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735-016-0020 Definitions that Apply to Residency and Domicile For the purposes of OAR 735-016-0010 through 735-016-0070 the following definitions apply: (1) “Abode” means a person’s true and permanent home or place of habitation. (2) “Business entity” means a corporation, organization, firm, association, partnership, limited liability company, joint stock company, governmental agency, or other legal entity, other than an individual. (3) “Domicile” is as described in ORS 803.355 and does not apply to a business entity. (4) “Established place of business” is: (a) A physical structure in which the official business records of the business entity are kept and which is owned, leased or rented by the business entity or individual business owner; (b) Designated by a street number or road location; (c) Open for business during established business hours; (d) Furnished with a telephone(s) publicly listed in the name of the business or the individual business owner; and (e) Staffed by one or more persons conducting activities for the business maintaining the facility. (5) “International Registration Plan” (IRP) means the inter-jurisdictional reciprocity agreement to which Oregon is a party, which authorizes apportioned registration of commercial vehicles and recognition of commercial vehicles apportioned in other jurisdictions. (6) “Primary residence” means the state, jurisdiction or physical location where a person lives, during any 12-month period, more than he or she lives elsewhere during that period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 803.350, 803.370, 807.050, 807.062 & 821.080 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.500, 802.520, 803.200, 803.300, 803.325, 803.350, 803.355, 803.360, 803.370, 807.010, 807.040, 807.045, 807.050, 807.062, 821.080 & 826.033 History: DMV 43-2018, amend filed 10/22/2018, effective 10/22/2018 DMV 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-99
735-018-0000 Authority and Purpose (1) OAR chapter 735, division 18 rules are adopted by DMV under the authority of ORS 802.012. (2) The purpose of these rules is to: (a) Specify the procedures and requirements under which a person or organization may, by electronic means, submit information to DMV that is customarily provided on paper forms; and (b) Promote the development and use of electronic transactions between DMV and its customers while providing service that is efficient, secure, convenient and responsive. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0020 General Provisions An electronic transaction is a transaction conducted between DMV and a person or organization, including but not limited to the submission of electronic records to DMV that meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is limited to the electronic transactions described under OAR 735, divisions 18, 61, 62 and 64 rules; (2) Is voluntary, and is made at the sole discretion of the person or organization submitting the electronic record unless otherwise required by Oregon law or by any agreement entered into with the Oregon Department of Transportation; (3) Is conducted through DMV’s website or an official State of Oregon website that hosts or administers a DMV application or service; (4) Is subject to the provisions of DMV record privacy law (ORS 802.175-802.191) and Oregon’s Public Records Law (ORS 192.410–192.505); (5) Has the same level of legal protection and effect that is given to a hardcopy transaction and may not be denied legal effect, validity or enforceability solely because it is conducted in electronic form; (6) Is conducted in accordance with: (a) The provisions of OAR 735, division 18 rules; (b) All applicable laws and administrative rules; and (c) Any instructions contained on DMV’s website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 20-2021, amend filed 09/13/2021, effective 09/13/2021 DMV 3-2021, amend filed 01/28/2021, effective 01/28/2021 DMV 18-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 01/01/2021 DMV 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-14 DMV 21-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0030 Personal Identification Number (PIN); Unique Identifiers (1) DMV may, at its discretion, require the use of a PIN or other unique identifier for certain electronic transactions. (2) If a PIN is required, a person or organization may request a PIN by submitting a request for PIN at DMV’s website. (3) Upon the receipt of a request for PIN, DMV will assign and, at its discretion, mail or e-mail a PIN to the person or organization requesting the PIN. (4) DMV reserves the right to terminate a PIN issued under this rule, if the PIN is not activated or used at DMV's website within a period of time to be determined by DMV. (5) A person or organization may request a change of PIN by submitting a request for change of PIN at DMV’s website. (6) Upon the receipt of a request to change a PIN, DMV will assign and, at its discretion, mail or e-mail a PIN to the person or organization requesting the PIN. (7) At the time a request for PIN or request for change of PIN is submitted to DMV, DMV at its discretion, will e-mail or mail a PIN assigned under this rule to the person or organization’s e-mail or physical address that is contained in DMV’s records. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0040 Certifications Pursuant to ORS 802.012(2), an electronic transaction conducted at DMV's website that includes the electronic submission of any information to DMV necessary to comply with any requirement of the Oregon Vehicle Code, statute, or administrative rule shall: (1) Constitute a certification, including but not limited to a certification as to the truth and accuracy of the document or information submitted in the electronic record; (2) Apply whether or not the information submitted is signed by the person or organization that submits the information; and (3) Apply whether or not the information was electronically submitted as part of an electronic record or in some other form. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0050 Date and Time a Transaction is Considered Submitted and Received (1) An electronic transaction is considered received by DMV on the date and at the time a user submits an electronic record into DMV’s website, or an official State of Oregon website that maintains a hyperlink to DMV’s website, and receives an electronic confirmation or receipt from DMV’s website. (2) To be considered received or timely submitted, an electronic record must be received by DMV no later than 12:00 midnight on the deadline for submitting the electronic record. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-14 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0060 Signature For any transaction that is required under Oregon law to be in writing and have a signature, an electronic signature shall have the same legal force and effect as if the person or organization had submitted the transaction in hardcopy with a handwritten signature in ink on paper. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0070 Payment of Fees; Use of Credit Cards; Debit Cards (1) If an electronic transaction requires the payment of fees to DMV, payment of those fees within the electronic transaction shall be limited to only those credit card(s) or debit card(s) that are approved by DMV and designated on DMV’s website. (2) To pay required fees to DMV within an electronic transaction, a person or organization must submit the following information to DMV: (a) Credit cardholder or debit cardholder name and billing address, including city, state and ZIP code; (b) Credit card or debit card number; (c) Expiration date of the credit card or debit card; and (d) If required, the telephone number of the credit card or debit card holder or the security code assigned to the credit card or debit card. (e) If required, the email address of the credit card or debit card holder. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 17-2019, amend filed 09/26/2019, effective 10/01/2019 DMV 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-14 DMV 21-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0080 Electronic Confirmation or Receipt, or Error Message An electronic transaction conducted at DMV’s website will result in the generation of an electronic confirmation or receipt, or an error message including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: (1) An error message informing the user a problem exists that must be corrected before the electronic transaction can be completed, if: (a) An error is made on an electronic record; or (b) A required data element is left off an electronic record. (2) An error message informing the user a problem exists and that the electronic transaction cannot be completed, if: (a) DMV’s website is experiencing technical difficulties; (b) There is an error in transmission of the electronic record; (c) There is a problem with the electronic record submitted; or (d) The credit card or debit card used in the transaction is declined. (3) An electronic confirmation or receipt, if the electronic transaction is successfully completed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-14 DMV 21-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0090 Electronic Records DMV records pertaining to electronic transactions conducted at DMV's website are subject to all of the requirements for processing and records maintenance as described in OAR chapter 735, division 10. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0100 Notification of Change of Address by Electronic Means (1) Except as prohibited under section (2) of this rule, a person required to notify DMV of a change of address pursuant ORS 803.220, 807.420 or 807.560 and OAR 735-010-0070, may notify DMV electronically of a change of address by submitting a notice of a change of address at DMV's website. (2) An electronic notice of a change of address by an organization as defined in OAR 735-018-0010 is prohibited. (3) This rule does not apply to notice of a change of name or any other provision otherwise required by ORS 803.220, 807.420 or 807.560. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 35-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 01/01/2021 DMV 17-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 01/01/2021 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0110 Renewal of Vehicle Registration by Electronic Means at DMV's Website (1) A person or organization may renew, by means of an electronic transaction through DMV’s website, a vehicle registration pursuant to ORS 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.455, 803.460, 803.465 and 803.473, by submitting: (a) A completed Online Registration Renewal Transaction; and (b) The fee required to be paid for renewal of vehicle registration under ORS 803.455 under the method prescribed in OAR 735-018-0070. (2) In addition to the certifications described in OAR 735-018-0040, a renewal of vehicle registration submitted by means of an electronic transaction shall constitute a certification of all of the following: (a) The motor vehicle for which the person is applying for registration: (A) Is, at the time of registration renewal, covered by the insurance policy indicated on the registration renewal application; (B) Is not subject to weight-mile tax; and (C) If the vehicle is a tow/recovery, farm, manufactured structure toter, or a charitable/non-profit vehicle that has been previously issued special registration, at the time of renewal: (i) The vehicle continues to qualify for special registration; and (ii) The vehicle’s use continues to conform to Oregon law as previously certified. (b) The applicant for vehicle registration renewal: (A) Is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon, or is otherwise eligible, or required to register the vehicle in question pursuant to ORS 803.200 and 803.360; (B) Understands that it is a crime under ORS 803.375 to knowingly make a false statement on an application for vehicle registration; and (C) If required, has an in-house drug and alcohol testing program that meets the federal requirements; or is member of a consortium that provides testing that meets the federal requirements, or is exempt from the preceding requirements described in this paragraph. (c) Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements pursuant to ORS 803.460. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 7-2019, amend filed 02/21/2019, effective 02/21/2019 DMV 21-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 DMV 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-03
735-018-0115 Renewal of Vehicle Registration at Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, a person or organization required to obtain a DEQ Certificate of Compliance under ORS 803.465 and is making no changes, including address changes, to the vehicle registration may renew the vehicle’s registration at DEQ by means of an electronic transaction if the person or organization meets all other registration requirements by: (a) Presenting the Vehicle Registration Renewal reminder to DEQ; (b) Submitting the fee for renewal of the vehicle registration under ORS 803.455 using a method prescribed by DEQ; (c) Obtaining a DEQ Certificate of Compliance; and (d) Certifying to the statements in section (2) of this rule by providing a unique identifier established by the DMV. (2) By providing a unique identifier in lieu of a handwritten signature, the applicant is certifying all of the following statements are true: (a) The motor vehicle is currently covered by the insurance policy and policy number provided to DEQ and electronically transferred to DMV. (b) The applicant’s home is in Oregon or the applicant is otherwise eligible or required to register the vehicle under ORS 803.200 and 803.360. (c) If the vehicle is a tow/recovery, farm, manufactured structure toter or charitable/nonprofit vehicle, the vehicle continues to qualify for special registration and the use continues to conform to law as previously certified. (d) The vehicle is not subject to weight-mile tax. (e) If the applicant is a company required by federal law to participate in a drug and alcohol testing program, the company has an in-house program that meets federal requirements, or is a member of a consortium that provides testing that meets federal requirements, or is exempt from the requirement by federal law. (f) If the vehicle to be registered is a commercial vehicle, the applicant is knowledgeable of the applicable federal motor carrier safety regulations and hazardous materials regulations and comparable state regulations. (g) The information provided to DEQ is true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and the applicant understands it is a crime under ORS 803.375 to knowingly make any false statement on an application for vehicle registration. (3) A person may not renew the person’s vehicle registration at DEQ if the person is requesting that DMV notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs of the person’s name and address. (4) DEQ will validate the registration card attached to the vehicle registration renewal when the applicant meets all registration requirements. The validated registration card becomes the vehicle’s valid registration card and must be retained in the vehicle as required by ORS 803.505. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010 & 802.012 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.455, 803.460, 803.465, 803.473, 803.200, 803.375 & 825.410 History: DMV 7-2019, adopt filed 02/21/2019, effective 02/21/2019
735-018-0120 Notification of Transfer or Sale of Vehicle by Electronic Means Notice required under ORS 803.112 and 803.117 that a person has transferred interest in a vehicle covered by an Oregon title may be submitted to DMV by means of an electronic transaction through DMV’s website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 814.616, 184.619, 802.012, 803.112 & 803.112 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 803.112 & 803.117 History: DMV 12-2004, f & cert. ef. 6-24-04 DMV 27-2003(Temp), f. 12-15-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04 thru 6-28-04
735-018-0130 Authorization to Provide Name and Address to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs An authorization to provide the name, residence or mailing address, and electronic mail address of a member or veteran of a uniformed service to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs as described in OAR 735-010-0250 may be submitted to DMV by means of an electronic transaction through DMV’s website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 406.073, 802.010, 802.012 & 803.460 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 406.073, 802.012, 802.560, 803.200, 803.220, 803.360, 803.370, 803.450, 803.460, 807.420 & 807.560 History: DMV 14-2025, amend filed 10/27/2025, effective 01/01/2026 DMV 20-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-13
735-018-0140 Sno-Park Permits Issued by Electronic Means (1) A person may purchase a Daily, Three-Day, or Annual Winter Recreation Area Parking Permit (Sno-Park permit) by means of an electronic transaction at DMV’s website. Issuance of the permit is in accordance with OAR 735-080-0000. (2) Sno-Park permits purchased through an electronic transaction at DMV’s website are mailed to the address provided by the person during the electronic transaction. (3) DMV issues an Interim Annual Sno-Park permit when a person purchases an Annual Sno-Park permit through an electronic transaction conducted at DMV’s website. A person may print and use the Interim Annual Sno-Park permit as described in OAR 735-080-0000. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 802.012 & 811.595 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.012, 810.170, 811.590 & 811.600 History: DMV 17-2019, adopt filed 09/26/2019, effective 10/01/2019
735-020-0000 Perfection of a Security Interest — Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to OAR 735-020-0000 to 735-020-0060: (1) “Agent” means a person designated by DMV to accept applications and fees for vehicle titles and registrations, and includes a person issued a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020. (2) "DMV" means the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation. (3) "EVR” means DMV’s electronic vehicle registration program. (4) "EVR integrator" is a person designated by DMV by written agreement to facilitate transactions related to the titling and registering of motor vehicles between DMV and those Oregon vehicle dealers approved by DMV to conduct EVR transactions, including but not limited to the processing of applications for vehicle title and registration. (5) "Evidence of Ownership" as used in ORS 803.097 means a document that contains a description of the vehicle, the name of each owner of the vehicle and the name of each person to whom interest is assigned, awarded or transferred; and (a) Is a primary ownership document as provided in OAR 735-020-0010; or (b) Is a transitional ownership document (TOD) as provided in OAR 735-020-0015. (6) "Ownership document" has the same meaning as "ownership record" as defined in ORS 801.377 and as used in 803.130 through 803.138. (7) "Primary ownership document" has the same meaning as "primary ownership record" as defined in ORS 801.402 and as used in 803.130 through 803.138. (8) "Transitional ownership document" has the same meaning as "transitional ownership record" as defined in ORS 801.562 and as used in 803.130 through 803.138. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.210 & 803.097 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 801.130, 801.402, 801.562, 803.097 & 803.130 - 803.138 History: DMV 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-24-04 DMV 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-02 DMV 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-00 MV 9-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 11-4-93 MV 18-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-88 MV 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-7-88, Renumbered from 735-110-0500
735-020-0012 Application for Title by Possessory Lien Foreclosure (1) This rule designates the forms and procedures to be used when evidence of a possessory lien foreclosure is submitted to DMV in support of an application for vehicle title. (2) A lien claimant making application for title that is supported by evidence of a possessory lien foreclosure must submit the appropriate completed certification form as described below: (a) For a landlord’s lien pursuant to ORS 87.162, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-518); (b) For an abandoned vehicle pursuant to ORS 98.830, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-519); (c) For a possessory lien pursuant to ORS 87.152, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-520); (d) For property abandoned by a tenant pursuant to ORS 90.425, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-521); (e) For a lien for towing a vehicle pursuant to ORS 819.160, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-6604); or (f) For towing, care and storage charges of an unlawfully parked vehicle pursuant to ORS 98.812, a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure (DMV Form 735-6605). (3) A certification form described under section (2) of this rule must be the version of the form in effect at the time the lien was foreclosed or the version in effect at the time the application for title is submitted to DMV. (4) The lien claimant's signature constitutes a certification that the information in the Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure is true and accurate and that the lien claimant complied with all applicable statutory requirements for the possessory lien foreclosure. (5) A certification form submitted and completed as described under sections (2) and (3) of this rule constitutes proof of ownership for purposes of ORS 803.205. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 803.045, 803.094 & 803.097 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 87.152, 87.162, 87.166, 87.172, 87.176 — 87.206, 90.425, 90.675, 98.805, 98.812, 98.818, 98.830, 803.045, 803.094, 803.097, 803.205, 809.720, 811.555, 811.570, 819.110, 819.120, 819.160 & 819.230 History: DMV 21-2019, amend filed 10/22/2019, effective 11/01/2019 DMV 2-2019, minor correction filed 01/30/2019, effective 01/30/2019 DMV 23-2017, amend filed 12/19/2017, effective 01/01/2018 DMV 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-12 DMV 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-02