Transferring a Car Title in Oregon
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Oregon when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: A buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to apply for an Oregon title; late transfers cost $25 (31-60 days) or $50 (after 60 days). Oregon DMV, Titling and Registering Your Vehicle
| Transferring a car title | A buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to apply for an Oregon title; late transfers cost $25 (31-60 days) or $50 (after 60 days). Mail or bring to DMV the original title or ownership document, an odometer disclosure if required, and a title application; vehicles with an out-of-state or foreign title need a $9 VIN inspection. If one or more owners have died, documents depend on whether the title shows survivorship and whether the estate is probated; for an estate not probated, each heir completes a notarized Inheritance Affidavit, or a simple estate affidavit filed with the county may be used. |
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| Registering after you move | Within 30 days of becoming an Oregon resident, you must get an Oregon driver license (if you want to drive) and title and register your vehicle. Out-of-state titled vehicles need a VIN inspection, and most vehicles registered in a DEQ area must pass an emissions test (newer vehicles are exempt). |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Oregon?
A buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to apply for an Oregon title; late transfers cost $25 (31-60 days) or $50 (after 60 days). Mail or bring to DMV the original title or ownership document, an odometer disclosure if required, and a title application; vehicles with an out-of-state or foreign title need a $9 VIN inspection. If one or more owners have died, documents depend on whether the title shows survivorship and whether the estate is probated; for an estate not probated, each heir completes a notarized Inheritance Affidavit, or a simple estate affidavit filed with the county may be used.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Oregon?
Within 30 days of becoming an Oregon resident, you must get an Oregon driver license (if you want to drive) and title and register your vehicle. Out-of-state titled vehicles need a VIN inspection, and most vehicles registered in a DEQ area must pass an emissions test (newer vehicles are exempt).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.