Overview
The buyer has 30 days from the sale date to present the title for transfer. Miss that window and Oregon charges a late presentation fee: $25 if you're 31 to 60 days late, $50 if you're 61 days or more late. That's it - there's no percentage-based tax penalty like states with sales tax have, because Oregon isn't collecting a percentage in the first place.
01 - Official fees
Oregon title transfer fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title, 0–19 combined MPG | $101 | |
| Title, 20–39 combined MPG | $106 | |
| Title, 40+ combined MPG | $116 | |
| Title, all-electric | $192 | |
| Title, motorcycle/moped/trailer/motor home/camper | $101 | flat, MPG doesn't apply |
| Late presentation, 31–60 days | $25 | |
| Late presentation, 61+ days | $50 |
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 transfer a title in Oregon
- 1
Have the seller sign the title's assignment section over to you, with the odometer reading recorded.
- 2
Look up your vehicle's combined MPG rating at fueleconomy.gov to know your exact title fee.
- 3
Complete an Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226).
- 4
Bring the signed title, application, proof of Oregon insurance, and ID to a DMV field office within 30 days.
- 5
Pay the MPG-tiered title fee - plus registration if you're putting the vehicle on the road right away.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Oregon vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Oregon title transfer FAQ
How much does an Oregon title cost?
$101 for a 0–19-mpg vehicle, $106 for 20–39 mpg, $116 for 40+ mpg, or $192 for an all-electric vehicle. Motorcycles, mopeds, trailers, motor homes, and campers title at a flat $101 no matter their fuel economy.
Why is the EV title fee so much higher than a gas car's?
The same logic as registration: EVs pay no gas tax at all, so the state built a higher one-time title fee (and a much higher registration fee) into EV ownership to help fund the roads they still use.
What's the penalty for a late title transfer in Oregon?
$25 if you present the title 31 to 60 days after the sale, $50 if it's 61 days or more. There's no additional tax penalty, since Oregon has no sales tax on the transaction to begin with.
Can the late fee be waived?
DMV can waive it if you show a good-faith effort to title on time - for example, a lienholder delay in releasing the title, or a documented mailing issue. Simply forgetting isn't grounds for a waiver.
Does gifting a car change the title fee?
No - the MPG-tiered title fee applies the same way whether the vehicle was sold, gifted, or inherited. What changes for gifts is that there's no privilege or use tax to pay alongside it.
Do I need a new title if I just move to Oregon with my car?
Yes - new residents must title and register within 30 days of establishing Oregon residency, at the same MPG-based fee as any other title transaction, plus a VIN inspection at the DMV field office.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.