Oregon DMV Title Transfer Guide

How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In Oregon

When ownership of a vehicle changes hands, the title also needs to be transferred to the new owner. This is true whether you’re buying or selling a vehicle.

To transfer a car title in Oregon, the seller needs to give the buyer the title and the buyer needs to register it with the DMV.

How To Transfer A Car Title

If you’re selling a car in Oregon, you will need to sign the title over to the buyer. If you’re buying a car, you will need to get a signed title from the seller.

Once the buyer has the title, they must complete an Application for Title and Registration. The buyer then submits all required documents and pays any fees, at which point the vehicle is officially in their name.

What Do You Need To Transfer A Car Title?

To transfer a car title, the buyer needs to bring the old title, a completed Application for Title and Registration, and money to pay the fee to an Oregon DMV office.

In some cases, a completed bill of sales is also required. You can find this form on the DMV website. Applications and required documents can also be mailed to Oregon DMV headquarters in Salem.

How Much Does It Cost To Transfer A Car Title?

Along with providing the old title and filling out an Application for Title and Registration, you will need to pay a fee. So how much is a title transfer? In Oregon, it will cost you $93.

How To Fill Out Transfer Of Title Form

There are two forms that need to be filled out to transfer a title: a release of interest and an Application for Title and Registration. The seller needs to fill out a release of interest—often a bill of sales—to notify the DMV that they’ve sold the car within 10 days of the sale. This form includes basic information about the vehicle with a few signatures.

The buyer needs to register and title their new car with the DMV using an Application for Title and Registration. This form asks for some information about you and your vehicle and requires a signature. If the buyer doesn’t complete the title transfer within 10 days, there will be a fee of $25 in addition to the standard fee.

If the buyer is more than 61 days late, they will have to pay an additional fee of $50.

Requesting A Duplicate Title

To request a duplicate title, you will need to fill out an Application for Title Replacement and pay a fee of $93.

How To Transfer A Car Title When Owner Is Deceased

Transferring a car title when the owner is deceased depends on the circumstances. If you have survivorship, you can provide proof of death, the old title, and the required fee.

If the deceased’s estate is probated, you will need a Letter of Testamentary, the current title, a release of interest by the estate’s representative, and the normal title transfer requirements.

If the estate isn’t probated, you’ll need a notarized Inheritance Affidavit, title certificate, release from the lien holder, and the standard applications and title transfer fees.

How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car Without A Title

If the seller lost their title, they can still transfer ownership of the car. However, they will need to complete an application for a replacement title when they transfer the title at the DMV.

This means that they will have to pay the replacement title fee of $93.

How To Transfer A Car Title To A Family Member

The process for transferring a car title to a family member is the same as it normally would be. The only exception to this is a title transfer where the other family member is also listed as an owner on the title.

My Car Title Signed But Never Transferred. What Do I Do?

Sometimes the buyer won’t complete the DMV title transfer form after the purchase. If this is the case, you could end up being responsible for traffic tickets that the driver racks up. What can you do if this happens to you and how can you prevent it?

Firstly, you can prevent this from happening by completing a bill of sale and taking it to the DMV immediately after you sell your car. If the buyer doesn’t transfer the title, you will still have proof that you sold the car and are therefore not responsible for any traffic violations.

If this does happen to you and the buyer is receiving tickets, you could end up responsible. Contact the DMV as soon as possible for further assistance.

Oregon DMV Hours And Contact Information

For more information on questions specific to your title transfer scenario, clarification on the title transfer process in the state of Oregon, or for OR DMV hours and to find the DMV location nearest to you, visit the official Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services website by clicking here.

Common Questions About Oregon Title Transfer

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