Oregon’s Driver and Motor Vehicle Services division runs most of its common transactions through a handful of numbered Oregon DMV forms, each posted as a fillable PDF on the official DMV site and accepted at any field office. The four you are most likely to need are Form 735-268 for titling and registering a vehicle, Form 735-173 for a driver license or ID card, Form 735-6890 for reporting a vehicle sale, and Form 735-265 for a disabled parking placard. Several of these transactions can also be completed online at DMV2U.Oregon.gov without printing anything.
Form 735-268: Title and Registration
Use the Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-268) whenever you buy, inherit, or otherwise acquire a vehicle and need to put it in your name. The form asks for your full legal name, date of birth, Oregon driver license or customer number, residence and mailing addresses, county of residence, and the vehicle’s year, make, body style, fuel type, and Vehicle Identification Number. You also enter your insurance company name and policy number — the company itself, not the agent. There is no field on this form for a Social Security number or an odometer reading.
Odometer disclosure is handled on a separate federal document that travels with the title transfer. Under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rules, vehicles of model year 2011 or newer need an odometer disclosure when the title changes hands, and vehicles more than 20 years old are exempt. In 2026, that puts the exemption cutoff at model year 2005 and earlier.
Timing matters. If you wait more than 30 days to transfer the title, Oregon charges a late fee of $25 for transfers between 31 and 60 days and $50 after 60 days.1Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Titling and Registering Your Vehicle A false statement on this application is a Class A misdemeanor under ORS 803.375, carrying up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $6,250, or both.
Registration Fees
Passenger vehicle registration is billed for a two-year period and scaled to fuel efficiency:2Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Vehicle Title, Registration and Permit Fees
- 0–19 MPG: $126
- 20–39 MPG: $136
- 40+ MPG (not enrolled in OReGO): $216
- All-electric (not enrolled in OReGO): $376
- Motorcycle or moped: $88
If you enroll in OReGO, Oregon’s per-mile road usage charge program, the two-year registration drops to $86 regardless of fuel type.2Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Vehicle Title, Registration and Permit Fees
Out-of-State Dealer Purchases
If you bought the vehicle from a dealer outside Oregon, you may owe a Vehicle Use Tax of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the retail price before the DMV will process your title. The tax applies only when all of the following are true: the vehicle was purchased from a dealer, has a purchase date of January 1, 2018 or later, was driven 7,500 miles or fewer (or sold with a manufacturer’s certificate of origin), has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less, and has never been registered or titled in Oregon.3Oregon Department of Revenue. Vehicle Privilege and Use Taxes You need a certificate of Vehicle Use Tax payment from the Oregon Department of Revenue in hand when you submit the title application.
Form 735-173: Driver License or ID Card
Form 735-173 is shorter than most people expect. The paper itself captures your legal name, date of birth, and current Oregon driver license or permit number if you have one. For applicants under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs a certification on the form confirming school enrollment or completion.4Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon DMV Form 735-173 – Driver License/ID Card Application The real work is the documents you bring with it, and the requirements differ depending on whether you want a standard card or a REAL ID.
Documents for a Standard License
For a standard Oregon license or ID card, bring one primary identity document and two proofs of your Oregon residential address. Acceptable identity documents include a U.S. passport, a U.S. state or territory birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, a tribal ID card from a federally recognized tribe in Oregon, a foreign passport not expired more than five years, a military ID, or an out-of-state driver license expired no more than one year. If your current legal name does not match the identity document, you also need a document showing the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court decree.5Oregon Department of Transportation. Acceptable Proof of Identity, Date of Birth, Full Legal Name, and Residence Address
The two address proofs must come from different sources and show your current name and Oregon address. Utility bills, bank statements, rental agreements with the landlord’s original signature, pay stubs, insurance documents, and mail from a government agency or verifiable business all qualify.5Oregon Department of Transportation. Acceptable Proof of Identity, Date of Birth, Full Legal Name, and Residence Address
Documents for a REAL ID
REAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025, so you now need a REAL ID-compliant card or a valid U.S. passport to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.6Transportation Security Administration. REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions For a REAL ID, bring one unexpired identity document (U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, permanent resident card, or employment authorization card, among others), proof of your Social Security number (the card itself, or a W-2 or SSA-1099 showing your name and SSN), and two proofs of Oregon residence from different sources, following the same categories as the standard license.7Oregon Department of Transportation. Proof of Identity, Proof of Name
Fees and Tests
A standard Class C non-commercial driver license costs $64 for an original application and $54 for a renewal.8Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Driver Licensing and ID Card Fees New applicants also pass a knowledge test and a drive test. The knowledge test can be taken online or at a field office, which accepts walk-ins for standby service and scheduled appointments.9Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Online Knowledge Testing
Form 735-6890: Notice of Sale
When you sell or give away a vehicle, Oregon requires you to notify the DMV within 10 days using the Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle (Form 735-6890).10Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon DMV Form 735-6890 – Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle Filing it protects you from liability for parking tickets, towing fees, or other problems tied to the vehicle after the sale.
The form asks for the vehicle’s plate number, year, make, VIN, and title number. For the buyer, you enter their name, phone number, Oregon driver license or customer number if available, date of birth, address, and the date of purchase. The seller section mirrors that information. The form does not ask for the selling price, because it is a change-of-ownership notice, not a bill of sale.10Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon DMV Form 735-6890 – Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle Filing it also does not transfer the title; the buyer still has to apply for a new title in their name on Form 735-268.
You can file the notice at DMV2U.Oregon.gov instead of mailing paper, and the online option is open around the clock.11Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Vehicle Information – Sold a Vehicle
Form 735-265: Disabled Parking Placard
The Application for Individual Disabled Person Parking Permit Placard (Form 735-265) comes in two halves. You complete the top section with your personal information and sign a certification that you meet the definition of a person with a disability under ORS 801.387. A licensed physician completes the Certificate of Disability section at the bottom.12Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon DMV – Application for Individual Disabled Person Parking Permit Placard
The physician’s portion requires their printed name, license number, office address, phone number, and signature, and the doctor indicates whether the disability is temporary or permanent, which sets how long the placard remains valid.13Oregon Public Law. OAR 735-080-0020 – Issuance of Disabled Person Parking Permits Incomplete applications are not processed; a missing license number or signature sends the form back.
Submit the completed form by mail to DMV Driver Transactions Unit, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, Oregon 97314, or take it to any field office. Mailed applications take 10 to 14 days to process and issue.12Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon DMV – Application for Individual Disabled Person Parking Permit Placard
How to Submit and What to Expect
Most Oregon DMV forms can be mailed to DMV Services, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, OR 97314, or brought in to a field office.14Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Vehicle Registration – Renew/Replace/Transfer For registration renewal, address changes, reporting a vehicle sale, and trip permits, you can skip the paper entirely at DMV2U.Oregon.gov, which is open 24 hours a day.15Oregon Department of Transportation. Need DMV Service? Visit DMV2U.Oregon.gov Before Coming In If you move within Oregon, you have 30 days to report the new address, and DMV2U is the quickest way.
Once an online registration transaction is done, you can print a receipt that works as proof of registration for up to 30 days while your stickers or documents arrive by mail.14Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Vehicle Registration – Renew/Replace/Transfer
Current Title Processing Times
Oregon DMV posts current wait times for title work on its website. As of the most recent update:16Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. Titling and Registering Your Vehicle – Current Wait Times for Vehicle Titles
- Oregon and out-of-state titles: 2 to 3 weeks
- Response letters for missing requirements: 1 week
- Replacement titles: 1 week
- Dealer titles mailed in: 3 weeks
If the DMV finds a problem with your submission, such as a missing signature, a VIN that does not match records, or absent insurance information, they send a response letter explaining what is needed. Watch your mail during the processing window so you can respond quickly and keep the clock from restarting.
Voter Registration Goes With the License
When you apply for or renew an Oregon driver license, the application doubles as a voter registration form unless you decline, and any address change you submit to the DMV also updates your voter registration address unless you opt out.17Department of Justice. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 This applies to in-person, mail, and online transactions, so no separate form is needed to register to vote as long as you do not decline that portion of your license application.