ORS 803.420
Registration fees

(1)

The vehicle registration fees imposed under this section shall be based on the classifications determined by the Department of Transportation by rule. The department may classify a vehicle to ensure that registration fees for the vehicle are the same as for other vehicles the department determines to be comparable.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, or unless the vehicle is registered quarterly, the fees described in this section are for an entire registration period for the vehicle as described under ORS 803.415 (Registration periods for vehicles). For a vehicle registered for a quarterly registration period under ORS 803.415 (Registration periods for vehicles), the department shall apportion any fee under this section to reflect the number of quarters registered.

(3)

Vehicle registration fees are due when a vehicle is registered and when the registered owner renews the registration.

(4)

In addition to the registration fees listed in this section, a county or a district may impose an additional registration fee as provided under ORS 801.041 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county) and 801.042 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district).

(5)

A rental or leasing company, as defined in ORS 221.275 (Definitions for ORS 221.275 to 221.290), that elects to initially register a vehicle for an annual or biennial registration period shall pay a fee of $2 in addition to the vehicle registration fee provided under this section.

(6)

The registration fees for each year of the registration period for vehicles subject to biennial registration are as follows:

(a)

Passenger vehicles not otherwise provided for in this section or ORS 821.320 (Snowmobile registration and permit fees), $43.

(b)

Utility trailers or light trailers, as those terms are defined by rule by the department, $63.

(c)

Mopeds and motorcycles, $44.

(d)

Low-speed vehicles, $63.

(e)

Medium-speed electric vehicles, $63.

(7)

The registration fees for vehicles that are subject to biennial registration and that are listed in this subsection are as follows:

(a)

State-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) and undercover vehicles registered under ORS 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles), $10 upon registration or renewal.

(b)

Fixed load vehicles:

(A)

If a declaration of weight described under ORS 803.435 (Declaration of weight for fee determination) is submitted establishing the weight of the vehicle at 3,000 pounds or less, $61.

(B)

If no declaration of weight is submitted or if the weight of the vehicles is in excess of 3,000 pounds, $82.

(c)

Travel trailers, special use trailers, campers and motor homes, based on length as determined under ORS 803.425 (Vehicle length for fee determination):

(A)

Trailers or campers that are 6 to 10 feet in length, $81.

(B)

Trailers or campers over 10 feet in length, $81 plus $7 a foot for each foot of length over the first 10 feet.

(C)

Motor homes that are 6 to 14 feet in length, $86.

(D)

Motor homes over 14 feet in length, $126 plus $8 a foot for each foot of length over the first 10 feet.

(8)

The registration fee for trailers for hire that are equipped with pneumatic tires made of an elastic material and that are not travel trailers or trailers registered under permanent registration is $30.

(9)

The registration fees for vehicles subject to ownership registration are as follows:

(a)

Government-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.040 (Registration of government-owned vehicles), $5.

(b)

Vehicles registered with special registration for disabled veterans under ORS 805.100 (Disabled veterans) or for former prisoners of war under ORS 805.110 (Former prisoners of war), $15.

(c)

School vehicles registered under ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles), $5.

(10)

The registration fees for vehicles subject to permanent registration are as follows:

(a)

Antique vehicles registered under ORS 805.010 (Antique vehicles), $100.

(b)

Vehicles of special interest registered under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles), $100.

(c)

Racing activity vehicles registered under ORS 805.035 (Racing activity vehicles), $100.

(d)

Trailers, $10.

(e)

State-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) and undercover vehicles registered under ORS 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles), $10.

(11)

The registration fee for trailers registered as part of a fleet under an agreement reached pursuant to ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) is the same fee as the fee for vehicles of the same type registered under other provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code.

(12)

The registration fee for vehicles with proportional registration under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles), or proportional fleet registration under ORS 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration), is the same fee as the fee for vehicles of the same type under this section except that the fees shall be fixed on an apportioned basis as provided under the agreement established under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements).

(13)

In addition to any other registration fees charged for registration of vehicles in fleets under ORS 805.120 (Effect of fleet registration), the department may charge the following fees:

(a)

Service charge for each vehicle entered into a fleet, $3.

(b)

Service charge for each vehicle in the fleet at the time of renewal, $2.

(14)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The registration fee for motor vehicles required to establish a registration weight under ORS 803.430 (Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination) or 826.013 (Registration weight), tow vehicles used to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 (Privileges granted by certificate) and commercial buses is as provided in the following chart, based upon the weight submitted in the declaration of weight prepared under ORS 803.435 (Declaration of weight for fee determination) or 826.015 (Declaration of weight):
Weight in Pounds Fee
8,000 or less $ 74
8,001 to 10,000 464
10,001 to 12,000 528
12,001 to 14,000 591
14,001 to 16,000 655
16,001 to 18,000 718
18,001 to 20,000 801
20,001 to 22,000 864
22,001 to 24,000 949
24,001 to 26,000 1,031
26,001 to 28,000 375
28,001 to 30,000 391
30,001 to 32,000 422
32,001 to 34,000 438
34,001 to 36,000 468
36,001 to 38,000 485
38,001 to 40,000 515
40,001 to 42,000 532
42,001 to 44,000 562
44,001 to 46,000 578
46,001 to 48,000 593
48,001 to 50,000 625
50,001 to 52,000 656
52,001 to 54,000 672
54,001 to 56,000 686
56,001 to 58,000 717
58,001 to 60,000 750
60,001 to 62,000 780
62,001 to 64,000 811
64,001 to 66,000 827
66,001 to 68,000 857
68,001 to 70,000 874
70,001 to 72,000 904
72,001 to 74,000 921
74,001 to 76,000 951
76,001 to 78,000 967
78,001 to 80,000 998
80,001 to 82,000 1,014
82,001 to 84,000 1,045
84,001 to 86,000 1,061
86,001 to 88,000 1,092
88,001 to 90,000 1,108
90,001 to 92,000 1,139
92,001 to 94,000 1,155
94,001 to 96,000 1,185
96,001 to 98,000 1,202
98,001 to 100,000 1,218
100,001 to 102,000 1,249
102,001 to 104,000 1,265
104,001 to 105,500 1,295

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A)

The registration fee for motor vehicles with a registration weight of more than 8,000 pounds that are described in ORS 825.015 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain vehicles used in nonprofit transportation of passengers), that are operated by a charitable organization as defined in ORS 825.017 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles) (13), is as provided in the following chart:
Weight in Pounds Fee
8,001 to 10,000 $ 71
10,001 to 12,000 85
12,001 to 14,000 92
14,001 to 16,000 107
16,001 to 18,000 114
18,001 to 20,000 128
20,001 to 22,000 135
22,001 to 24,000 149
24,001 to 26,000 156
26,001 to 28,000 170
28,001 to 30,000 178
30,001 to 32,000 192
32,001 to 34,000 199
34,001 to 36,000 213
36,001 to 38,000 220
38,001 to 40,000 234
40,001 to 42,000 241
42,001 to 44,000 256
44,001 to 46,000 263
46,001 to 48,000 270
48,001 to 50,000 284
50,001 to 52,000 298
52,001 to 54,000 305
54,001 to 56,000 312
56,001 to 58,000 327
58,001 to 60,000 341
60,001 to 62,000 355
62,001 to 64,000 369
64,001 to 66,000 376
66,001 to 68,000 391
68,001 to 70,000 398
70,001 to 72,000 412
72,001 to 74,000 419
74,001 to 76,000 433
76,001 to 78,000 440
78,001 to 80,000 454
80,001 to 82,000 462
82,001 to 84,000 476
84,001 to 86,000 483
86,001 to 88,000 497
88,001 to 90,000 504
90,001 to 92,000 518
92,001 to 94,000 525
94,001 to 96,000 540
96,001 to 98,000 547
98,001 to 100,000 554
100,001 to 102,000 568
102,001 to 104,000 575
104,001 to 105,500 589

(B)

The registration fee for motor vehicles that are certified under ORS 822.205 (Certificate), unless the motor vehicles are registered under paragraph (a) of this subsection, or that are used exclusively to transport manufactured structures, is as provided in the following chart:
Weight in Pounds Fee
8,000 or less $ 63
8,001 to 10,000 145
10,001 to 12,000 173
12,001 to 14,000 187
14,001 to 16,000 217
16,001 to 18,000 231
18,001 to 20,000 260
20,001 to 22,000 274
22,001 to 24,000 304
24,001 to 26,000 318
26,001 to 28,000 346
28,001 to 30,000 362
30,001 to 32,000 391
32,001 to 34,000 405
34,001 to 36,000 435
36,001 to 38,000 449
38,001 to 40,000 477
40,001 to 42,000 491
42,001 to 44,000 521
44,001 to 46,000 535
46,001 to 48,000 550
48,001 to 50,000 578
50,001 to 52,000 608
52,001 to 54,000 622
54,001 to 56,000 636
56,001 to 58,000 665
58,001 to 60,000 694
60,001 to 62,000 723
62,001 to 64,000 753
64,001 to 66,000 767
66,001 to 68,000 795
68,001 to 70,000 809
70,001 to 72,000 839
72,001 to 74,000 853
74,001 to 76,000 882
76,001 to 78,000 896
78,001 to 80,000 926
80,001 to 82,000 940
82,001 to 84,000 968
84,001 to 86,000 983
86,001 to 88,000 1,012
88,001 to 90,000 1,027
90,001 to 92,000 1,055
92,001 to 94,000 1,071
94,001 to 96,000 1,099
96,001 to 98,000 1,113
98,001 to 100,000 1,127
100,001 to 102,000 1,157
102,001 to 104,000 1,172
104,001 to 105,500 1,200

(C)

The owner of a vehicle described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph must certify at the time of initial registration, in a manner determined by the department by rule, that the motor vehicle will be used exclusively to transport manufactured structures or exclusively as described in ORS 822.210 (Privileges granted by certificate), unless the motor vehicle is registered under paragraph (a) of this subsection, or as described in ORS 825.015 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain vehicles used in nonprofit transportation of passengers) or 825.017 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles) (13). Registration of a vehicle described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph is invalid if the vehicle is operated in any manner other than that described in the certification under this subparagraph.

(c)

Subject to paragraph (d) of this subsection, the registration fee for motor vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) is as provided in the following chart, based upon the registration weight given in the declaration of weight submitted under ORS 803.435 (Declaration of weight for fee determination):
Weight in Pounds Fee
8,000 or less $ 50
8,001 to 10,000 65
10,001 to 12,000 75
12,001 to 14,000 97
14,001 to 16,000 108
16,001 to 18,000 129
18,001 to 20,000 141
20,001 to 22,000 162
22,001 to 24,000 172
24,001 to 26,000 195
26,001 to 28,000 204
28,001 to 30,000 226
30,001 to 32,000 237
32,001 to 34,000 258
34,001 to 36,000 270
36,001 to 38,000 291
38,001 to 40,000 302
40,001 to 42,000 324
42,001 to 44,000 334
44,001 to 46,000 356
46,001 to 48,000 366
48,001 to 50,000 388
50,001 to 52,000 399
52,001 to 54,000 409
54,001 to 56,000 432
56,001 to 58,000 453
58,001 to 60,000 463
60,001 to 62,000 474
62,001 to 64,000 496
64,001 to 66,000 517
66,001 to 68,000 528
68,001 to 70,000 540
70,001 to 72,000 561
72,001 to 74,000 571
74,001 to 76,000 594
76,001 to 78,000 604
78,001 to 80,000 625
80,001 to 82,000 636
82,001 to 84,000 657
84,001 to 86,000 669
86,001 to 88,000 690
88,001 to 90,000 700
90,001 to 92,000 723
92,001 to 94,000 733
94,001 to 96,000 754
96,001 to 98,000 765
98,001 to 100,000 787
100,001 to 102,000 798
102,001 to 104,000 819
104,001 to 105,500 831

(d)

For any vehicle that is registered under a quarterly registration period, the registration fee is a minimum of $15 for each quarter registered plus an additional fee of $2.

(15)

The registration and renewal fees for vehicles specified in this subsection that are required to establish a registration weight under ORS 803.430 (Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination) or 826.013 (Registration weight) are as follows:

(a)

State-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles), $10.

(b)

Undercover vehicles registered under ORS 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles), $10. [1983 c.338 §226; 1985 c.16 §85; 1985 c.177 §2; 1985 c.189 §2; 1985 c.245 §2; 1985 c.253 §4; 1985 c.401 §6; 1985 c.547 §13; 1987 c.6 §2; 1987 c.25 §3; 1987 c.440 §3; 1987 c.750 §7; 1989 c.43 §23; 1989 c.723 §§8,8a; 1989 c.864 §7; 1989 c.865 §§7,7a,7b,7c,7d,7e,7f; 1989 c.992 §§11,11a,11b,11c; 1991 c.284 §17; 1991 c.497 §13; 1991 c.880 §10; 1993 c.174 §7; 1993 c.662 §3; 1993 c.751 §23a; 1995 c.447 §3; 2001 c.124 §3; 2001 c.293 §6; 2003 c.589 §7; 2003 c.618 §2; 2003 c.655 §112; 2005 c.280 §3; 2007 c.664 §1; 2007 c.693 §3d; 2009 c.865 §§43,43a; 2011 c.287 §3; 2015 c.283 §4; 2017 c.750 §§34,35; 2018 c.114 §§3,4; 2019 c.491 §§16,17; 2023 c.232 §4]

Source: Section 803.420 — Registration fees, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html.

803.010
Proof of ownership 803.012
Rules for title forms and fees 803.015
Certificate contents 803.016
Titles in form other than certificate 803.025
Violating title requirements 803.030
Exemptions from title requirement 803.035
Optional titling 803.036
Optional titling 803.040
Effect of title 803.045
Issuance of title 803.050
Application 803.053
Expedited titling 803.055
Delivery of evidence of title 803.060
Renewal 803.065
Duplicate or replacement certificate 803.070
False statement in application or assignment 803.075
False swearing prohibited 803.080
Unlawfully publishing certificate of title forms prohibited 803.085
Selling untitled vehicle prohibited 803.090
Fees for certificate of title 803.091
Title fees based on miles per gallon 803.092
Application for title upon transfer of interest 803.094
Release or assignment of title interest 803.097
Perfection of security interest in vehicle 803.098
Certain transactions that do not create security interest 803.100
Application of Uniform Commercial Code 803.102
Odometer disclosure statement upon transfer of interest 803.103
Vehicle identification number check 803.105
Failure to deliver documents on transfer 803.106
Failure to deliver information on transfer of Oregon-titled vehicle for which there is no title certificate 803.108
Effect of tax lien on transfer of vehicle 803.112
Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle 803.113
Department action upon receipt of notice under ORS 803.112 803.114
Knowingly submitting false notice of transfer 803.116
Knowingly submitting false information about transfer of interest in vehicle 803.117
Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability 803.120
Odometer disclosure 803.122
Information required 803.124
Rules for issuance of forms 803.126
Odometer disclosure without title application 803.130
Purpose of record 803.132
Circumstances under which transitional ownership record acceptable as ownership record 803.134
Fee 803.136
Mandatory rejection, return or invalidation of record by department 803.138
Discretionary rejection, return or invalidation of record by department 803.140
Application 803.200
Residency 803.203
Proof of payment of taxes 803.205
Proof of ownership or security interest on transfer or application for title or registration 803.206
Electronically transmitted documents for title, registration or odometer disclosure 803.207
Expedited titling and registration 803.210
Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles 803.212
Inspection of vehicle identification numbers 803.215
Fee for inspection 803.217
Transfer of title and registration for vehicles abandoned by tenant 803.219
Limitation on car rental fees 803.220
Notification to department of name or address change 803.225
Failure to designate replica, reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle in title or registration application 803.230
Forging, altering or unlawfully producing or using title or registration 803.300
Failure to register 803.305
Exemptions from general registration requirements 803.310
Optional registration 803.315
Failure to pay registration fee 803.320
Permitting unlawful operation of unregistered vehicle 803.325
Purchase and use of out-of-state registered vehicle 803.350
Qualifications for registration 803.355
“Domicile” described 803.360
Domicile requirements for registration 803.370
Contents of application 803.375
False application prohibited 803.380
Failure to surrender out-of-state registration 803.385
False swearing relating to registration 803.400
Duration of registration periods 803.405
Effect of initial registration month 803.410
Department authorized to adjust periods and fees 803.415
Registration periods for vehicles 803.417
Registration period for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist 803.420
Registration fees 803.422
Registration fees based on miles per gallon 803.425
Vehicle length for fee determination 803.430
Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination 803.435
Declaration of weight for fee determination 803.440
Failure to submit declaration of weight 803.445
Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees 803.450
Notice of pending expiration 803.455
Failure to renew 803.460
Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements 803.465
Proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements 803.473
Effect of unpaid registration fees on issuance of duplicate or replacement certificate of title 803.478
Donation to Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program 803.500
Registration card 803.505
Failure to carry registration card 803.510
Duplicate or replacement 803.520
Issuance 803.525
Number of plates issued 803.530
Period of validity 803.533
Period of validity for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist 803.535
Size, form, material, color, design, contents 803.538
Color of sky in graphic plates 803.540
Failure to display plates 803.545
Failure to display out-of-state plates 803.550
Illegal alteration or display of plates 803.552
Car rental company 803.555
Replacement 803.560
Improper display 803.565
Removal of stickers upon sale of vehicle by dealer or towing business 803.570
Plate manufacturing fee 803.575
Fees for cards, plates and stickers 803.577
Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle 803.585
Registration fees in lieu of certain other taxes and licenses 803.591
Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines 803.593
Annual report 803.600
Trip permits 803.601
Disposition of fees collected for certain permits 803.602
Proof of insurance coverage for certain trip permits 803.605
Erroneous issuance of trip permit 803.610
Reciprocity permits 803.615
Temporary permit for registration applicant 803.625
Temporary registration permits issued by dealers 803.630
Agent violation of temporary registration permit procedures 803.635
Improper use of temporary registration permit 803.640
Prohibition on showing name or address on permit 803.645
Fees for trip permits 803.650
Placement of permits in vehicles 803.655
Improper display of permit 803.660
Color and size of permits 803.665
Towing commercial fishing boat without permit
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2026

§ 803.420’s source at oregon​.gov