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Oregon Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Oregon costs $101 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: No sales tax on used private-party purchases (the 0.5% privilege/use tax applies to NEW vehicles from dealers only). Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Oregon sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      No tax on private-party vehicle sales
      $0.00
    • Title fee
      $101.00
    One-time total: $101.00

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Title fee is tiered by EPA rating: $101 (0–19 MPG), $106 (20–39), $116 (40+), $192 for EVs. The 2025 fee-increase package was rejected by voters (Measure 120, May 2026) — these tiers remain current.

    What determines title transfer cost in Oregon?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($101)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Oregon?

    The title fee itself is $101. No sales tax on used private-party purchases (the 0.5% privilege/use tax applies to NEW vehicles from dealers only). Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Oregon?

    No — Oregon does not charge sales/use tax on private-party vehicle sales, one of the few states that doesn't.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Oregon?

    No transfer tax exists — gifts and family transfers pay the same MPG-tiered title fee.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Oregon?

    Title within 30 days of sale: $25 late fee at 31–60 days, $50 beyond 60 days.

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    Official Oregon resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Oregon DMV (ODOT) ↗☎ (503) 945-5000oregon.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.