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The Tree plate is DMV's standard-issue plate but DMV also offers other graphic plates like the Salmon, Crater Lake and Cultural plates. In addition, certain vehicles may be eligible for an Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), Antique Vehicle or a Special Interest plate.
If the plate you’re looking for isn't on this page, see our main license plate page for a more comprehensive list of our license plates. You can also find out how to get a custom (vanity or personalized) plate. If you already have a license plate but want to change to a different type, see the page on changing your plate.
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| Available Regular-Issue Plates |
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Tree
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Plate Fees: $5 per set
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
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Salmon
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Plate Fees: $35 per set ($30 surcharge + $5 plate fee). A $30 surcharge is due at issuance for a standard two-year registration period and at every renewal. The surcharge is $60 when a four-year registration period is required (new vehicles).
Surcharge Supports: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
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Crater Lake
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Plate Fees: $25 per set ($20 surcharge + $5 plate fee). The $20 surcharge is a one-time surcharge. It the same for both two-year and four-year (new vehicle) registration periods.
Surcharge Supports: Crater Lake National Park
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
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Cultural
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Plate Fees: $35 per set ($30 surcharge + $5 plate fee). The $30 surcharge is due at issuance and at every renewal. It the same for both two-year and four-year (new vehicle) registration periods.
Surcharge Supports: Oregon Cultural Trust
Available For: Passenger Vehicles
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Amateur Radio Operator (Ham)
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General Information: Ham plates can be issued in Salmon, Crater Lake and Cultural Plate designs in addition to the yellow background plate shown to the left. The digits reflect the call letters issued to the amateur radio operator.
Who Qualifies: The plates are only issued to Oregonresidents who hold valid, unrevoked and unexpired amateur radio station licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission. An Application for Amateur Radio Call Letter Registration Plates must be completed and submitted to certify that you have a valid amateur radio license.
Plate Fees: $3 for Mopeds or Motorcycles; $5 per set for other vehicles.
Additional Fees: $5 (one-time fee). If a Salmon, Crater Lake or Cultural Trust plate is chosen as background for a passenger vehicle, see the sections above for information on surcharges.
Available For: Passenger Vehicles in yellow background, Salmon design, Crater Lake design, or Cultural Trust design plates, and for Mopeds, Motorcycles, and Motor Homes in a yellow background only.
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Antique Vehicle
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General Information: In 2008, a vehicle must have been manufactured in 1954 or earlier to qualify for this license plate. Vehicles must be maintained as a collector's item.
Plate Fees: $3 (one plate issued)
Available For: Passenger Vehicles, Motor Homes, Buses, Mopeds, Motorcycles, Trucks, Travel Trailers, Campers, Special Use Trailers, Heavy Trailers and Light Trailers.
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Special Interest
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General Information: This plate is issued to a vehicle that is maintained as a collector’s item and is at least 25 years old at the time of application, a vehicle sanctioned as a vehicle of special interest by an established organization that provides for recognition, or is a street rod as defined by ORS 801.513. This plate is also issued to a vehicle that is a racing activity vehicle as defined in Oregon law. Vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.
Plate Fees: $3 (one plate issued)
Available For: Passenger Vehicles, Motor Homes, Buses, Mopeds, Motorcycles, Trucks, Travel Trailers, Campers, Special Use Trailers, Heavy Trailers and Light Trailers.
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| Note About the Above Fees |
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Registration fees depend on many factors. The fees in the table above are only for the plates and do not include other registration fees. For more information on vehicle registration and the associated fees, see our registration page, registration renewal page, and/or vehicle fees page.
If you are changing to the Tree, Salmon, Crater Lake or Cultural plate types or replacing the plate, the fee is $5 at renewal or $10 if you are between renewals. For the Amateur Radio, Antique and Special Interest plates, the fee is $5 regardless of when you are getting the plate.
If you are interested in finding out how to change your license plate to one of those listed above, please see our page on changing your plates.
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| Related Information |
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