Oregon License Plate Lookup
Oregon law requires all new and used vehicles to be titled and registered with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You may only register your vehicle if you have an Oregon title in your name.
VinCheck.info offers free license plate lookup that will reveal past ownership, title information, liens, odometer reading and salvage records. Search license plates registered in the state of Oregon:
Oregon License Plates & Placards
In Oregon, it is required that all new and used vehicles purchased from a dealer or private party to be properly registered with the Oregon DMV. Depending on the vehicle you have, you will get either one or two plates. Plates must be displayed correctly and in plain view on the vehicle.
One plate, displayed on the back of the vehicle, is issued to: mopeds, motorcycles, trailers, campers, antique, and special interest. For all other vehicles, two plates are issued which are to be displayed on front and rear of the vehicle.
To replace a lost, damaged, or stolen license plate, just fill up Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates & Stickers form and mail to: DMV, 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem OR 97314; or take to any DMV office.
Types of Oregon License Plates
- Regular Plates
- Tree
- Crater Lake
- Cultural Trust
- Fallen Public Safety Officer
- Linfield College
- Lions Club
- NCOA
- Oregon Masonic Family
- Oregon Professional Firefighters
- Oregon State Elks
- Oregon State University
- Pacific Wonderland
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Salmon
- Share the Road
- Trail Blazers
- University of Oregon
- University of Portland
- Veterans for Human Rights
- Willamette University
- Wine Country
- Veteran Plates
- Special Plates
- Plates for Other Vehicles
- Amateur (HAM) Radio Operator
- Antique
- Bus
- Camper
- Disabled Veteran
- Ex-POW
- Farm
- Heavy Trailer
- Moped
- Motorcycle
- Motor Home
- National Guard – Motor Home
- Snowmobile
- Special Interest
- Travel Trailer
- Truck
- Utility/Light Trailer
- Charitable/Non-Profit
- Fleet Vehicles
- For-Rent Trailers
- Heavy Fixed Load
- Light Fixed Load
- Low-Speed Vehicles
- Medium-Speed Vehicles
- School Bus
- Special Use Trailer
- Tow/Recovery Vehicle
- Transporter
The Oregon DMV offers personalized or vanity plates for vehicles. Just complete the Custom Plate Application form and take it to a local DMV office or mail it to DMV Custom Plate Desk, 1905 Lana Avenue NE, Salem OR 97314.
Transferring of License Plates in Oregon
You can transfer your plates to another vehicle, provided that they are still readable; it will be transferred to the same type of vehicle; and a style (special plates or custom plates) is currently issued by DMV.
More Resources for Oregon Drivers:
- Oregon Driver’s License and ID Card
- Titling and Registering Your Vehicle in Oregon
- Oregon License Plates Information
- Oregon Vehicle Registration Renewal
- Oregon Vehicle Title, Registration & Permit Fees
- Oregon Driver Manual
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- Check for accidents. Every year, approximately 6.0 million automobile accidents are reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Check for title brands. Flood, hail-damage, and salvage titles are examples of critical title brands.
- Check for special purpose designations, including taxi-use, rental-use, or police-use.
- Check for thefts. Lookup a VIN to check for an active theft or previously recovered theft record.
Run a Free Oregon License Plate Lookup to uncover the full-story of your Oregon-registered vehicle.