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​The four classes of ATVs (Class I, II, III, and IV) are defined by Oregon law: ORS 801.190–194.

Please review the Parks and Recreation ATV Rider page​ for ATV definitions and safety requirements.

You may title your ATV with DMV. DMV does not issue registration for ATVs. Oregon Parks and Recreation issues ATV permits.

​Assembled vehicle is defined in ORS 801.130.

No title brand is listed on Oregon titles, but ASVE or ASMBL will be the make abbreviation. 

Safety and emission requirements must be met for the type of vehicle that was assembled.​

Learn how to title and register your assembled vehicle.

​Commercial bus is defined in ORS 801.200. Commercial buses over 8,000 pounds that are not subject to weight-mile tax can be registered with DMV.

Non-commercial buses with a registration weight of 10,000 pounds or less get passenger registration. If the registration weight is over 10,000 pounds and it is not subject to weight-mile tax, you can get bus registration from DMV.

Learn how to title and register your bus.

Any bus over 26,000 pounds may be subject to weight-mile tax. If your bus is subject, you must register with​ Commerce and Compliance.​

For registration fees, see Fee Schedule – Heavy Motor Vehicles and Buses.

​Camper is defined in ORS 801.180. Campers must meet the NFPA 1192 or 501C, or ANSI A119.2 standard. ​ If your camper is permanently attached to a motorized vehicle it is considered a motor home.

Learn how to title and register your camper.

See Camper and Travel Trailer Schedule of Registration Fees​.

Commercial vehicle is defined in ORS 801.210. It excludes fire trucks, emergency vehicles, motor homes and recreational vehicles operated only for personal use.

The Commerce and Compliance Division issues most commercial vehicle registration. DMV can title your commercial vehicle and register heavy trucks or permanent fleet vehicles up to 26,000 pounds or over 26,000 pounds if it is:

  • Not subject to weight-mile tax;
  • Charitable/non-profit;
  • Government exempt;
  • Farm;
  • Tow/recovery; or
  • Manufactured structure toter.

​Motorized vehicles that carry or move freight, articles, or people over the highways may qualify for farm registration. Trailers and motor homes do not qualify.

The Commerce and​ Compliance Division must approve your application before you apply for title and registration.

See Fee Schedule – Vehicles Registered for Farm Use​.

Though many kei class vehicles can be imported, they cannot be titled or registered in Oregon because they were not manufactured for U.S. highways.  Mini-trucks can be titled if they meet the definition of a class IV ATV (ORS 801.194[2]​).

Low-speed vehicle is defined in ORS 801.331.

They are subject to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 and OAR 737-010-0010.

The Low-Speed Vehicle Certification must be submitted with all other title and registration requirements.

Medium-speed electric vehicle is defined in ORS 801.341.

They are subject to OAR 737-010-0020.

The Medium-Speed Electric Vehicle Certification must be submitted with all other title and registration requirements.

​Moped is defined in ORS 801.345. A powered bicycle, other than an electric assisted bicycle or motor assisted scooter may be considered a moped.

Learn how to title and register your moped.

Motor home is defined in ORS 801.350.

A motor home must have permanent sleeping and cooking facilities and meet the NFPA 1192 or 501C, or ANSI A119.2 standard​.

Learn how to title and register your motor home.

See Motor Home Schedule of Registration Fees​.

Motorcycle is defined in ORS 801.365. 

If your motorcycle has an enclosed cab, you do not have to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle endorsement.

Learn how to title and register your motorcycle.

Review the Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification​ to find out what is considered a PMRV. ​

Park model recreational vehicles cannot get registration or trip permits.

Learn how to title your park model recreational vehicle​.

Passenger vehicles are designed and used to transport people. If your vehicle has a combined weight over 10,000 pounds it may be registered as a bus or truck depending on how it is used.

*Combined weight is generally the total empty weight of all combined vehicles plus the total weight of the load carried on the vehicles. 

Learn how to title and register your passenger vehicle.

​Pocket bikes are considered toys. They cannot be titled and registered.

Racing activity vehicle is defined in ORS 801.404.

They are exempt from certain requirements (ORS 815.109) if they have original equipment and accessories, or equivalent; and the vehicle is kept in a safe working condition. They can get special interest registration and can only be used:

  • For exhibitions, parades, or club activities;
  • Driving from your home to a race track, within 90 miles; or
  • Test driving for maintenance or repair purposes, within 30 miles of where it is maintained or repaired.

ATTENTION: Most vehicles DO NOT qualify for this type of registration. If your vehicle was originally manufactured as a passenger vehicle, it DOES NOT qualify.

If you believe your vehicle qualifies, contact DMV​ before you apply.

​Replica vehicle is defined in ORS 801.425.

Learn how to title and register your replica vehicle.

Snowmobile is defined in ORS 801.490.

You must have a snowmobile decal to operate your snowmobile, even on your own land, unless you are exempt under ORS 821.090.

If you are an out-of-state resident whose state does not require registration, you can get a snowmobile permit to use your snowmobile in Oregon. 

You must have a valid driver license or a Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate to use a snowmobile in Oregon.  You must complete the Oregon Snowmobile Safety Education Course to get a certificate. 

Learn how to title and register your snowmobile.

Street rod is defined in ORS 801.513.

Contact ODOT Transportation Safety to find out about equipment and safety requirements for your street rod.

Learn how to title and register your street rod.

Tiny home trailers built by manufacturers may be considered travel trailers or park model recreational vehicles.  They must be built to the appropriate standards.​

​Tow vehicle is defined in ORS 801.530. Check out our Tow/Recovery Vehicles page to learn more and find out if you must register your vehicle as a tow/recovery vehicle.

You do not need a tow/recovery business certificate and registration if you are helping another motorist, as long as it is not for business purposes.

Light trailers have a loaded weight of 8,000 pounds or less, except trailers for hire (for-rent), travel trailers, fixed loads and special use trailers. Many boat trailers are considered light trailers due to weight. The title fee for light trailers is $101, and the 2-year registration fee is $126.​ You do not have to title or register trailers with a loaded weight of 1,800 pounds or less.

Heavy trailers have a loaded weight over 8,000 pounds. Travel trailers, fixed loads and special use trailers cannot be heavy trailers. The title fee for heavy trailers is $90, and the permanent registration fee is $10.​ You must pull a heavy trailer with a vehicle registered by weight. If your vehicle has passenger registration you can:

Trailers must meet safety standards.

Learn how to title and register your trailer.

See Camper and Travel Trailer Schedule of Registration Fees, or Special Use Trailer Schedule of Registration Fees.​

 
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