New DMV Fees

The state legislature raised DMV fees in House Bill 3991 to maintain the quality, safety and reliability of Oregon’s roads, bridges and other parts of our transportation system. Title and registration fees combine with the state’s gas tax and fees on freight haulers to finance the State Highway Fund, which then distributes money to the state, counties and cities to maintain and improve Oregon’s roads and bridges. The increase in vehicle fees help pay for snow and ice removal, removing rockfall and landslide debris, clearing lanes after traffic incidents, and other critical maintenance work in counties and cities across the state. These fees also fund DMV staffing positions that were frozen or held vacant, strengthening frontline services and enhancing the quality of our customer data.