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.
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.
The Board extends its thanks and appreciation for Chief Iwai's participation on the State Board of Towing, and wishes the best for the next chapter in Chief Iwai's adventures.
Board Meetings
Next Board Meeting - January 14, 2025
Meeting: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Board Laws and Administrative Rules and Public Policies
Upcoming Board Closures
November 27, 28, and 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving
December 24 and 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas
December 31 and January 1 in observance of New Years
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Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact the Board at info@towboard.oregon.gov.
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