OAR 735-040-0000
Special Interest Registration


(1)

“Established Organization” for the purpose of this rule is as defined in OAR 735-040-0010 (Established Organizations — Vehicles of Special Interest).

(2)

“Special Interest Registration” means the permanent registration under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) for vehicles of special interest. Also any documents or devices issued or approved as evidence of that registration.

(3)

To be eligible for special interest registration the vehicle must be a “Vehicle of Special Interest” as defined in ORS 801.605 (“Vehicle of special interest”).

(4)

To qualify for special interest registration the vehicle owner must submit to DMV:

(a)

A completed Antique/Special Interest Vehicle Certification (DMV Form 735-6577) certifying that the vehicle qualifies as a vehicle of special interest as defined in ORS 801.605 (“Vehicle of special interest”);

(b)

The permanent registration fee established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees)(10)(a); and

(c)

All other applicable requirements for title and registration.

(5)

If the vehicle qualifies as a vehicle of special interest only under the provisions of ORS 801.605 (“Vehicle of special interest”)(3)(a)(B), the Antique/Special Interest Vehicle Certification (DMV Form 735-6577) submitted must include a certification from the established organization that has sanctioned the vehicle as a vehicle of special interest.
(6) Vehicles of special interest may be registered:

(a)

With Oregon registration plates provided by the applicant and approved by DMV as provided in ORS 805.210 (Special interest vehicle plates) and 803.530 (Period of validity); or

(b)

With special interest registration plates issued by DMV.

(7)

In accordance with ORS 803.530 (Period of validity)(9), DMV will transfer one special interest registration plate when DMV’s vehicle records show the special interest registration plate was issued as a pair and is assigned to a vehicle record not associated with an applicant. In addition to other requirements for the issuance of special interest registration, the applicant must submit a written statement from the owner of the plate, as listed in DMV’s vehicle records, that contains:

(a)

The owner of the plate’s full name;

(b)

A declaration from the owner of the plate, as listed in DMV’s vehicle records, that the owner understands that the plate and registration will be removed from the owner’s vehicle and transferred to another vehicle;

(c)

The signature of the owner of the plate; and either

(d)

The vehicle identification number of the vehicle assigned the plate in DMV’s vehicle records; or

(e)

The make and model year of the vehicle assigned the plate in DMV’s vehicle records.

Source: Rule 735-040-0000 — Special Interest Registration, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-040-0000.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 735-040-0000’s source at or​.us