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| Overview |
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This page provides information about light trailers.
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| Light Trailer Definition |
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A light trailer is any trailer having a loaded weight of 8,000 pounds or less, except trailers for hire (for rent), recreational trailers, special use trailers and fixed loads. Light trailers may include boat trailers or horse trailers.
Note: You do not have to register a light trailer (which includes a utility, boat, or horse trailer) or obtain a trip permit to operate it on the road if the trailer, plus the heaviest load it will carry, weighs less than 1,800 pounds total. However, you may wish to obtain a title for your trailer because most law enforcement agencies and insurance companies want to see proof of ownership if it is ever stolen. All trailers used on the road must be equipped to meet safety standards; see ODOT's Vehicle Equipment and Safety page for more information.
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| Title & Registration |
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To Apply
Fees
- $86.00 for a two year period for renewals and when titling and registering used light trailers.
- $172 for a four-year period if the trailer is new and is being registered and titled for the first time.
- After an initial four-year period, renewals revert to a two year period.
- If the trailer does not already have an Oregon registration plate, a plate fee also is required (see registration fee page for plate fees).
- Any application for title must include the title fee and any other applicable fees.
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| License Plates |
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The standard issue license plate for a light trailer is the Tree plate. Light trailers may also have a Disabled Veteran plate. Regardless of the plate type, only one license plate is issued and must be displayed on the rear of the trailer.
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| Related Information |
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Additional information that may be relevant includes:
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