• Fill out an Application for Title and Registration
  • How to fill out the form
• Provide your original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). (If you do not have an MCO, contact DMV for more information.)
• If you are applying for registration for a 2009 model year or newer passenger, low-speed, or 4-wheeled electric vehicle with 7,500 or less mileage, prove compliance with or exemption from the Low Emissions Vehicle requirement.
• Provide the odometer disclosure. This is done at the time of sale, usually on the back of the MCO. If needed, a secure odometer disclosure form may be used. If you need a Secure Odometer Disclosure (form 403), contact DMV.
• Provide releases of interest from previous owners on:
  • MCO
  • Bill of Sale
  • Lien Release
• Choose license plates (see your choices).
  • If you choose a specialty plate, write the name of that plate in the “Remarks” section of your Application
  • You may transfer Oregon plates you own to your new vehicle. The plates must be a type that DMV still issues, or have a specialty background. The plates must be in good condition and readable. The plates can only be transferred to the same type of vehicle. When you transfer plates:
    • The expiration date of the registration will remain the same
    • Expired plates cannot be transferred, unless registration fees are paid at the time of plate transfer
    • Plate transfer fee is $6
• Figure your fees (make check or money order payable to “Oregon DMV”):
  • Title fees
  • Registration fees (most new vehicles are registered for four years – read about exceptions)
  • Plate fee

Oregon DMV
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314