ORS 803.030
Exemptions from title requirement


This section establishes exemptions from the requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) to obtain title issued by this state. The exemptions are subject to ORS 803.040 (Effect of title). The exemptions are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions). Vehicles exempted by this section from the requirements to be titled by this state are not prohibited from being titled by this state if titling is permitted under ORS 803.035 (Optional titling). The exemptions are partial or complete as provided in the following:

(1)

Title from this state is not required for a vehicle unless the vehicle is operated on a highway in this state.

(2)

Title from this state is not required unless a vehicle is operated under a registration number of this state.

(3)

Snowmobiles and Class I, Class III and Class IV all-terrain vehicles are not subject to the requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements). The requirements and procedures for titling snowmobiles are as provided under ORS 821.060 (Issuance) and 821.070 (Failure to title).

(4)

Road rollers, farm tractors and traction engines are exempt from the requirements for title.

(5)

Trolleys are exempt from the requirements for title.

(6)

Bicycles are exempt from the requirements for title.

(7)

United States Government owned and operated motor vehicles and trailers are exempt from the requirements for title.

(8)

Implements of husbandry, well drilling machinery, emergency fire apparatus providing public fire protection and wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements for title.

(9)

Except as provided in subsection (23) of this section, fixed load vehicles are exempt from the requirements for title while operated within the immediate construction project, as described in the governmental agency contract, in the construction or reconstruction of state or county roads, highways or city streets.

(10)

Motor vehicles designed to operate at a loaded weight over 8,000 pounds, trailers and equipment are exempt from requirements for title while:

(a)

Owned, leased, contracted or requisitioned by the State Forester, State Board of Forestry, their contractors under ORS chapter 477, or the federal government; and

(b)

Being used for the purposes of forest protection and fire suppression under ORS chapter 477 or a similar federal statute, including movement of the vehicles to and from the work area.

(11)

Farm trailers are exempt from requirements for title when the operation or movement of the vehicle upon the highways is incidental to its use in an agricultural operation.

(12)

Golf carts operated under an ordinance adopted under ORS 810.070 (Use of golf carts on highways) are exempt from requirements for title.

(13)

Golf carts or similar vehicles are exempt from requirements for title when:

(a)

They have not less than three wheels in contact with the ground;

(b)

They have an unloaded weight of less than 1,300 pounds;

(c)

They are designed to be and are operated at not more than 15 miles per hour; and

(d)

They are operated by persons with disabilities.

(14)

The nonresident owners of vehicles currently registered and titled in any other country, state or territory may operate such vehicles over the highways of this state without complying with the titling requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements). All of the following apply to this subsection:

(a)

This subsection only provides an exemption so long as the owner satisfactorily shows that the owner is not a resident of this state or has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person is a resident of this state if the person meets the residency requirements described in ORS 803.200 (Residency).

(b)

The exemption under this subsection applies to vehicles granted exemptions under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements), 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions) or 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements), unless otherwise provided under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a vehicle operated over the highways of this state for compensation or profit must comply with the titling requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) in the same manner as required of nontitled vehicles. The following vehicles are not subject to this paragraph:

(A)

Vehicles operated under reciprocal registration exemptions established under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) or 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements).

(B)

Vehicles operated under an exemption established under ORS 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions).

(C)

Vehicles that are proportionally registered under an agreement established under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements), and according to the procedures established under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration).

(D)

Any vehicle if duly registered and titled under the laws of the state or country of which the owner is a bona fide resident to the extent that in the foreign country, state, territory or federal district where the owner resides like exemptions and privileges are granted vehicles duly registered and titled under the laws of this state and owned by residents of this state.

(d)

If no exemptions from titling requirements are in effect under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements), 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions), 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) or 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) with respect to another jurisdiction, any vehicle properly registered and titled in such other jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied shall receive, when operated in this state, the same exemptions, benefits and privileges granted by such other jurisdictions to vehicles properly registered and titled in this state. Reciprocity extended under this paragraph shall apply to commercial vehicles only when engaged exclusively in interstate commerce.

(e)

Any vehicle operated under dealer registration plates issued by another state, country, province, territory or the District of Columbia is subject to this subsection.

(15)

Vehicle dealers issued certificates under ORS 822.020 (Issuance of certificate) may use and operate untitled vehicles as provided under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate).

(16)

Towing businesses issued certificates under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) may tow untitled vehicles as provided under ORS 822.210 (Privileges granted by certificate).

(17)

Vehicle transporters issued certificates under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) may transport untitled vehicles as provided in ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate).

(18)

Untitled vehicles may be operated under trip permits described under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) or under permits described under ORS 803.610 (Reciprocity permits) to 803.625 (Temporary registration permits issued by dealers).

(19)

Vehicles that are registered by the United States Department of State and that are owned or operated by foreign nationals with diplomatic immunity are exempt from the requirements for title.

(20)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Vehicles that are registered under the proportional registration provisions of ORS chapter 826 and are titled in a jurisdiction other than Oregon are exempt from the requirements for title.

(b)

A trailer that is registered under the proportional registration provisions of ORS chapter 826 and titled in a jurisdiction other than Oregon shall remain exempt from the requirements for title in Oregon if the trailer is registered when the other jurisdiction removes its exception to proportional registration requirements for the trailer.

(21)

Converter dollies and tow dollies are exempt from the requirements for title.

(22)

Electric personal assistive mobility devices are exempt from the requirements for title.

(23)

Road machinery that is operated at the direction of a road authority is exempt from the requirements for title. The exemption under this subsection also applies when the operation of road machinery upon a highway or an alley is incidental to its use in a highway maintenance operation.

(24)

Special mobile equipment is exempt from the requirements for title. [1983 c.338 §177; 1985 c.16 §60; 1985 c.333 §5; 1985 c.401 §1; 1985 c.459 §3; 1985 c.668 §6; 1987 c.25 §1; 1989 c.43 §17; 1989 c.991 §24; 1991 c.284 §13; 1991 c.459 §438f; 1991 c.477 §1; 1993 c.233 §18; 1995 c.774 §10; 1999 c.361 §1; 1999 c.977 §18; 2001 c.827 §1; 2003 c.341 §3; 2003 c.655 §99; 2007 c.70 §324; 2007 c.845 §1; 2009 c.91 §3; 2011 c.360 §13; 2012 c.12 §22]

Source: Section 803.030 — Exemptions from title requirement, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html.

803.010
Proof of ownership
803.012
Rules for title forms and fees
803.015
Certificate contents
803.016
Titles in form other than certificate
803.025
Violating title requirements
803.030
Exemptions from title requirement
803.035
Optional titling
803.036
Optional titling
803.040
Effect of title
803.045
Issuance of title
803.050
Application
803.053
Expedited titling
803.055
Delivery of evidence of title
803.060
Renewal
803.065
Duplicate or replacement certificate
803.070
False statement in application or assignment
803.075
False swearing prohibited
803.080
Unlawfully publishing certificate of title forms prohibited
803.085
Selling untitled vehicle prohibited
803.090
Fees for certificate of title
803.091
Title fees based on miles per gallon
803.092
Application for title upon transfer of interest
803.094
Release or assignment of title interest
803.097
Perfection of security interest in vehicle
803.098
Certain transactions that do not create security interest
803.100
Application of Uniform Commercial Code
803.102
Odometer disclosure statement upon transfer of interest
803.103
Vehicle identification number check
803.105
Failure to deliver documents on transfer
803.106
Failure to deliver information on transfer of Oregon-titled vehicle for which there is no title certificate
803.108
Effect of tax lien on transfer of vehicle
803.112
Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle
803.113
Department action upon receipt of notice under ORS 803.112
803.114
Knowingly submitting false notice of transfer
803.116
Knowingly submitting false information about transfer of interest in vehicle
803.117
Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability
803.120
Odometer disclosure
803.122
Information required
803.124
Rules for issuance of forms
803.126
Odometer disclosure without title application
803.130
Purpose of record
803.132
Circumstances under which transitional ownership record acceptable as ownership record
803.134
Fee
803.136
Mandatory rejection, return or invalidation of record by department
803.138
Discretionary rejection, return or invalidation of record by department
803.140
Application
803.200
Residency
803.203
Proof of payment of taxes
803.205
Proof of ownership or security interest on transfer or application for title or registration
803.206
Electronically transmitted documents for title, registration or odometer disclosure
803.207
Expedited titling and registration
803.210
Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles
803.212
Inspection of vehicle identification numbers
803.215
Fee for inspection
803.217
Transfer of title and registration for vehicles abandoned by tenant
803.219
Limitation on car rental fees
803.220
Notification to department of name or address change
803.225
Failure to designate replica, reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle in title or registration application
803.230
Forging, altering or unlawfully producing or using title or registration
803.300
Failure to register
803.305
Exemptions from general registration requirements
803.310
Optional registration
803.315
Failure to pay registration fee
803.320
Permitting unlawful operation of unregistered vehicle
803.325
Purchase and use of out-of-state registered vehicle
803.350
Qualifications for registration
803.355
“Domicile” described
803.360
Domicile requirements for registration
803.370
Contents of application
803.375
False application prohibited
803.380
Failure to surrender out-of-state registration
803.385
False swearing relating to registration
803.400
Duration of registration periods
803.405
Effect of initial registration month
803.410
Department authorized to adjust periods and fees
803.415
Registration periods for vehicles
803.417
Registration period for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist
803.420
Registration fees
803.422
Registration fees based on miles per gallon
803.425
Vehicle length for fee determination
803.430
Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination
803.435
Declaration of weight for fee determination
803.440
Failure to submit declaration of weight
803.445
Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees
803.450
Notice of pending expiration
803.455
Failure to renew
803.460
Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements
803.465
Proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements
803.473
Effect of unpaid registration fees on issuance of duplicate or replacement certificate of title
803.478
Donation to Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program
803.500
Registration card
803.505
Failure to carry registration card
803.510
Duplicate or replacement
803.520
Issuance
803.525
Number of plates issued
803.530
Period of validity
803.533
Period of validity for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist
803.535
Size, form, material, color, design, contents
803.538
Color of sky in graphic plates
803.540
Failure to display plates
803.545
Failure to display out-of-state plates
803.550
Illegal alteration or display of plates
803.552
Car rental company
803.555
Replacement
803.560
Improper display
803.565
Removal of stickers upon sale of vehicle by dealer or towing business
803.570
Plate manufacturing fee
803.575
Fees for cards, plates and stickers
803.577
Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle
803.585
Registration fees in lieu of certain other taxes and licenses
803.591
Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines
803.593
Annual report
803.600
Trip permits
803.601
Disposition of fees collected for certain permits
803.602
Proof of insurance coverage for certain trip permits
803.605
Erroneous issuance of trip permit
803.610
Reciprocity permits
803.615
Temporary permit for registration applicant
803.625
Temporary registration permits issued by dealers
803.630
Agent violation of temporary registration permit procedures
803.635
Improper use of temporary registration permit
803.640
Prohibition on showing name or address on permit
803.645
Fees for trip permits
803.650
Placement of permits in vehicles
803.655
Improper display of permit
803.660
Color and size of permits
803.665
Towing commercial fishing boat without permit
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