Oregon · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and vehicle trip permits work in Oregon.

Dealer-focused explanation of Oregon’s replacement title process and the trip permits dealers and customers use when a vehicle does not yet have full registration.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Oregon references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Oregon replacement / duplicate title overview

Oregon’s Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) issues replacement titles using Form 735‑515 – Application for Replacement / Duplicate Title. Dealers are frequently involved when a trade‑in or auction unit arrives without a negotiable title.

Confirm Oregon is the state of record and gather VIN, owner, and lienholder information.
Have the owner of record complete and sign Form 735‑515; dealers using power of attorney must retain a copy in accordance with DMV’s dealer manual.
Submit the application, fee, and any required lien release to DMV by mail or through supported channels.
Remember that for vehicles subject to federal odometer rules, DMV often requires that odometer disclosure be handled correctly before issuing a replacement title.

Oregon dealer guidance makes it clear that a replacement title must be issued in the owner’s name before the vehicle is transferred again. Build that into your auction and dealer‑to‑dealer trade rules.

Temporary tags / permits

Oregon vehicle trip permits

Oregon uses vehicle trip permits rather than generic dealer temp tags for many short‑term situations. Trip permits let you operate an unregistered vehicle or use a vehicle in a way that normal registration does not cover.

Trip permits can be used to move unregistered vehicles on Oregon roads for a limited number of days.
They can also allow a registered vehicle to be used differently than its current registration permits (for example, different weight or use class).
Dealers can issue certain temporary permits and must submit DMV copies, title paperwork, and fees within a set number of days.

Align your internal processes so every Oregon trip permit is tied to a deal number, title packet, and submission deadline in your DMS. That way, you can prove compliance during any DMV or lender audit.