Oregon Title Transfer Cost
Transferring a car title in Oregon costs $106 in title fees. Buying a used car privately for $15,000, you'd pay about $268 in total, with no state sales tax and the rest for title and registration.
Oregon title fees
These are the title-related fees in Oregon's official schedule (source). Most buyers pay only the standard title fee, plus a lien fee if the car is financed.
| Title by mpg (0–19 mpg) | $101 |
|---|---|
| Title by mpg (20–39 mpg) | $106 |
| Title by mpg (40 plus mpg) | $116 |
| Title by mpg (electric) | $192 |
| Plates new | $26 |
| Plate transfer | $30 |
| Late title 31–60 days | $25 |
| Late title over 60 days | $50 |
Example: buying a used car from a private seller in Oregon
A 4-year-old car bought from a private seller for $15,000, worked out with the Oregon car tax calculator:
| Title | $106 |
|---|---|
| Tax on the sale (none) | $0 |
| Registration (2 years) (if you register it now) | $136 |
| Plates (if you register it now) | $26 |
| Estimated total | $268 |
Local taxes, county fees and inspections aren't included. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Deadline and late fees
Oregon charges a penalty if the title isn't transferred on time. Late penalties: plates new $26; plate transfer $30; late title 31–60 days $25; late title over 60 days $50.
Transferring a title to a family member or as a gift
| Gift / inheritance | No privilege/use tax |
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Inherited vehicles
| Gift / inheritance | No privilege/use tax |
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Other cases that change the cost in Oregon
| Private-party sale | No privilege/use tax |
|---|---|
| Dealer sale over 7,500 miles | Not taxable |
| OReGO enrollment | Reduced $86 two-year registration |
How Oregon works out what you owe
- Taxable = retail price - separately stated rebate (trade-in and down payment do not reduce)
- Tax = taxable x 0.5%
- Registration (2-year, doubled for 4-year new vehicles) by MPG band
- Total = tax + title + registration + county fee + plates + late fee + doc fee
What to bring
The title signed over by the seller (with the odometer reading), a bill of sale, proof of insurance and your ID. If the car still has a loan, the lender must release the lien first.
Official sources checked for Oregon: www.oregon.gov.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in Oregon?
The title fee is $106. For a used car bought privately for $15,000, the title, fees and registration come to about $268.
Do I pay sales tax when a title is transferred in Oregon?
Oregon charges no state sales tax on this private sale, though title and registration fees still apply.
Is there a late fee for transferring a title in Oregon?
Yes. Plates new: $26; Plate transfer: $30; Late title 31–60 days: $25; Late title over 60 days: $50.
How do I transfer a car title to a family member in Oregon?
Gift / inheritance: No privilege/use tax.
What happens to a car title after a death in Oregon?
Gift / inheritance: No privilege/use tax.