Oregon Private Party Car Tax Calculator

Oregon DMV sets the title fee by MPG rating: $101 for 0 to 19 MPG, $106 for 20 to 39 MPG, $116 for 40 MPG or more, and $192 for all-electric vehicles. Motorcycles are $101. Apply within 30 days of the sale to avoid a $25 or $50 late fee.

Registration lasts two years and also follows the MPG rating: $126 for 0 to 19 MPG, $136 for 20 to 39 MPG, and $216 for 40 MPG or more (if not enrolled in OReGO). Motorcycles are $88. Multnomah County adds $112 and Washington and Clackamas counties add $60. If the vehicle already has current Oregon plates, registration is not due at the title transfer.

Yes. An all-electric vehicle pays a $192 title fee and $376 for two years of registration, or $86 if enrolled in OReGO, the per-mile road usage charge program. Oregon DMV says electric vehicle fees change on July 1, 2027.

Within 30 days of becoming a resident, get an Oregon license and title and register your vehicle. There is no sales tax. A vehicle with an out-of-state title needs a $9 VIN inspection, and vehicles in the Portland and Medford areas may need a DEQ emissions test.

No. Oregon has no sales tax on private transfers, including gifts between family members. The title fee still applies, and registration is due if the vehicle lacks current Oregon plates.

Apply for the title within 30 days of the sale. A transfer between 31 and 60 days costs a $25 late fee, and after 60 days $50.