - Proof of ownership.
Section 803.012 - Rules for title forms and fees.
Section 803.015 - Certificate contents.
Section 803.016 - Titles in form other than certificate.
Section 803.025 - Violating title requirements; penalty.
Section 803.030 - Exemptions from title requirement.
Section 803.035 - Optional titling; rules.
Section 803.036 - Optional titling; park model recreational vehicles; rules.
Section 803.040 - Effect of title.
Section 803.045 - Issuance of title; rules.
Section 803.050 - Application; contents.
Section 803.053 - Expedited titling; vehicle dealers; rules; fee.
Section 803.055 - Delivery of evidence of title; rules.
Section 803.065 - Duplicate or replacement certificate; fee; application; rules.
Section 803.070 - False statement in application or assignment; penalty.
Section 803.075 - False swearing prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.080 - Unlawfully publishing certificate of title forms prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.085 - Selling untitled vehicle prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.090 - Fees for certificate of title.
Section 803.091 - Title fees based on miles per gallon.
Section 803.097 - Perfection of security interest in vehicle; rules.
Section 803.100 - Application of Uniform Commercial Code.
Section 803.102 - Odometer disclosure statement upon transfer of interest; when required; rules.
Section 803.103 - Vehicle identification number check.
Section 803.105 - Failure to deliver documents on transfer; late fee; penalty.
Section 803.112 - Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle; rules; exemptions.
Section 803.113 - Department action upon receipt of notice under ORS 803.112; rules.
Section 803.114 - Knowingly submitting false notice of transfer; penalty.
Section 803.117 - Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability.
Section 803.120 - Odometer disclosure; contents of form.
Section 803.122 - Information required; rules.
Section 803.124 - Rules for issuance of forms; agreements for provision of forms; fee.
Section 803.126 - Odometer disclosure without title application; fee.
Section 803.136 - Mandatory rejection, return or invalidation of record by department.
Section 803.138 - Discretionary rejection, return or invalidation of record by department.
Section 803.140 - Application; certificate; rules.
Section 803.200 - Residency; criteria; exception; camper on vehicle.
Section 803.203 - Proof of payment of taxes.
Section 803.207 - Expedited titling and registration; fee.
Section 803.210 - Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles.
Section 803.212 - Inspection of vehicle identification numbers; product identification numbers.
Section 803.219 - Limitation on car rental fees.
Section 803.230 - Forging, altering or unlawfully producing or using title or registration; penalty.
Section 803.300 - Failure to register; penalty.
Section 803.305 - Exemptions from general registration requirements.
Section 803.310 - Optional registration; rules.
Section 803.315 - Failure to pay registration fee; penalty.
Section 803.320 - Permitting unlawful operation of unregistered vehicle; penalty.
Section 803.325 - Purchase and use of out-of-state registered vehicle; requirements; penalty.
Section 803.350 - Qualifications for registration; fee; rules.
Section 803.360 - Domicile requirements for registration; exceptions.
Section 803.370 - Contents of application; rules.
Section 803.375 - False application prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.380 - Failure to surrender out-of-state registration; penalty.
Section 803.385 - False swearing relating to registration; penalty.
Section 803.400 - Duration of registration periods.
Section 803.405 - Effect of initial registration month.
Section 803.410 - Department authorized to adjust periods and fees; rules.
Section 803.415 - Registration periods for vehicles.
Section 803.417 - Registration period for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist.
Section 803.420 - Registration fees.
Section 803.422 - Registration fees based on miles per gallon.
Section 803.425 - Vehicle length for fee determination.
Section 803.430 - Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination.
Section 803.435 - Declaration of weight for fee determination; contents.
Section 803.440 - Failure to submit declaration of weight; penalty.
Section 803.450 - Notice of pending expiration; exceptions; effect of failure to receive; records.
Section 803.455 - Failure to renew; fee; penalty.
Section 803.460 - Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements; rules.
Section 803.500 - Registration card; contents.
Section 803.505 - Failure to carry registration card; penalty.
Section 803.510 - Duplicate or replacement; fee.
Section 803.520 - Issuance; fees.
Section 803.525 - Number of plates issued.
Section 803.530 - Period of validity; transfer; replacement.
Section 803.533 - Period of validity for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist.
Section 803.535 - Size, form, material, color, design, contents.
Section 803.540 - Failure to display plates; exceptions; penalty.
Section 803.545 - Failure to display out-of-state plates; penalty.
Section 803.550 - Illegal alteration or display of plates; exception; penalty.
Section 803.552 - Car rental company; issuance of plates; fees; rules.
Section 803.560 - Improper display; exception; penalty.
Section 803.565 - Removal of stickers upon sale of vehicle by dealer or towing business.
Section 803.570 - Plate manufacturing fee.
Section 803.575 - Fees for cards, plates and stickers; issuance; replacement; transfer.
Section 803.577 - Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle.
Section 803.585 - Registration fees in lieu of certain other taxes and licenses; exemptions.
Section 803.591 - Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines; exceptions; rules.
Section 803.593 - Annual report.
Section 803.600 - Trip permits; authority granted; types; records; rules; when not required.
Section 803.601 - Disposition of fees collected for certain permits.
Section 803.602 - Proof of insurance coverage for certain trip permits.
Section 803.605 - Erroneous issuance of trip permit; refund of fee.
Section 803.610 - Reciprocity permits.
Section 803.625 - Temporary registration permits issued by dealers; rules.
Section 803.630 - Agent violation of temporary registration permit procedures; penalty.
Section 803.635 - Improper use of temporary registration permit; penalty.
Section 803.640 - Prohibition on showing name or address on permit.
Section 803.645 - Fees for trip permits.