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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. 


Proposed Administrative Rules 
The Board's draft and administrative rules can be found on the Laws and Rules web page.

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 when the vehicle being towed or recovered is owned by a person other than the person towing the vehicle must be issued tow plates and a tow business certificate by DMV.
  • The owner name on the vehicle title, registration, and the tow business certificate must be the same as the person or entity using the vehicle for tow or recovery operations. Each tow or recovery vehicle must have a tow plate and business certificate specific to the vehicle's VIN.
  • 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

    • Board Vacancy - Position 7
    Police Chief Michael Iwai has retired from his position with the State Board of Towing, leaving vacant Position 7 - Chief of Police or County Sheriff.
    For more information about the vacant position visit: State Board of Towing : About the Board : State of Oregon

    Board Meetings & Work Sessions
    May 13, 2025

    June 10, 2025
    • Regular Board Meeting
    • 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    • Board Meeting, Work Session, Board Elections
    Minutes, notes, and documents from past and upcoming Board Meetings are posted on the Board's website: SBOT Board Meeting Agendas, Materials, and Minutes

    Board Laws and Administrative Rules and Public Policies

    Upcoming Board Closures
    May 9 - 16, 2025: Limited Staff Availability
    May 26, 2025: State Offices closed for Memorial Day
    June 13, 2025: Office Closed 
    June 19, 2025: State Offices closed for Juneteenth


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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!







    About the Board - Info Coming Soon!
    For Consumers - Info Coming Soon!
    For Tow Operators and Business Owners - Info Coming Soon!
    Resources and Links - Info Coming Soon!