| Changing to a Different License Plate |
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| Overview |
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This page provides information about how to apply for a different license plate for your vehicle.
Use the links below to go directly to any section:
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| Apply Using Renewal Reminder |
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DMV mails registration renewal reminders about 45 days before the expiration date.
Renewal reminders for passenger vehicles with regular tree plates will show options and fees for changing to Salmon, Crater Lake, or Cultural plates. For plates not listed on your renewal reminder, see "Apply Without Renewal Reminder" section below.
You can:
- Use the reminder to renew and change plates by mail;
- Renew online, if eligible, and apply to change plates online when renewing; or
- Visit a DMV office to renew and change plates.
If you lost your renewal reminder, you may contact DMV for a duplicate, or use the instructions below.
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| Apply Without Renewal Reminder |
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Use the instructions below if:
- If it is between renewal times for your vehicle;
- You do not have a renewal reminder; or
- You want a plate not listed as an option on your renewal reminder.
Application
Fees
- Registration fee (depends on your vehicle type).
- $23 plate fee for a set of plates; $12 plate fee for a single plate.
- Plate surcharge (depends on the plate – see details at links on the license plate page).
- Replacement fee:
- Between renewal periods: $10 replacement fee. If 120 days or more before registration expires, for two-year registration).
- At renewal: $5 replacement fee. You can renew up to 120 days before your registration expires.
- When changing to a different class of registration, there is no replacement fee. Examples are when you change from Passenger to Truck, Special Interest, or Disabled Veteran.
Submittal
- Mail your completed application and fees (make checks or money orders payable to "Oregon DMV") to:
DMV Vehicle Mail
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
- You may also take your application and fees to a DMV office. DMV offices accept checks, money orders, or cash.
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| Plates |
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To view plate choices, see Oregon License Plates. To learn about applying for vanity or personalized plates, see Custom Plates.
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| Related Information |
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Additional information that may be relevant includes:
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