| Removing a Lien From Your Oregon Title |
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After you pay off your loan, the security interest holder will sign the title and provide it to you. You must apply for new title within 30 days to remove the security interest holder's name. DMV will issue a new title in your name.
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| How to Apply |
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- Obtain the Oregon title from the security interest holder. If they cannot provide the title, see Frequently Asked Questions below.
- The security interest holder must sign a release of interest on the title, or on a separate Lien Release.
- Fill out an Application for Title and Registration. Include insurance information on your Application if you are renewing the registration.
- DEQ inspection: If you live in the Portland or Rogue Valley (Medford) area and you are renewing license plates or you need to register a vehicle with no Oregon registration, your vehicle must pass an emissions test at DEQ. If the vehicle has current unexpired Oregon registration, you do not need to go to DEQ until it is time to renew the registration.
- Choose license plates if needed.
- If you choose a specialty plate, write your choice in the “Remarks” section of your Application.
- Plate Transfer: You may transfer Oregon license plates you own to your vehicle. The plates may only be transferred to the same type of vehicle. They must be legible and of current issue or specialty background.
- The expiration date will stay the same.
- Plates must be unexpired or renewed at the time of plate transfer.
- Plate transfer fee is $6.
- Figure fees (make check or money order payable to “Oregon DMV”):
- Send in your title, documents, and fees.
- Mail to the address below, or
- Take to any DMV office if you are registering and need a temporary permit. If all is in order, you may be able to get plates or stickers at the DMV office.
Oregon DMV
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: How long does the security interest holder have to send me a statement of their release of interest when I have paid off my loan?
A: Oregon law ORS 803.105 requires that the security interest holder deliver a release to the owner within 15 calendar days of satisfaction of the security interest.
Q: My security interest holder has sent me a release of interest, but has not provided the title. How do I apply for a clear title in my name?
A: In addition to following the procedure above, complete an Application for Replacement Title, and add the replacement title fee to your total fees.
Q: How long will it take to get my title?
A: Once DMV receives the paperwork, submitted by mail or through a DMV office, it takes us approximately three to five weeks to process.
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