Follow these links to see the steps to learn how to title and register a vehicle, depending on the circumstance.
Titling & Registering...
New Vehicles: Use this if you have just bought a new vehicle that has not been titled or registered in any state.
Out-of-State Vehicles if You Have the Title: Use this if you just moved to Oregon with an out-of-state vehicle (and you have the title) or if you have just bought a vehicle that is titled in a different state.
Out-of-State Vehicles with Liens: Use this if the vehicle is currently titled out of state and the security interest holder possesses the title (because you are paying on the loan or you are leasing the vehicle).
Oregon-Titled Vehicles: Use this if you have purchased a used vehicle that has an Oregon title.
Out-of-Country Vehicles: Use this if the vehicle has been imported to Oregon from another country.
Salvage Vehicles: Use this if documents show that the vehicle has been damaged, destroyed, wrecked or salvaged.
Oregon requires that you title a vehicle in Oregon if you want to register it here. Once you title in Oregon, registration from another state is not valid in Oregon.
Moving? See the Welcome to Oregon page for information about title and registration and about getting a driver license or ID card.
By submitting an application for registration, you are certifying you have the insurance required by Oregon law and that you will comply with Oregon's motor vehicle insurance requirements as long as the vehicle is registered in your name.
If an out-of-state vehicle has had certain kinds of damage, Oregon DMV will not issue a title.
