News Release
05/03/12
12-100
New specialty plate series
The Wine Country vehicle license plate authorized by the 2011 Oregon Legislature will be available for Oregon passenger vehicles starting May 14.
The plate will be available only for passenger vehicles titled and registered in Oregon. DMV cannot accept or process applications received before May 14.
Custom and Amateur Radio Operator (HAM radio) versions will be available. DMV cannot reserve specific number-letter configurations for license plates. Also, DMV does not sell “sample” versions of license plates.
People can apply for the plates by mail, at DMV field offices, or through licensed vehicle dealers when they purchase a car.
Customers cannot replace vehicle plates through online registration renewal at www.OregonDMV.com or through DEQ emissions testing stations (emissions tests are required only in parts of the Portland and Medford metropolitan areas).
The cost of a set of plates depends upon when and how a vehicle owner applies for a new set. Here are two common scenarios:
1. Plates ordered within 120 days before a vehicle’s stickers expire:
- Wine Country surcharge: $30 (also paid at every two-year renewal)
- Plate fee: $24 for the pair
- Plate replacement fee: $5
- Registration renewal: $86 (Multnomah County residents add $38)
- Total: $145 ($183 in Multnomah County)
2. Plates ordered more than 120 days before a vehicle’s stickers expire:
- Wine Country surcharge: $30 (also paid at every two-year renewal)
- Plate fee: $24 for the pair
- Plate replacement fee: $10
- Total: $64
People who purchase a vehicle – new or used – from a licensed vehicle dealer may order the plates through the dealer as part of the car-buying process. Dealers file title and registration applications with DMV on behalf of car buyers. When buying a car, there are charges in addition to those listed above, such as title fees, four-year initial registration for new cars, and dealer processing charges.
To order the plates from DMV more than 120 days before a vehicle’s stickers expire, customers need to fill out an Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers, Form 268. Customers can get this form at their local DMV office to apply for the plate in person, or they can save a trip to DMV by downloading it at OregonDMV.com and apply by mailing in the application and fees.
The Oregon Tourism Commission will use the $30 surcharge to promote agricultural and culinary tourism in Oregon with an emphasis on the geographic areas where grape growing is a significant part of the economy. For more information on use of the funds, visit http://www.oregonwine.org/.
People may order custom plate configurations with the Wine Country background. As with all Custom Plates, the configuration cannot include references to alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or paraphernalia. For a complete list of Custom Plate restrictions, see the Custom Plate application form at wwwOregonDMV.com.
Whenever people need DMV services, it is highly recommended they first check www.OregonDMV.com. Customers may be able to complete DMV business online or find out how to prepare and make their DMV visit as efficient as possible. They also can find locations and business hours of all DMV offices.
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