Overview
What you do still owe is the title transfer itself, priced the same MPG-tiered way as any other title: $101 for a 0–19-mpg vehicle up to $192 for an EV. If the recipient plans to drive it right away, registration comes due too, at the same MPG-based rate as a purchase. The 30-day title deadline and its late-filing penalties apply to gifts exactly as they do to sales.
01 - Official fees
Oregon gift a car fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gift tax | $0 | no such tax exists in Oregon |
| Title, 0–19 MPG | $101 | |
| Title, 20–39 MPG | $106 | |
| Title, 40+ MPG | $116 | |
| Title, all-electric | $192 | |
| Registration (if putting car on the road) | $126–$376 / 2 yrs | same MPG tiers as a purchase |
| Late title transfer | $25 / $50 | 31–60 days / 61+ days |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with the Oregon DMV (ODOT) - counties can add small local fees.
02 - Step by step
How to gift a car in Oregon
- 1
Sign the title over to the recipient - write 'Gift' where a sale price would normally go.
- 2
Look up the vehicle's combined MPG rating to know the exact title fee tier.
- 3
Recipient completes an Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226).
- 4
Bring the signed title, application, insurance proof, and ID to a DMV field office within 30 days.
- 5
Pay the MPG-tiered title fee (and registration, if the car will be driven right away) - no tax to calculate.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Oregon vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Oregon gift a car FAQ
Do I owe any tax gifting a car to my kid in Oregon?
No. Oregon has no sales tax and its two vehicle-specific taxes (privilege and use) only apply to dealer sales - a gift between parent and child, or anyone else, is never a dealer sale, so it's never taxed.
Does it matter who I'm gifting the car to?
Not for tax purposes - unlike states with a family-only gift-tax exemption, Oregon simply doesn't have a vehicle gift tax to begin with, so gifting to a spouse, a friend, or a stranger costs exactly the same: the MPG-based title fee and nothing else.
What paperwork proves it was a gift rather than a sale?
Writing 'Gift' as the sale price on the title's transfer section is standard practice, though since there's no tax difference between a gift and a $0 sale in Oregon, DMV mainly cares that the title is properly signed over and the application is complete.
Is the title fee different for a gifted EV?
No - it follows the same MPG-based schedule as any title transaction: $192 for an all-electric vehicle, whether it was sold or given away.
Do I need to register the car immediately after receiving it as a gift?
Only if you plan to drive it - you can hold a title without active registration. Once you do register, the MPG-tiered 2-year fee ($126–$376) applies, plus any Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County surcharge.
What if we miss the 30-day window on a gifted car?
The same late presentation fee applies as any title transfer: $25 for 31–60 days late, $50 for 61 or more days late. Being a gift doesn't exempt you from the deadline.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.