Oregon State Board of Towing
Thank you for visiting the Oregon State Board of Towing website.
Here you will find the announcements, Board meeting and work session notes, minutes and materials, and other Board information.
To File a Complaint:
2. Return the complaint form
- By email: compliance@towboard.oregon.gov
- By regular mail to: Oregon Tow Board, ICO Program Services, 1905 Lana Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97314
To expedite the handling of your complaint:
1. Please state the relevant facts of the towing event in the narrative portions of the complaint form.
2. The Complaint form, on Page 3, allows you to state your interpretation of the state laws and the tower's violations.
3. Please limit email attachments to the complaint form and the tower's invoice only. A separate, secure link will be provided to upload photos, videos, and other relevant documents to the complaint folder if necessary.
For more information visit:
Complaints and Investigations
Tow Plate and Tow Business Certificate Requirement
Oregon laws and administrative rules require:
Any vehicle engaging in the towing or recovering of vehicles by any means for any direct or indirect compensation must be issued tow plates and a tow business certificate
by DMV.
TW plates and tow business certificates can not be sold, leased, rented, loaned or borrowed. The business name of the company operating the tow vehicle must be registered on the tow business certificate, and the company identified on the tow business registration must be the business operating the tow vehicle.
TW plates and the tow business certificate are issued by DMV in conjunction with the vehicle registration.
For more information visit: ORS 822.200 - Public Policy administering ORS 822.200 operating an illegal tow business
Next Public Board Meeting - Complaint and Investigation Review
CANCELLED: August 11, 2026 Work Session
Next Meeting: September 15, 2026
Hosted by: DMV-HQ, 1905 Lana Ave., NE, Salem, Oregon (In person RSVP required)
All documents are draft and for discussion only until formal approved by Board vote
Board Laws and Administrative Rules and Public Policies
March 16 - 27, 2026 - Staff Training - OFFICE CLOSED
Beginning January 6, 2026 - Staff conducts investigations and prepare cases for board review on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and may have limited access to phone and email on these days.
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Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact the Board at info@towboard.oregon.gov.
The Board's Website is currently under construction - check back often for updates, announcements, and more information!