OREGON Definitions - BIPAC

• Choose license plates:
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 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, and
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,
You must pay a plate transfer fee of $6;
• Figure and pay all applicable fees:
Title fees,
Registration fees,
Plate fees; and
• Submit your completed application, supporting documents and payment to DMV.
How to Submit Your Application
Take the vehicle, your completed application, supporting documents and payment to a regular or fullservice
DMV office.
Make checks or money orders payable to "Oregon DMV." To get a vehicle identification number
inspection, you must go to a full service or regular DMV office.
Note: Due to the additional costs of associated merchant fees, DMV offices only accept cash or checks and
do not accept credit or debit cards; however many office locations have ATMs available.
How Long Will It Take
If everything is in order, plates and stickers will be issued immediately at the DMV office.
Titles are mailed to applicants about three to five weeks after DMV receives the necessary paperwork.