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License Plates


You may only register your vehicle if you have an Oregon title in your name or are applying for an Oregon title in your name.

Plate Options

Depending on the type of vehicle you have, it may qualify for more than one type of plate. You will need to determine which plate type is right for your vehicle based on the plate requirements and vehicle type.

  1. View your plate options.
  2. Check the Fees and How to Apply section (below) to find out if you can calculate your fees online, or if you need to use fee charts.

For non-passenger vehicles, check the Vehicle Types page​ for title and registration guidelines specific to your vehicle.​ 

In a DEQ area?  If registering for the first time or renewing, get a DEQ Certificate of Compliance if your vehicle requires testing.  Newer vehicles do not have to test.

​Titling Vehicle and Need Plates/Registration 

Fees

In addition to any special background plate fees, see a breakdown of title and registration fees. DMV’s “Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers” includes the option to choose a special background plate. 


How to Apply

Only Need Plates/Registration

Oregon title in your name, need to renew or replace plates
  • Apply online on DMV2U for most plates.  
  • Log in and find the vehicle to “replace your license plate” or if you need to “renew vehicle registration” you can replace the plates at the same time.
  • Follow instructions below if you are not able to renew or replace your plates on DMV2U.
Oregon title in your name but no plates on vehicle, or cannot renew or replace online
  • Apply by mail.  You’ll need to:
    • Complete an application; 
    • Provide a check or money order for the fees for a pa​ssenger or other vehicle​;
    • Mail to DMV Services, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem OR 97314.

Plate Display

You will get either one plate or two plates depending on your vehicle.  Plates must be displayed correctly on the vehicle. 
 
One plate, for the back of the vehicle, is issued to: 
  • Mopeds
  • Motorcycles
  • Trailers
  • Campers
  • Antique
  • Special interest
Two plates are issued to all other vehicles.  One plate is for the foremost point of the front of the vehicle and the other is for the rearmost point of the back of the vehicle.
 
You cannot: 
  • Alter your plates; or
  • Have a frame that covers the numbers, letters, or tags/stickers.

Creating a New Oregon License Plate

Public bodies, non-profit organizations, institutes of higher education, and veteran groups can apply to create a new Oregon license plate.

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