How Much Is Car Registration in Oregon? (2026)

Updated October 20, 2026 · Figures checked against the official sources listed below

The short answer

A passenger car in Oregon costs $126 to $376 to register for two years, depending on its fuel economy. A car rated 40 MPG or more, or an electric car, can enroll in OReGO and pay $86 for two years plus a per-mile charge instead. If you live in Multnomah County, add $112; in Washington or Clackamas County, add $60. Elsewhere there's no county fee. A brand-new car pays double, because its first registration lasts four years.

The fee is set by MPG

Oregon's passenger registration fee depends on the vehicle's fuel economy rating. These are the DMV's two-year amounts:

Fuel economy	2-year registration	Works out per year
0 to 19 MPG	$126	$63
20 to 39 MPG	$136	$68
40 MPG or more	$216	$108
Electric	$376	$188
40+ MPG or electric, enrolled in OReGO	$86, plus a per-mile charge	$43, plus the per-mile charge

The fees for 40+ MPG and electric cars went up $30 a year on December 31, 2025. ODOT's OReGO page still shows the older amounts ($156 and $316) in its table; the DMV fee page shows the current $216 and $376, and that's what we use. From July 1, 2027, drivers of used electric vehicles will choose between a flat fee and paying by the mile when they renew (ODOT).

The 2-year term, and why a new car pays for 4

An Oregon registration normally lasts two years, so you pay the two-year amount at each renewal. A brand-new vehicle with a manufacturer's certificate of origin gets a four-year first registration, so the DMV charges double the registration fee and double the county fee at purchase (ORS 803.415; DMV fee page).

Fuel economy	Brand-new car, first 4 years
0 to 19 MPG	$252
20 to 39 MPG	$272
40 MPG or more	$432
Electric	$752

County fees

Three counties charge their own registration fee, collected by the DMV with the state fee:

County	Car or pickup, 2 years	Motorcycle, 2 years
Multnomah	$112	$78
Washington	$60	$34
Clackamas	$60	$30
Every other county	None listed by the DMV	None listed by the DMV

Worked examples

	Renewal, 25 MPG car, Multnomah	New $30,000 car from an Oregon dealer, 25 MPG, Multnomah
Registration	$136 (2 years)	$272 (4 years)
Multnomah County fee	$112 (2 years)	$224 (4 years)
License plates	–	$26
Title	–	$106
Vehicle privilege tax, 0.5% of $30,000	–	$150
Total	$248	$778

Both totals match our Oregon calculator. An Oregon dealer owes the 0.5% privilege tax and may pass it on to you. In Washington or Clackamas County the renewal would be $196; anywhere else, $136.

Trucks and motorcycles

Pickups and trucks operated at 10,000 lbs or less pay the same two-year fee as a car, by MPG (ORS 803.430).
Trucks operated over 10,000 lbs declare a registration weight and pay a one-year fee from the DMV's heavy vehicle schedule: $528 for 10,001 to 12,000 lbs, up to $1,031 for 24,001 to 26,000 lbs. Above 26,000 lbs, trucks usually pay Oregon's weight-mile tax instead.
Motorcycles and mopeds pay $88 for two years, plus the motorcycle county fee above.

No sales tax, but a 0.5% tax on new cars

Oregon has no sales tax. A vehicle bought from a dealer with 7,500 miles or less, 26,000 lbs GVWR or less and never registered in Oregon is subject to a 0.5% tax on the retail price: the vehicle privilege tax from an Oregon dealer, or the vehicle use tax if you buy from an out-of-state dealer. Trade-ins don't reduce the price. Private sales aren't taxed (Oregon Department of Revenue).

What this guide doesn't cover

Trailers, motor homes, campers, special and custom plates, plate transfers, and DEQ emissions test fees. For title fees and what happens if you're late, see Oregon title transfer fees and late fees.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oregon car registration for one year or two?

Two years for passenger cars, pickups up to 10,000 lbs and motorcycles. A brand-new car's first registration is four years. Trucks registered by weight over 10,000 lbs pay a one-year fee.

Does a hybrid or electric car cost more to register in Oregon?

Oregon charges cars rated 40 MPG or more $216, and electric cars $376, for two years, compared with $126 or $136 for less efficient cars. Enrolling in OReGO lowers the registration to $86 in exchange for a per-mile charge.

How much is the Multnomah County registration fee?

$112 for two years for a car or pickup and $78 for a motorcycle, on top of the state fee. A brand-new car pays $224, for four years.

Does Oregon charge sales tax when I register a car?

No. The only tax is the 0.5% privilege or use tax on new vehicles bought from a dealer (7,500 miles or less, never registered in Oregon).

Calculate your Oregon fees

Your vehicle

Vehicle typeA truck operated at 10,000 lbs or less (with its load) gets the same 2-year registration as a passenger car. Above 10,000 lbs it pays a yearly fee by registration weight.

Your situation

Purchase price

Only used for the 0.5% vehicle privilege or use tax on new or nearly new vehicles bought from a dealer. Oregon has no sales tax.

Brand new, sold with a manufacturer's certificate of originA brand-new car, pickup or motorcycle gets a 4-year first registration, so the registration and county fees are doubled. Yearly-registered trucks over 10,000 lbs are not affected.

7,500 miles or less and never registered in OregonVehicles bought from a dealer that meet this pay the 0.5% vehicle privilege tax (Oregon dealer) or vehicle use tax (out-of-state dealer).

Vehicle tax paid to another state

Sales, use or excise tax on the vehicle itself that the out-of-state dealer charged. It is credited against the Oregon use tax.

The vehicle has valid Oregon plates and registrationIf so, you only pay the title fee now; registration is paid at the next renewal.

When you apply for the title

Truck registration weightRegistration weight is the empty weight of the truck and anything it tows (except light trailers of 8,000 lbs or less, campers and travel trailers) plus the heaviest load it will carry.

Combined MPG ratingThe DMV uses the manufacturer's combined MPG for your VIN (fueleconomy.gov). It sets the title fee and, for passenger registration, the registration fee.

Enrolled in OReGO (pay per mile)OReGO members with an electric or 40+ MPG vehicle pay the $86 two-year registration and a per-mile road charge instead of the higher fee.

All-electric motorcycleElectric vehicles pay the $192 electric vehicle title fee.

County where you live or keep the vehicleOnly these three counties add a registration fee. If you live in one of them but the vehicle stays in another county, pick 'Any other Oregon county'.

Needs new Oregon plates

DEQ emissions testMost vehicles in the Portland and Medford areas must pass a DEQ test before registering; newer vehicles are exempt. The fee is paid to DEQ only if the vehicle passes.

Estimated total

$778.00

Example for a $30,000 car. Enter your own price to update it.

Registration (4 yrs)20-39 MPG, brand new: doubledOregon DMV · checked Oct 20, 2026$272.00
County registration fee (4 yrs)Doubled for a brand-new vehicle$224.00
License platesTwo plates$26.00
Title fee20-39 MPG$106.00
Vehicle privilege tax0.5% of price; the dealer's tax, which it may pass on to you$150.00

What you'll pay later

Renewal at today's rates: $248.00 for 2 years

5-year total: not shown, because it is a 2-year registration.

Estimate only, at today's rates for the same car.

Estimate only. Rates checked October 20, 2026 · Oregon. Confirm with the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), part of ODOT.

Rates and sources for every fee are on the Oregon car registration fee calculator page.

Official sources · Last checked October 20, 2026

General information, not tax or legal advice. Fees and tax rules change; confirm with the agency listed before you pay.

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