Washington County, OR Vehicle Registration Cost (2026)
In Washington County (Hillsboro), registration is Oregon's $126 base fee plus a $60 county surcharge = $186 for two years on a typical passenger car. Oregon has no sales tax, so there's nothing else to add.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Washington County
- Base registration (2-yr, 0–19 MPG car): $126 (statewide)
- County surcharge: $60
- Total for two years: $186
- State sales tax: None (Oregon has no sales tax)
How the cost works
Oregon charges its registration fee for a two-year period, and the base depends on the car's MPG (this figure is the common 0–19 MPG tier; higher-MPG and electric cars pay more statewide). Washington County adds a $60 surcharge, collected by the DMV with your registration. Estimate title costs on our Oregon title page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is vehicle registration in Washington County, OR?
$126 base plus a $60 county surcharge = $186 for two years on a typical passenger car.
Does Washington County charge a registration surcharge?
Yes — $60 per two-year cycle, collected by the Oregon DMV on top of the $126 base.
Is there sales tax on a car in Washington County?
No — Oregon has no general sales tax, so there's no vehicle sales or use tax anywhere in the state.