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Oregon car registration fees
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Oregon registers passenger cars for two years, and the fee depends on the car's combined MPG rating: $126 for 0-19 MPG, $136 for 20-39 MPG, $216 for 40 MPG or more, and $376 for all-electric cars (drivers enrolled in the OReGO pay-per-mile program pay $86).
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$248.0024-month renewal example
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- State fees$136.00
- County / local$112.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $136.00 |
| County / local | $112.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Two-year registration fee (20-39 MPG) | $136.00 |
| County registration fee | $112.00 |
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| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Two-year registration fee (0-19 MPG) | $126.00 Oregon DMV fee page: two-year passenger registration is $126 for a combined rating of 0-19 MPG. DMV uses the manufacturer's combined MPG for the VIN. | See conditionsfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg max: 19.99 |
| Two-year registration fee (20-39 MPG) | $136.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $136 for a combined rating of 20-39 MPG. | See conditionsfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg min: 20; mpg max: 39.99 |
| Two-year registration fee (40+ MPG) | $216.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $216 for 40 MPG or higher when not enrolled in OReGO ($86 if enrolled). | See conditionsfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg min: 40 |
| Two-year registration fee (all-electric) | $376.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $376 for an all-electric passenger vehicle not enrolled in OReGO ($86 if enrolled). This replaces the MPG-based fee. | See conditionsfuel type: electric |
| County registration fee | Multnomah: $112.00; Washington: $60.00; Clackamas: $60.00; Other counties: $0.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $112 if you live in or the vehicle stays in Multnomah County; $60 for Washington or Clackamas County, per two-year registration. Other counties charge none. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Title fee (0-19 MPG) | $101.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $101 title fee for passenger vehicles rated 0-19 MPG. | New registrationfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg max: 19.99; one-time |
| Title fee (20-39 MPG) | $106.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $106 title fee for 20-39 MPG. | New registrationfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg min: 20; mpg max: 39.99; one-time |
| Title fee (40+ MPG) | $116.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $116 title fee for 40 MPG or higher. | New registrationfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev; mpg min: 40; one-time |
| Title fee (all-electric) | $192.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $192 title fee for all-electric vehicles. | New registrationfuel type: electric; one-time |
| License plates (two plates) | $26.00 Oregon DMV fee page: $26 for new plates for a two-plated passenger vehicle at initial registration. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How Oregon fees work
Oregon registers passenger cars for two years, and the fee depends on the car's combined MPG rating: $126 for 0-19 MPG, $136 for 20-39 MPG, $216 for 40 MPG or more, and $376 for all-electric cars (drivers enrolled in the OReGO pay-per-mile program pay $86). Multnomah County adds $112 and Washington and Clackamas counties add $60 every two years. Oregon has no sales tax and no annual vehicle property tax. A title costs $101 to $192 depending on MPG, and new plates cost $26.
The listed registration period is 24 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, mpg, fuel, county.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: $376.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Late registration
Oregon DMV charges a late title transfer fee of $25 at 31-60 days after sale and $50 after 60 days. No separate late renewal penalty is listed; expired registrations simply pay the renewal fee.
Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agencyWorked example
2022 gas sedan rated 30 MPG, two-year renewal in Multnomah County: $136 registration (20-39 MPG band) + $112 Multnomah County fee = $248.
Listed total: $248.00
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How are Oregon registration fees calculated?
Oregon registers passenger cars for two years, and the fee depends on the car's combined MPG rating: $126 for 0-19 MPG, $136 for 20-39 MPG, $216 for 40 MPG or more, and $376 for all-electric cars (drivers enrolled in the OReGO pay-per-mile program pay $86). Multnomah County adds $112 and Washington and Clackamas counties add $60 every two years. Oregon has no sales tax and no annual vehicle property tax. A title costs $101 to $192 depending on MPG, and new plates cost $26.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (ODOT DMV). Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
All registration and county amounts cover two years. A brand-new vehicle registered with a manufacturer's certificate of origin gets four years and pays double the registration and county fees; the calculator shows the two-year amount. Drivers enrolled in OReGO (pay per mile) pay an $86 two-year registration fee instead of $216 or $376, plus a per-mile charge. Not modeled. Starting July 1, 2027, used electric vehicles renewing pay $86 plus either a flat fee or a per-mile charge; new EVs follow on January 1, 2028, and hybrids and plug-in hybrids on July 1, 2028. Oregon has no general sales tax. A 0.5% vehicle privilege tax applies to new vehicles bought from Oregon dealers, and a use tax applies to new vehicles bought out of state; neither is included. Moving plates to another vehicle costs $30, a VIN inspection costs $9, and replacement plates cost $12 plus the plate fee.
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Sources
- Vehicle Title, Registration and Permit Fees Oregon DMV
- DMV2U online services and fee calculator Oregon DMV
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