From Oregon Administrative Rules:
OAR 735-022-0000. Evidence of Ownership to a Vehicle
(1) DMV has established the following as evidence of ownership of a vehicle:
(a) A manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) as defined in OAR 735-022-0030.
(b) A vehicle title or bill of sale from the owner(s) of record.
(c) A completed, signed Certification of Ownership Facts (DMV Form 550).
(d) A transfer by operation of law including a judgment awarding ownership interest in a vehicle, an estate settlement document or inheritance affidavit (DMV Form 516), or a Vehicle Repossession Certificate (DMV Form 263).
(e) For a reconstructed or assembled vehicle, a bill of sale to the frame or unibody, whichever is applicable.
(2) DMV will not issue title for a manufactured trailer without a bill of sale for the axle or trailer frame.
(3) Nothing in this rule limits DMV's discretion to request or consider other information to establish evidence of ownership of a vehicle.
OAR 735-022-0050. When Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) Is Required
(1) A MCO must be submitted with an application for title for a vehicle built by a manufacturer or a reconstructed heavy truck or tractor built using a glider kit.
(2) For vehicles built in stages by two or more manufacturers, an MCO is required from each manufacturer for the portion of the vehicle manufactured.
(3) For reconstructed heavy trucks or tractors rebuilt using a glider kit, the MCO provided must be for the glider kit.
(4) An MCO is not required if the manufactured vehicle or reconstructed vehicle has been titled or registered in any jurisdiction.
(5) DMV may require or accept an MCO in other situations. Example: When a person (other than a manufacturer) builds a vehicle and an MCO is issued for some or all of the major component parts (i.e., frame, chassis, motor).
OAR 735-022-0070. Inspection of Vehicle Identification Numbers
DMV adopts the following procedures relating to the inspection of the vehicle identification number (VIN) of a vehicle under ORS 803.212:
(1) DMV may designate a state agency, certified vehicle dealer or a law enforcement agency to act as an agent of DMV to perform VIN inspections under ORS 803.212. A state agency or law enforcement agency that wishes to be designated to perform VIN inspections must enter into a VIN inspection agreement with DMV.
(2) For purposes of this rule "agent" means a state agency, certified vehicle dealer or law enforcement agency designated by DMV to conduct VIN inspections on behalf of DMV.
(3) DMV may authorize a law enforcement agency to perform VIN inspections on any vehicle in the agency's custody.
(4) DMV, in its discretion, may limit the type of VIN inspections an agent may perform.
(5) Only DMV, the Oregon State Police (OSP) or other Oregon law enforcement agency acting as an agent of DMV, may perform a VIN inspection on a vehicle located in Oregon if:
(a) The vehicle is assembled;
(b) The vehicle is reconstructed;
(c) The vehicle is a replica;
(d) DMV has received notice that the vehicle has been or will be wrecked, dismantled, disassembled or substantially altered under ORS 819.010 or 822.133;
(e) The vehicle is from another jurisdiction and documents presented show the vehicle has been damaged (i.e., salvage bills of sale, salvage title, etc.);
(f) The vehicle is imported and the original manufacturer did not certify that it complies with federal vehicle standards as described in OAR 735-022-0080; or
(g) The vehicle has been reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle. This does not apply to a vehicle reported totaled due to theft and later recovered in a condition that no longer meets the definition of "totaled vehicle" under ORS 801.527.
(6) DMV may designate any person or agency to perform VIN inspections on vehicles in other jurisdictions, including:
(a) A law enforcement agency or entity with administrative or regulatory authority for vehicles within the jurisdiction;
(b) For vehicles owned by U.S. armed services personnel, the owner's commanding officer, Provost Marshal or other person in authority as authorized by DMV; or
(c) Anyone designated by DMV under a written agreement.
(7) The inspection fee established under ORS 803.215 is required for inspections performed under ORS 803.210. The fee does not apply to inspections performed outside Oregon.
(8) If a vehicle does not have a VIN, DMV will assign one and affix it to the frame. When a VIN is assigned, the title record will indicate the VIN assigned by DMV.
OAR 735-022-0110. Use of Vehicle Model on Titles and Salvage Titles
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) shall include the vehicle model name on certificates of title and salvage titles if:
(a) The vehicle is a motor vehicle that has a year model of 1981 or newer;
(b) The motor vehicle would be classed under Oregon registration laws as a motor truck, motorcycle, moped or vehicle commonly referred to as a passenger vehicle or similar motor vehicle registered under ORS 803.420(6)(a); and
(c) The model can be determined from the vehicle identification number using DMV's data processing software package.
(2) DMV may elect to not show the model, or to record a model different than what is indicated by the vehicle identification number, if:
(a) The vehicle has been assembled, reconstructed, is a replica vehicle, or was manufactured in more than one stage;
(b) The designated model does not reflect what the vehicle looks like; or
(c) DMV is unsure of the actual model.
(3) DMV shall not include model information on titles or salvage titles for non-motor vehicles, and shall not routinely include model information for motor vehicles other than those covered in section (1) of this rule.
(4) The owner shall return the title or salvage title to DMV for correction, if a model is reflected in error on the title (e.g., the certificate of origin incorrectly identified the vehicle).
(5) DMV may include the vehicle model for a motor vehicle not covered in section (1) of this rule if DMV can verify the actual model and the National Crime Information Center has established a standard abbreviation for the model. This includes, but is not limited to, a specific request by the owner to include the model on the title.
(6) DMV may abbreviate a model name to fit in the space allotted on the certificate of title or registration.
(7) The model name shall not be required information on applications for title or registration, except when the model otherwise is required to be part of an odometer disclosure.
(8) This rule shall apply only to titles or salvage title issued on or after July 1, 1992.
OAR 735-024-0025. Title Brands; When Issued, Removed and Exceptions
(1) When Issued. DMV will issue a branded title or a title with an "assembled" make when an application for an Oregon title is submitted and:
(a) The vehicle's title carries a brand(s) described under OAR 735-024-0015(2) and (3);
(b) DMV receives notice from a vehicle manufacturer to inscribe "Lemon Law Buyback" on the certificate of title for the vehicle;
(c) The vehicle meets the definition of an "Assembled vehicle" as defined under OAR 735-024-0015(2);
(d) The vehicle meets the definition of a "Reconstructed Vehicle," a "Replica" or a "Totaled vehicle" as those terms are defined under OAR 735-024-0015; or
(e) DMV determines from a previous title or vehicle record, including a record from another jurisdiction, from the application for title or from information obtained from any source, that a brand or "assembled" make should be placed on the Oregon title. DMV may require documentation to determine if a vehicle should be issued an Oregon title with a brand or "assembled" make.
(2) An Oregon title issued under section (1) of this rule:
(a) Will not necessarily be issued with the same brand that appeared on the vehicle's previous certificate of title or other ownership document or in another jurisdiction's record of the vehicle;
(b) Will be issued with a brand described under OAR 735-024-0015 determined by DMV to be most comparable to the brand that appeared on the previous certificate of title or in the vehicle's record. This subsection does not apply to a "branded" brand or an Oregon title with a "Lemon Law Buyback" brand;
(c) Will be issued with a brand described under OAR 735-024-0015 determined by DMV to be the most appropriate if DMV determines from information obtained from any source that a brand should be placed on the Oregon title.
(d) Will indicate the name of the jurisdiction that issued the title brand, unless the title brand was issued by DMV; and
(3) Except as specifically provided in section (4) of this rule, once a title brand or "assembled" make has been placed on a vehicle's Oregon Certificate of Title that brand or "assembled" make will appear on any subsequent Oregon title issued for the vehicle.
(4) DMV may omit, remove, add or change a title brand or "assembled" make when:
(a) DMV receives information that indicates an Oregon title or Oregon Salvage Title Certificate was issued with an incorrect brand or "assembled" make. For example, DMV receives written information from an originating jurisdiction that indicates its title incorrectly reflects a title brand;
(b) DMV is satisfied the title brand or "assembled" make was placed on the Oregon title or Oregon Salvage Title Certificate in error;
(c) DMV failed to place a title brand or "assembled" make on the Oregon title or Oregon Salvage Title Certificate when required under section (1) of this rule or subsections (d), (e) and (f) of this section.
(d) A subsequent accident or occurrence causes the vehicle to be identified with a brand or different brand such as "totaled," "reconstructed," or "Lemon Law Buyback."
(e) A vehicle issued an Oregon title with any brand or an "assembled" make other than totaled is reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle under ORS 819.012 or 819.014. Except as described in subsection (f) of this section, when DMV issues a new Oregon title it will include a totaled brand, which replaces any previous brand shown on the Oregon title. For example, a vehicle issued an Oregon title with a flood brand will be issued an Oregon title with a totaled-reconstructed brand when the vehicle is reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle and is subsequently titled as a reconstructed vehicle;
(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, a vehicle issued an Oregon title with an "assembled" make, or glider kit, "Lemon Law Buyback," reconstructed or replica brand is reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle. If DMV issues a new Oregon title, it will include the original brand and a totaled brand. For example, a vehicle issued an Oregon title with a "replica" brand that is later reported to DMV as "totaled" under ORS 819.020 or 819.014, will be issued an Oregon title with a "replica-totaled-reconstructed" brand when the vehicle is reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle and is subsequently titled as a reconstructed vehicle; or
(g) The reason the vehicle was reported to DMV as a totaled vehicle is theft and the vehicle is recovered and no longer meets the definition of a "totaled vehicle" under ORS 801.527.
OAR 735-024-0050. Definition and Application of Terms -- To Wreck, Dismantle, Disassemble or Substantially Alter the Form of a Vehicle
(1) As used in ORS Chapter 803, 819, and 822 and OAR 735-024-0030 through 735-024-0170, the terms "wreck,""dismantle,"or "disassemble,"or other forms of these same terms, mean any action or occurrence to a vehicle that results in:
(a) Total destruction of the vehicle such as where the vehicle is taken apart with the intention of never again being operated as a vehicle, whether or not the frame or unibody will be used to repair, rebuild or construct another vehicle;
(b) The vehicle being crushed, compacted or shredded;
(c) The removal of the engine, drive train, or transmission from a motor vehicle for purposes other than repair, replacement or restoration, or regardless of the purpose, where the frame or unibody is sold or transferred separate from such parts;
(d) The permanent removal of the wheels and the frame or undercarriage of a trailer (other than a mobile home);
(e) The vehicle no longer meeting the definition of a vehicle under ORS 801.590, except as provided in section (2) of this rule;
(f) The destruction of the frame or unibody of the vehicle; or
(g) The clipping of any quarter, section or half of the vehicle.
(2) Examples of situations when section (1) of this rule shall not apply include, but are not limited to:
(a) The frame or unibody is removed for the purpose of repair or restoration, as long as ownership of the vehicle is not transferred while the frame or unibody is removed, and the vehicle is reassembled in essentially the same form, using the same frame or unibody;
(b) The tires or wheels of a motor vehicle are removed, with no other action to change the unit to something other than a motor vehicle.
(3) As used in ORS Chapters 803, 819, and 822 and OAR 735-024-0030 through 735-024-0170, the phrase "substantially alter the form of a vehicle" means any action or occurrence to a vehicle that results in:
(a) The frame or unibody being cut, severed, or welded together with parts of two or more vehicles or other materials; or
(b) Changes or alterations to the body or unibody of a vehicle that cause the body to no longer resemble the original vehicle or otherwise cause the vehicle to meet the definitions of an assembled or reconstructed vehicle, or replica.
(4) Examples of "substantially altering the form of a vehicle" include but are not limited to the following:
(a) The front or back clip of a unibody vehicle is replaced;
(b) The frame or unibody is crushed, compacted, or shredded, and replaced with another;
(c) The body of the vehicle no longer resembles any particular year model or make of vehicle;
(d) The body of the vehicle resembles a different year model or make of vehicle than the one the title was issued for; or
(e) A motor truck is rebuilt using a component kit as described in ORS 801.405(2).
(5) Examples of when section (3) of this rule shall not apply include but shall not be limited to the following:
(a) The bed or box of a pickup truck is replaced;
(b) A flatbed truck is transformed into a stake truck;
(c) The changes involve the addition or accessories, or other modifications commonly known as "customizing,"as long as the frame or unibody of the vehicle is not affected, and the body still resembles the same year model and make of vehicle; or
(d) The repair or replacement of body parts, as long as the frame or unibody of the vehicle is not affected, and the body still resembles the same year model and make of vehicle.
OAR 735-024-0120. Totaled Vehicles -- Persons Who Receive or Purchase
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who receives or purchases a totaled vehicle is required under ORS 819.012 to surrender the title for the vehicle within 30 days of the purchase or receipt of the vehicle. As used in that statute and this rule:
(a) A primary ownership document may be surrendered when a title does not exist or in the case of a transfer by operation of law, is not available;
(b) The requirement that the title or primary ownership document be surrendered does not apply when:
(A) The title or primary ownership document has already been surrendered to the DMV with information indicating the vehicle was totaled; or
(B) A salvage title has already been issued for the vehicle. This section does not exempt persons from applying for salvage title in their name, if required to do so under OAR 735-024-0170.
(2) Persons who receive or purchase a totaled vehicle, and except as provided in section (1) of this rule, must within 30 days of receipt or purchase, surrender the title or primary ownership document to DMV, and do one of the following:
(a) Apply for salvage title as required under OAR 735-024-0130 and as provided under 735-024-0140;
(b) Apply for a certificate of title identifying the vehicle as totaled and assembled or reconstructed or vehicle replica;
(c) If a salvage title is not required, and the vehicle is not eligible for or a certificate of title is not being applied for, surrender the certificate of title or primary ownership document, together with assignments of interest or other evidence that the person(s) shown on the current title no longer hold an interest, and a written statement that indicates:
(A) The name and address of the person submitting the title;
(B) That the vehicle was totaled; and
(C) Why the vehicle is exempt from having to be issued a salvage title.
(3) Subsection (2)(c) of this rule only applies to situations where a salvage title is not required because the person does not intend to:
(a) Rebuild or repair the vehicle; or
(b) Use the frame or unibody in repairing or constructing another vehicle
From Oregon Revised Statutes:
O.R.S. § 805.010. Antique vehicles
(1) A vehicle that is an antique vehicle may be registered for a permanent registration period as described under ORS 803.400 by doing the following:
(a) Making application for permanent registration of the vehicle in the manner provided for application for registration of vehicles.
(b) Paying the fee for permanent registration of antique vehicles under ORS 803.420.
(2) Once a vehicle is permanently registered as an antique vehicle under this section, the vehicle is subject to the limitations on use of the vehicle under ORS 805.030.
O.R.S. § 805.035. Registration of racing activity vehicle
(1) A vehicle that is a racing activity vehicle may be registered only under this section.
(2) A racing activity vehicle shall be registered for a permanent registration period as described under ORS 803.400. To register a racing activity vehicle the owner shall:
(a) Apply for permanent registration of the vehicle in the same manner provided for application for registration of vehicles; and
(b) Pay the fee for permanent registration of racing activity vehicles established under ORS 803.420.
(3) A racing activity vehicle may be issued special interest registration plates.
(4) Once a vehicle is permanently registered as a racing activity vehicle under this section, the vehicle is subject to the limitations on use of the vehicle under ORS 805.037.
O.R.S. § 805.020. Vehicles of special interest
(1) A vehicle that is a vehicle of special interest may be registered for a permanent registration period as described under ORS 803.400 by doing the following:
(a) Making application for permanent registration of the vehicle in the manner provided for application for registration of vehicles.
(b) Paying the fee for permanent registration of vehicles of special interest established under ORS 803.420.
(2) Once a vehicle is permanently registered as a vehicle of special interest under this section, the vehicle is subject to the limitations on use of the vehicle under ORS 805.030.
O.R.S. § 805.210. Special interest registration plates
(1) The owner of a vehicle of special interest may apply to the Department of Transportation for permission to use special interest registration plates. To receive permission to use special interest registration plates the person must:
(a) Maintain the vehicle of special interest as a collectors' item and use the vehicle only for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses but not use the vehicle primarily for the transportation of persons or property;
(b) Supply the special interest registration plates which the person desires to use; and
(c) Include the plates with the application for permission to use them.
(2) The department, prior to approval of an application under this section, shall determine that the special interest registration plates meet the following requirements:
(a) The plates shall be issued by the State of Oregon for use on vehicles in this state.
(b) The numbers and characters on the plate shall be distinctive.
(c) The plates shall be legible, durable and otherwise of a size, shape, color and design that will serve the purposes of safety and identification.
(d) If the plates are from a series of plates in current use, the plates shall be from the same year or period of issue in which the vehicle was manufactured.
(3) If the special interest registration plate offered for approval was issued in a year in which single registration plates only were required, the department shall grant permission for use of that registration plate alone if it is otherwise acceptable.
(4) If the special interest registration plates offered for approval are from a series of plates in current use, as described in subsection (2)(d) of this section, the department may affix a distinctive sticker to each plate at the time of approval. Stickers shall be of a size, color and design determined by the department and shall be displayed on plates in the manner determined by the department.
(5) The department may approve plates issued by the state that have been restored to their original color and design provided that if the plate was reflectorized when originally issued, it must be fully reflectorized when restored.
O.R.S. § 805.030. Violation of registration limits on antique vehicle or vehicle of special interest; offense and penalty
(1) A person commits the offense of violation of registration limits on antique vehicle or vehicle of special interest if a vehicle is permanently registered under ORS 805.010 or 805.020 and the person uses the vehicle:
(a) Other than for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses; or
(b) Primarily for the transportation of persons or property.
(2) The offense described in this section, violation of registration limits on antique vehicle or vehicle of special interest, is a Class D traffic violation.
O.R.S. § 802.200. Records maintained by department In addition to any other records the Department of Transportation may establish, the department is subject to the following provisions concerning records:
(1) The department shall maintain records concerning the titling of vehicles in this state. The records under this subsection shall include the following:
(a) For vehicles issued a title by this state, the records shall identify the vehicle and contain the following:
(A) The name of the vehicle owner and any security interest holders in order of priority, except that a security interest holder need not be identified if the debtor who granted the interest is in the business of selling vehicles and the vehicles constitute inventory held for sale;
(B) The name of any lessor of the vehicle;
(C) The vehicle description; and
(D) Whether a certificate of title was issued for the vehicle.
(b) If the vehicle is an antique vehicle that is reconstructed, the records shall indicate that the vehicle is reconstructed.
(c) If the vehicle is a replica, the records shall indicate that the vehicle is a replica.
(d) Any other information concerning the titling of vehicles that the department considers convenient or appropriate.
(e) All odometer disclosures and readings for a vehicle that are reported to the department under provisions of the vehicle code. The department shall keep the most recent version of records required under this paragraph in electronic form.
(f) If the vehicle has been reported to the department as a totaled vehicle under the provisions of ORS 819.012 or 819.014, the records shall indicate that the vehicle is a totaled vehicle unless the reason for the report was theft and the vehicle has been recovered.
(2) If a vehicle that has been registered or titled in another jurisdiction is registered or titled in this state, the department shall retain a record of any odometer readings shown on the title or registration documents submitted to the department at the time of registration or title.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 826.003, the department shall maintain records concerning the registration of vehicles required to be registered by the department. The records concerning the registration of vehicles may be stored along with records concerning the titling of vehicles. The records under this subsection shall include the following:
(a) For vehicles registered by the department, the records shall identify the vehicle and contain the following:
(A) The registration plate number assigned by the department to the vehicle;
(B) The name of the vehicle owner;
(C) The vehicle description and vehicle identification number; and
(D) An indication that the vehicle is a totaled vehicle if it has been reported to the department as a totaled vehicle under the provisions of ORS 819.012 or 819.014, unless the reason for the report was theft and the vehicle has been recovered.
(b) Any other information concerning the registration of vehicles that the department considers convenient or appropriate.
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O.R.S. § 803.015. Certificate of title design and requirements The Department of Transportation shall design a certificate of title for vehicles for situations in which the department determines that certificates will be issued. A certificate of title issued by the department shall conform to all of the following:
(1) The certificate shall be numbered in a manner prescribed by the department.
(2) The certificate shall contain a description of the vehicle.
(3) The certificate shall contain evidence of identification of the vehicle the department deems proper.
(4) The certificate shall contain the name of the owner of the vehicle.
(5) The certificate shall identify any security interest holders in the order of their priority. This subsection does not apply to the security interests where the debtor who granted the security interest is in the business of selling vehicles and the vehicle constitutes inventory held for sale or lease.
(6) The certificate shall identify any lessor of the vehicle.
(7) The certificate shall be authenticated by a seal of the State of Oregon printed on the certificate.
(8) The certificate shall have space to fill in information required by the department upon the transfer of a vehicle under ORS 803.094 and space for the odometer disclosure required on transfer of an interest under ORS 803.102.
(9) If the vehicle is an assembled vehicle, the certificate shall:
(a) Show the make of the vehicle as "assembled."
(b) Show the year the building of the vehicle is completed as the year model of the vehicle.
(10) The certificate shall show the mileage of the vehicle as reported to the department at the time the most recent title transfer was reported to the department, or the mileage reported to the department at the time the vehicle was initially titled in Oregon, whichever occurred last. The information required by this subsection shall be shown as reported to the department on odometer disclosure reports required by law to be submitted to the department.
(11) The certificate shall contain any brand or notation specified by the department by rule.
(12) The certificate shall contain any other information required by the department.
(13) The certificate shall be produced by a secure process that meets or exceeds the requirements of federal law.
O.R.S. § 803.045. Qualifications for issuance of vehicle title
(1) The Department of Transportation shall issue title for a vehicle if the applicant and the vehicle meet the following qualifications:
(a) The applicant must satisfy the department that the applicant is the owner of the vehicle and is otherwise entitled to have title issued in the applicant's name.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 803.050 (2), the applicant must submit a completed and signed application for title described in ORS 803.050.
(c) The applicant must pay the fee for issuance of a certificate of title under ORS 803.090 or the fee for issuance of title in another form, as established by the department by rule in accordance with ORS 803.012.
(d) If the vehicle is a reconstructed vehicle or an assembled vehicle, the applicant must provide the following information in addition to any other information required under this section:
(A) The certificate of title last issued for the frame of the vehicle, a salvage title certificate issued for the vehicle or other evidence of ownership satisfactory to the department.
(B) Bills of sale for major components used to build the vehicle.
(e) If the vehicle is covered by an Oregon title or salvage title certificate, the applicant shall surrender the Oregon title or salvage title certificate, submit an application as provided under ORS 803.065 or submit other evidence of ownership satisfactory to the department.
(f) Unless the department adopts rules to the contrary, if the vehicle is from another jurisdiction, the applicant shall surrender to the department with the application the certificate of title issued by the other jurisdiction, if such jurisdiction requires certificates of title. If such jurisdiction does not require certificates of title, then the applicant shall surrender the registration cards.
(g) If required by the department, the applicant must submit proof of ownership as described under ORS 803.205.
(h) Other than a racing activity vehicle as defined in ORS 801.404, if the department has reason to believe a vehicle was not certified by the original manufacturer as conforming to federal vehicle standards, the department may require the applicant to provide proof satisfactory to the department that the vehicle conforms to federal vehicle standards.
(i) Unless the vehicle is exempted from odometer disclosure requirements, the applicant shall submit an appropriate odometer disclosure form. The department shall determine what constitutes an appropriate form in any particular situation. The department may make exceptions by rule to the requirement for submission of an odometer disclosure form.
(2)(a) The department may not issue title for a vehicle:
(A) Required by ORS 803.210 to be inspected unless the vehicle has been inspected as described in ORS 803.212 and the inspection fee paid under ORS 803.215.
(B) If the current vehicle title, certificate, ownership document or the vehicle record available through electronic record inquiry:
(i) Has a junk status;
(ii) Is a junk title, junk certificate or similar ownership document issued by another jurisdiction; or
(iii) Has a junk or similar brand or notation.
(b) The department may adopt any rules it considers necessary for the administration of this subsection.
O.R.S. § 803.050. Application form and contents; acceptance when incomplete
(1) An application for title required under ORS 803.045 shall be in a form specified by the Department of Transportation and shall contain all the following:
(a) A full description of the vehicle, including, but not necessarily limited to, the vehicle identification number.
(b) The name of the owner of the vehicle or other person whose name is to be shown on the title.
(c) The identity of any security interests in order of priority.
(d) The identity of the interest of any lessor.
(e) A disclosure of whether the vehicle is a replica or is specially constructed, reconstructed or assembled. If the title and registration records of the department already indicate that a vehicle is a replica or is specially constructed, reconstructed or assembled, disclosure under this subsection is not required unless the vehicle has been changed since title for the vehicle was last transferred.
(f) If the title application shows a leasehold interest, the lessor shall designate whether the lessor or the lessee is to be shown on the title as the owner of the vehicle.
(g) Any other information required by the department. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the department may accept an application that does not contain everything required by this section if the department is satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle.
O.R.S. § 803.210. Title issuance requirements; exemptions
(1) The Department of Transportation shall not issue title for a vehicle described in subsection
(2) of this section unless:
(a) An inspection of the vehicle identification number or numbers of the vehicle is performed in accordance with ORS 803.212; and
(b) The fee established under ORS 803.215 is paid to the department for the inspection. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the requirements of this section apply to all of the following: (a) A vehicle from another jurisdiction.
(b) Any assembled or reconstructed vehicle.
(c) Any vehicle if the certificate of title has been or is required to be submitted to the department, or a person is required to report to the department, under ORS 819.010, 819.012, 819.014 or 819.030.
(d) Any vehicle if the department has received notice that the vehicle has been or will be wrecked, dismantled, disassembled or substantially altered under ORS 819.010 or 822.135.
(e) Replicas.
(f) Other than a racing activity vehicle as defined in ORS 801.404, any vehicle the department has reason to believe was not certified by the original manufacturer as conforming to federal vehicle standards.
(3) The requirements of this section do not apply to the following vehicles if the person shown as the owner on an out-of-state title for the vehicle applies for an Oregon title in that person's name:
(a) A rental truck, rental truck tractor or rental trailer that is registered in Oregon under an interstate agreement that provides that a portion of the owner's fleet is to be registered in each state in which the fleet operates.
(b) A trailer or semitrailer that has permanent registration.
O.R.S. § 803.225. Failure to designate replica or reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle
(1) A person commits the offense of failure to designate a replica or a reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle if the person makes application for the titling or registration of a vehicle that is a replica or a reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle and that fact is not indicated in the application.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to designate a replica, reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle in application for title or registration, is a Class B misdemeanor.
O.R.S. § 803.350. Qualification requirements
This section establishes the requirements for qualification for registration. The Department of Transportation may not issue registration to a vehicle if the requirements under this section are not met. The department, in the absence of just cause for refusing to register a vehicle upon application, shall assign a distinctive number or other distinctive means of identification and shall issue registration for a vehicle if all of the following requirements are met:
(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.
O.R.S. § 803.415. Registration periods for different types of vehicles
This section establishes registration periods for vehicles. The registration periods are periods described under ORS 803.400. Except as provided in the following, the registration period for any vehicle registered in this state by the Department of Transportation is a biennial registration period:
(1) The following vehicles have permanent registration:
(a) Antique vehicles registered under ORS 805.010.
(b) Vehicles of special interest registered under ORS 805.020.
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O.R.S. § 803.420. Fees
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(10) The registration fees for vehicles subject to permanent registration are as follows:
(a) Antique vehicles registered under ORS 805.010, $100.
(b) Vehicles of special interest registered under ORS 805.020, $100.
(c) Racing activity vehicles registered under ORS 805.035, $100.
(d) Trailers, $10.
(e) State-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.045 and undercover vehicles registered under ORS 805.060, $10.
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O.R.S. § 803.525. Number of plates; stickers
The Department of Transportation shall issue two registration plates for every vehicle that is registered by the department except as otherwise provided in this section. Upon renewal or when otherwise provided under ORS 803.555, the department may issue stickers in lieu of or in addition to registration plates. The following shall be issued plates as described:
(1) Only one registration plate shall be issued for a moped, motorcycle, trailer, antique vehicle or vehicle of special interest registered by the department.
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O.R.S. § 801.041. County registration fee requirements
The following apply to the authority granted to counties by ORS 801.040 to establish registration fees for vehicles:
(1) An ordinance establishing registration fees under this section must be enacted by the county imposing the registration fee and filed with the Department of Transportation. Notwithstanding ORS 203.055 or any provision of a county charter, the governing body of a county with a population of 350,000 or more may enact an ordinance establishing registration fees. The governing body of a county with a population of less than 350,000 may enact an ordinance establishing registration fees after submitting the ordinance to the electors of the county for their approval. The governing body of the county imposing the registration fee shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 with the department by which the department shall collect the registration fees, pay them over to the county and, if necessary, allow the credit or credits described in ORS 803.445 (5). The intergovernmental agreement must state the date on which the department shall begin collecting registration fees for the county.
(2) The authority granted by this section allows the establishment of registration fees in addition to those described in ORS 803.420 and 803.422. There is no authority under this section to affect registration periods, qualifications, cards, plates, requirements or any other provision relating to vehicle registration under the vehicle code.
(3) Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, when registration fees are imposed under this section, they must be imposed on all vehicle classes. Registration fees as provided under this section may not be imposed on the following:
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(d) Vehicles registered as antique vehicles under ORS 805.010.
(e) Vehicles registered as vehicles of special interest under ORS 805.020.
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O.R.S. § 801.042. District registration fee requirements
The following apply to the authority granted to a district by ORS 801.040 to establish registration fees for vehicles:
(1) Before the governing body of a district can impose a registration fee under this section, it must submit the proposal to the electors of the district for their approval and, if the proposal is approved, enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 with the governing bodies of all counties, other districts and cities with populations of over 300,000 that overlap the district. The intergovernmental agreement must state the registration fees and, if necessary, how the revenue from the fees shall be apportioned among counties and the districts. Before the governing body of a county can enter into such an intergovernmental agreement, the county shall consult with the cities in its jurisdiction.
(2) If a district raises revenues from a registration fee for purposes related to highways, roads, streets and roadside rest areas, the governing body of that district shall establish a Regional Arterial Fund and shall deposit in the Regional Arterial Fund all such registration fees.
(3) Interest received on moneys credited to the Regional Arterial Fund shall accrue to and become a part of the Regional Arterial Fund.
(4) The Regional Arterial Fund must be administered by the governing body of the district referred to in subsection (2) of this section and such governing body by ordinance may disburse moneys in the Regional Arterial Fund. Moneys within the Regional Arterial Fund may be disbursed only for a program of projects recommended by a joint policy advisory committee on transportation consisting of local officials and state agency representatives designated by the district referred to in subsection (2) of this section. The projects for which the joint policy advisory committee on transportation can recommend funding must concern arterials, collectors or other improvements designated by the joint policy advisory committee on transportation.
(5) Ordinances establishing registration fees under this section must be filed with the Department of Transportation. The governing body of the district imposing the registration fee shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 with the department by which the department shall collect the registration fees, pay them over to the district and, if necessary, allow the credit or credits described in ORS 803.445 (5). The intergovernmental agreement must state the date on which the department shall begin collecting registration fees for the district.
(6) The authority granted by this section allows the establishment of registration fees in addition to those described in ORS 803.420 and 803.422. There is no authority under this section to affect registration periods, qualifications, cards, plates, requirements or any other provision relating to vehicle registration under the vehicle code.
(7) Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, when registration fees are imposed under this section, the fees must be imposed on all vehicle classes. Registration fees as provided under this section may not be imposed on the following:
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(d) Vehicles registered as antique vehicles under ORS 805.010.
(e) Vehicles registered as vehicles of special interest under ORS 805.020.