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Vehicle Transporter Certificate
A Vehicle Transporter Certificate authorizes an individual to drive or tow any for-sale unregistered vehicles from outside Oregon or from a manufacturers or vehicle dealers within this state, to a prospective buyer, manufacturer or vehicle dealer in this state or any other state, territory or foreign country with which Oregon has reciprocity. Vehicles include, but are not limited to cars, trucks, motorhomes, motorcycles, etc.

How to Qualify/Apply
  1. Complete an Application for Vehicle Transporter Certificate form (Form 379) which includes ownership information and use of the transporter plates.
  2. Pay a $150 certificate fee, $8 for each original or additional plate requested, and $5 for each renewal plate.
 
Additional application details are included in the application form.
 
Application Form
 
In addition to printing the application form from this Web site, you can also obtain the form by calling DMV Business Regulation at 503-945-5052 or visiting us at the address below.

Duration
A Vehicle Transporter Certificate is valid for 1 year from date of issuance.

Renewals
To renew, another properly completed application form and appropriate fees are required. Do not complete the fee information on the form; instead, use the plate billing list. The billing list must be submitted with your renewal application.


To Submit Forms
Required items may be mailed to or dropped off at:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem OR 97314
Phone: 503-945-5052
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

Related Oregon Statutes (ORS)
 
Please note: you may need to scroll down to find the correct ORS or OAR reference.

Related Information

 
Page updated: June 07, 2007

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