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Oregon vehicle registration fees

Oregon vehicle registration fees are set by the car's combined MPG rating and cover two years: $126 for 0–19 MPG, $136 for 20–39 MPG, $216 for 40+ MPG and $376 for an electric car. Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties add their own fee, so a 30-MPG car renews for $248 in Multnomah County.

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Fees in force November 2026, from the state's own fee schedule

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Oregon registration estimateEstimate

Total due$248.00covers 2 years
Per year$124.00
Registration, 2 years$136.00
Multnomah County registration fee, 2 years$112.00
Total$248.00

Fees for 40+ MPG cars and EVs include the $30-a-year increase effective December 31, 2025. A mandatory road usage charge for EVs starts July 1, 2027.

How it is calculated. Two-year fee by combined MPG rating ($126 / $136 / $216 / $376 EV / $86 in OReGO) + county fee (Multnomah $112, Washington $60, Clackamas $60). A new car registers for four years, so both are doubled, plus $26 plates and the title fee for its MPG class.

Oregon car registration fees by MPG

Oregon's DMV looks up the combined fuel economy rating for your VIN and puts the car in one of four fee tiers; the most efficient cars pay more because they pay less fuel tax.[1] The 40+ MPG and electric tiers include a $30-a-year increase that took effect December 31, 2025.[2]

Oregon passenger registration and title fees (2026)
Fuel economy2-year registrationNew car, 4 yearsTitle
0–19 MPG$126$252$101
20–39 MPG$136$272$106
40+ MPG$216$432$116
Electric$376$752$192
Enrolled in OReGO$86$172$116

Owners of electric and 40+ MPG cars can join OReGO, Oregon's road usage charge program, and pay a lower $86 registration plus 2 cents a mile, credited against any fuel tax paid.[3] A mandatory road usage charge for electric vehicles is scheduled to start July 1, 2027.[2]

County registration fees in Oregon

Three counties add a fee for every two-year registration: Multnomah $112, Washington $60 and Clackamas $60; other counties, including Lane, have none on the DMV fee list.[1]

Oregon totals for common cases (our arithmetic)
CaseTotalPeriod
30 MPG car, Multnomah, renewal$248.00$124.00 a year
25 MPG SUV, Clackamas, renewal$196.00$98.00 a year
45 MPG hybrid, Lane County, renewal$216.00$108.00 a year
New 30 MPG car, Multnomah, 4 years$628.00$157.00 a year
New electric car, Washington County, 4 years$1,090.00$272.50 a year

No sales taxOregon has no general sales tax. New vehicles bought from an Oregon dealer pay a small vehicle privilege tax instead, collected by the dealer.

Renewing an Oregon registration

  • Renew up to 120 days before expiration; an expired registration can still be renewed online, and the receipt is proof of registration for up to 30 days.[1]
  • A title transfer more than 30 days after the sale costs an extra $25, or $50 after 60 days.[1]

Compare Oregon's two-year fees with annual ones elsewhere in car registration fees by state, try other states in the vehicle registration fee calculator, and see what fuel adds with the gas cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car registration in Oregon?

$126 to $376 for two years depending on the MPG rating, plus up to $112 in county fees. A 30-MPG car in Multnomah County renews for $248.

Why do electric cars pay more to register in Oregon?

They pay no gas tax, so the registration fee is higher to cover road funding. Joining OReGO lowers the fee in exchange for a per-mile charge.

How long is an Oregon registration good for?

Two years, or four years for a new car registered for the first time.

Sources

  1. Vehicle Title, Registration and Permit Fees · Oregon DMV (ODOT), accessed November 13, 2026
  2. House Bill 3991 (2025 transportation funding) · Oregon Department of Transportation, accessed November 13, 2026
  3. OReGO road usage charge program · Oregon Department of Transportation, accessed November 13, 2026