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735-022-0080 Definitions Relating to Proof of Compliance with Federal Vehicle Standards The following definitions apply to OAR 735-022-0090: (1) “EPA” means the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; (2) "Federal vehicle standards" as used in Division 22 and ORS 803.045 mean: (a) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations as specified by NHTSA under 49 CFR, Part 571; and (b) Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards specified by the EPA under 40 CFR, Part 52. (3) “Manufacturer" means a person in the business of manufacturing or assembling new vehicles. (4) “NHTSA” means the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (5) “State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For purposes of this rule, “state” does not include the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands. (6) “U.S.” means the United States of America and includes all States of the United States as defined in section (5) of this rule. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: 40 CFR Part 52, subpart MM and 49 CFR Part 571, ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010 & 803.045 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 803.045 History: DMV 16-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-17-06 MV 6-1986, f. 3-13-86, ef. 3-17-86, Renumbered from 735-090-0550
735-022-0090 Proof of Compliance with Federal Vehicle Standards (1) Proof of compliance with federal vehicle standards is required when DMV is not satisfied, based on the ownership documents, that the vehicle complies with federal vehicle standards, DMV has reason to believe the vehicle does not comply, or DMV receives an application for Oregon title and the application is submitted with an ownership document issued by: (a) A jurisdiction outside of the U.S.; (b) The U.S. military; or (c) A person other than a U.S. authorized distributor for the vehicle listed on the manufacturer’s certificate of origin (MCO). (2) DMV may accept the following as proof that a vehicle complies with federal vehicle standards: (a) For a vehicle imported by the U.S. military or military personnel, a written notice or form issued by the U.S. military that indicates the vehicle meets federal vehicle standards; (b) A Dealer Certification of Compliance with Federal Emission and Safety Standards (DMV Form 7290) for a motorcycle or moped, completed by an Oregon vehicle dealer with a current valid vehicle dealer certificate; (c) An original letter from the manufacturer or U.S. authorized distributor that includes the VIN and that states that the vehicle meets EPA standards and can be modified to meet federal safety equipment standards. The letter must be accompanied by a Certification of Compliance with Federal Emission and Safety Standards (DMV Form 7286); or (d) For a vehicle with an ownership document issued outside of the U.S., a U.S. Customs form that contains all of the following: (A) A vehicle description that includes the year model, make and VIN; and (B) Written approval from U.S. Customs indicating that the vehicle complies with federal vehicle standards. For example, a form issued by U.S. Customs with an approval stamp or the signature of an authorized U.S. Customs agent. (3) Proof of compliance with federal vehicle standards is not required if: (a) The vehicle is or has been titled or registered in the U.S.; (b) The MCO submitted to DMV indicates the vehicle was manufactured for use in the U.S.; or (c) DMV receives an original statement from the manufacturer that indicates the vehicle complies with federal vehicle standards. (4) Notwithstanding sections (2) and (3) of this rule, DMV may refuse to issue title and registration if DMV has reason to believe: (a) The vehicle does not meet federal vehicle standards; or (b) The vehicle is not primarily manufactured for operation on U.S. roads or highways. (5) This rule shall be applied retroactively to May 1, 2009. Statutory/Other Authority: 40 CFR Part 52, subpart MM and 49 CFR Part 571, ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010 & 803.045 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 803.045 History: DMV 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-14 DMV 13-2009, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-09 DMV 16-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-17-06 MV 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-88, Renumbered from 735-090-0560 MV 6-1986, f. 3-13-86, ef. 3-17-86
735-022-0100 Leased Vehicles (1) As provided in ORS 801.375(1)(b), whether a lessee is to be shown on a title certificate as the owner, shall depend on whether the lessee is designated as the owner on the application for title. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) shall require that the lessee be shown on the title as the owner, when such designation is required. (3) Situations where section (2) of this rule shall apply, include situations where the person qualifying for or required to have the special type of registration or plates is the lessee, or where in order to qualify, the vehicle owner must: (a) Be issued a business certificate related to the operation or use of the vehicle; (b) Be the owner or operator of a business in which the vehicle is used; (c) Certify under penalty of law, that the vehicle will be used or operated in accordance with specified requirements or restrictions; or (d) Otherwise meet qualifications or requirements that only apply to the lessee. (4) Examples of registration or plate types where the lessee shall be required to be shown as owner on the title, include but not be limited to: (a) Government-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.040 or 805.045, where the government entity is the lessee; (b) Farm vehicles registered under ORS 805.300 through 805.400; (c) Tow and recovery vehicles issued special plates or identification devices under ORS 822.210 or 822.217; (d) Vehicles with a registration weight of more than 8,000 pounds that are described in ORS 767.022, vehicles operated by charitable organizations as described in 767.025(15), and vehicles which are used exclusively to transport mobile homes, when such vehicles are registered under 803.420(14); or (e) Amateur radio operator plates where the lessee is the person that holds the license issued by the Federal Communication Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: Ch. 551 (OL 1991), 802.010, 805.040, 805.045, 805.300 - 805.400 & 822.210 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 803.050 History: DMV 31-2017, minor correction filed 12/27/2017, effective 12/27/2017 MV 25-1991, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-91
735-022-0110 Use of Vehicle Model on Titles and Salvage Titles (1) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) shall include the vehicle model name on certificates of title and salvage titles if: (a) The vehicle is a motor vehicle that has a year model of 1981 or newer; (b) The motor vehicle would be classed under Oregon registration laws as a motor truck, motorcycle, moped or vehicle commonly referred to as a passenger vehicle or similar motor vehicle registered under ORS 803.420(6)(a); and (c) The model can be determined from the vehicle identification number using DMV’s data processing software package. (2) DMV may elect to not show the model, or to record a model different than what is indicated by the vehicle identification number, if: (a) The vehicle has been assembled, reconstructed, is a replica vehicle, or was manufactured in more than one stage; (b) The designated model does not reflect what the vehicle looks like; or (c) DMV is unsure of the actual model. (3) DMV shall not include model information on titles or salvage titles for non-motor vehicles, and shall not routinely include model information for motor vehicles other than those covered in section (1) of this rule. (4) The owner shall return the title or salvage title to DMV for correction, if a model is reflected in error on the title (e.g., the certificate of origin incorrectly identified the vehicle). (5) DMV may include the vehicle model for a motor vehicle not covered in section (1) of this rule if DMV can verify the actual model and the National Crime Information Center has established a standard abbreviation for the model. This includes, but is not limited to, a specific request by the owner to include the model on the title. (6) DMV may abbreviate a model name to fit in the space allotted on the certificate of title or registration. (7) The model name shall not be required information on applications for title or registration, except when the model otherwise is required to be part of an odometer disclosure. (8) This rule shall apply only to titles or salvage title issued on or after July 1, 1992. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 802.010, 802.200, 803.015, 803.045, 803.050, 803.065, 803.092, 803.094, 803.097, 803.102, 803.120, 803.122, 803.124, 803.126, 803.140, 803.207, 803.370, 803.475, 805.120, 821.060, 821.080 & Ch. 873 (OL 1991) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 803.015 History: DMV 32-2017, minor correction filed 12/27/2017, effective 12/27/2017 MV 8-1992, f. 6-30-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92
735-022-0130 Titling All-Terrain Vehicles and Emergency Fire Apparatus (1) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) Class I all-terrain vehicle is defined as set forth in ORS 801.190. (b) Class III all-terrain vehicle is defined as set forth in ORS 801.194(1). (c) Class IV all-terrain vehicle is defined as set forth in ORS 801.194(2). (d) “Emergency fire apparatus” means a vehicle such as, but not limited to, a fire truck, fire engine, tanker or any other similar vehicle that is primarily designed and used for public fire protection and suppression. (e) “Fire service agency” means a unit of state or local government, a special purpose district or a private firm which provides, or has authority to provide public fire protection and suppression services in Oregon, including, but not limited to, the Oregon Department of Forestry, a rangeland fire protection association, a rural fire protection district, a city fire department, or a private fire department. (2) DMV may issue an Oregon title for an emergency fire apparatus that is owned by a fire service agency and is exempt from title requirements under ORS 803.030(8), or for Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicles that are exempt from title requirements under ORS 803.030(3), if the vehicle owner: (a) Submits an application for Oregon title that meets the requirements of ORS 803.050; and (b) Meets the qualifications for issuance of title under ORS 803.045, including but not limited to payment of all required fees and submission of evidence of ownership as described in OAR 735-022-0000; (3) Effect of Title. Upon issuance of an Oregon title under section (2) of this rule: (a) A vehicle is not authorized to operate on Oregon highways unless the vehicle is lawfully registered in Oregon or a jurisdiction where the owner is domiciled or is a resident, or the vehicle is exempt from registration requirements under ORS 803.305; (b) The owner must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the titling of vehicles; and (c) The vehicle must remain titled in Oregon and is subject to all provisions of the Oregon law applicable to vehicles titled in Oregon until the vehicle is legally titled under the laws of another jurisdiction or an Oregon salvage title is issued. (4) Notwithstanding section (2) of this rule, DMV may refuse to issue an Oregon title if issuance of an Oregon title violates the law of another jurisdiction. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010, 803.030 & 803.035 Statutes/Other Implemented: 803.010, 803.030, 803.035, 803.040, 803.045 & 803.092 History: DMV 5-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-18-12
735-022-0140 Definitions The following definitions apply to terms used in OAR 735-022-0140 to 735-022-0160 and are in addition to the definitions found in ORS 174.101 and ORS 803.036: (1) “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute. (2) “Builder” means a person, who is not a manufacturer, who assembled a recreational vehicle. (3) “DMV” means the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services. (4) “Former PMRV” means a vehicle that was: (a) Originally manufactured as a PMRV as defined in section (6) of this rule, but no longer meets the definition; and (b) First used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021. (5) “NFPA” means the National Fire Protection Association. (6) “Park model recreational vehicle” or “PMRV” means a recreational vehicle that: (a) Is designed for use as a temporary living quarters; (b) Is built on a single chassis mounted on wheels; (c) Has a gross trailer area that does not exceed 400 square feet; (d) Is more than eight and one-half feet wide; and (e) If manufactured in 1982 or later, certified by the manufacturer or builder, or the applicant if the PMRV is not new and no manufacturer or builder certification is available, as complying with the version of the ANSI A119.5 standard for the construction of park model recreational vehicles that was in effect at the time of manufacture. (7) “Recreational Vehicle” means a vehicle with or without motive power that is designed for use as temporary living quarters, to be easily transported and set up on a daily basis and is any one of the following: (a) A vehicle that is eight and one-half feet wide or less and is certified by the manufacturer or builder as complying with the applicable version of the NFPA 1192 or 501C or ANSI A119.2 standards, depending on which standards apply to the year of manufacture, for the construction of recreational vehicles that was in effect at the time of manufacture; (b) A vehicle that is eight and one-half feet wide or less and is certified by the applicant as complying with the applicable version of the NFPA 1192 or 501C or ANSI A119.2 standards if the vehicle is not new and no manufacturer or builder certification is available, depending on which standards apply to the year of manufacture, for the construction of recreational vehicles that were in effect at the time of manufacture; (c) A vehicle that is eight and one-half feet wide or less and was manufactured prior to 1970; or (d) A PMRV as defined in this rule. (8) “Temporary living quarters” means a recreational vehicle that has, at minimum, cooking and sleeping facilities that may be permanently set up or connected to the vehicle, or may be stored within or upon the vehicle with the intent to use within or upon the vehicle. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 174.101, 184.619, 802.010 & 803.036 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 174.101 & 803.036 History: DMV 17-2023, amend filed 07/18/2023, effective 07/18/2023 DMV 5-2022, amend filed 03/10/2022, effective 03/10/2022 DMV 21-2021, temporary amend filed 09/13/2021, effective 09/13/2021 through 03/11/2022 DMV 28-2019, adopt filed 12/17/2019, effective 01/01/2020
735-022-0150 Titling Park Model Recreational Vehicles (1) DMV may issue an Oregon title for a PMRV when the applicant meets all of the following requirements: (a) Submits an application for Oregon title that meets the requirements of ORS 803.050; (b) Provides the physical site address of the PMRV; (c) Meets the qualifications for issuance of an Oregon title under ORS 803.045, including but not limited to, payment of all required fees and submission of evidence of ownership as described in OAR 735-022-0000; (d) Submits a certification that the PMRV was constructed in compliance with the version of the ANSI A119.5 that was in effect at the time of manufacture by providing: (A) If the PMRV has not been issued a title or other ownership document since it was originally manufactured, a certification on the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or letter from the manufacturer; (B) If the PMRV is assembled, a letter from the builder or a completed certification on an Assembled, Reconstructed or Replica Vehicle Certification; or (C) If the PMRV has been issued a title or other ownership documents since it was originally manufactured, a completed and signed Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification form (DMV 735-274) (e) Submits a completed Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification form (DMV 735-274) certifying that the PMRV: (A) Is more than eight and one-half feet wide; and is either (B) Is not permanently affixed to land for use as a permanent dwelling; or (C) Is located within a mobile home park, as defined in ORS 446.003. (f) Complies with any other applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the titling of vehicles. (2) Subsection (1)(d) of this rule does not apply to a PMRV: (a) That was manufactured prior to 1982, or (b) When an Oregon title was issued by DMV for the PMRV on or after January 1, 2020, (3) Nothing in this rule limits DMV’s discretion to request or consider other information to establish the PMRV was constructed in compliance with the ANSI A119.5 standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 174.101, 184.619, 802.010, 803.035 & 803.036 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 174.101, 803.010, 803.035, 803.036, 803.040, 803.045 & 803.092 History: DMV 5-2022, amend filed 03/10/2022, effective 03/10/2022 DMV 28-2019, adopt filed 12/17/2019, effective 01/01/2020
735-022-0160 Titling Former PMRVs as Provided in ORS 803.036 (1) DMV may issue an Oregon title for a former PMRV when the applicant meets all of the following requirements: (a) Submits an application for Oregon title that meets the requirements of ORS 803.050. (b) Provides the physical site address of the former PMRV. (c) Meets the qualifications for issuance of an Oregon title under ORS 803.045, including but not limited to, payment of all required fees and submission of evidence of ownership as described in OAR 735-022-0000. (d) Submits a certification that the former PMRV was originally constructed in compliance with the version of the ANSI A119.5 that was in effect at the time of manufacture by providing: (A) If the former PMRV has not been issued a title or other ownership document since it was originally manufactured, a certification on the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or letter from the manufacturer; (B) If the former PMRV is assembled, a letter from the builder or a completed certification on an Assembled, Reconstructed or Replica Vehicle Certification; or (C) If the former PMRV has been issued a title or other ownership document since it was originally manufactured, submits a completed Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification form (DMV form 735-274). (e) Submits a completed Park Model Recreational Vehicle (PMRV) Certification form (DMV form 735-274) certifying that the former PMRV: (A) Was first used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021; and either (B) Is not permanently affixed to land for use as a permanent dwelling; or (C) Is located within a mobile home park, as defined in ORS 446.003. (2) Subsection (1)(d) of this rule does not apply to a former PMRV: (a) If the former PMRV was manufactured prior to 1982, or (b) When an Oregon title was issued by DMV for the former PMRV on or after September 1, 2021. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 803.035 & 803.036 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 174.101, 803.010, 803.035, 803.036, 803.040, 803.045 & 803.092 History: DMV 5-2022, adopt filed 03/10/2022, effective 03/10/2022 DMV 21-2021, temporary adopt filed 09/13/2021, effective 09/13/2021 through 03/11/2022
735-024-0075 Notification of Disposal of Abandoned Vehicle Appraised at $1,000 or Less (1) This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV for the disposal of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $1,000 or less under the provisions of ORS 819.215. (2) For purposes of this rule the following definitions apply: (a) “An authority” means a law enforcement or government agency, as described in ORS 819.140, authorized to take a vehicle into custody; (b) “Dismantler” means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110; and (c) “Tower” means the towing business that tows a vehicle at the request of an authority. (3) A completed and signed Abandoned Vehicle Certificate (DMV Form 271) must be submitted to DMV when an authority or tower disposes of an abandoned vehicle under ORS 819.215(1). (4) DMV will not accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate if the certificate: (a) Does not contain the appraised value of the vehicle, the name of the dismantler to whom the vehicle will be disposed, and the certification, including the name, address and authorized signature of the authority or tower disposing of the vehicle; (b) Does not include information sufficient for DMV to identify the vehicle such as the make, plate number, registration state, or vehicle identification number; (c) Shows an appraised value of more than $1,000; or (d) Has a form revision date before December 1998. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010 & 819.215 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 819.215 History: DMV 16-2025, amend filed 11/13/2025, effective 01/01/2026 DMV 11-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-10 DMV 22-2009(Temp), f. 12-22-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 thru 6-30-10 DMV 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06 DMV 32-2005(Temp), f. 12-14-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06 DMV 12-2005, f. 5-19-05, cert. ef. 6-1-05
735-024-0077 Notification of Request to Dispose of a Vehicle Appraised at $1,000 or Less Abandoned on Private Property (1) This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV by an authority requested by a person to dispose of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $1,000 or less and abandoned on private property under the provisions of ORS 819.280. (2) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Authority" means a law enforcement or government agency authorized to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described in ORS 819.140(1)(b) or (c). (b) "Appraiser” means a person who is the holder of a valid vehicle appraiser certificate issued under ORS 819.480. (c) "Dismantler" means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110. (3) A completed and signed Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice (DMV Form 735-272) must be submitted to DMV by an authority when the authority chooses to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described under section (1) of this rule. (4) A Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice must include: (a) The name and address of the authority disposing of the vehicle; (b) The name and residence address of the person requesting the vehicle to be towed and disposed; (c) The vehicle identification number; (d) The registration plate number, if the registration plates are on the vehicle; (e) The appraised value of the vehicle; and (f) The appraiser’s certificate number and signature. (5) DMV will not accept a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice if the form: (a) Does not contain all of the information listed in section (4) of this rule; (b) Shows an appraised value of more than $1,000; or (c) Shows a form revision date before October 2008. (6) DMV will accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate form if it has a revision date on or after October 2008. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 819.215 & 819.280 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 819.215 & 819.280 History: DMV 16-2025, amend filed 11/13/2025, effective 01/01/2026 DMV 9-2021, amend filed 05/14/2021, effective 05/14/2021 DMV 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06 DMV 32-2005(Temp), f. 12-14-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06