Vehicle fee increases will start December 31

As part of House Bill 3991, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting December 31. The transportation funding bill, passed on September 29, 2025. Oregon governor Tina Kotek finally signed the bill into law on Veteran’s Day.

Vehicle title and registration fee increases

The bill raises the state’s gas tax by six cents and increases title, registration, and other vehicle fees at the DMV. It also raises the state’s payroll tax by 0.1% for the next two years

Base title fees for nearly all vehicles (except heavy vehicles and salvage titles) will increase by $139.
Base registration fees for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, low and medium speed vehicles, and light trailers will increase by $42 per year.
An additional surcharge for vehicles with a combined rating of 40+ MPG and electric vehicles will increase by $30 per year.
Road usage charge

In 2027, drivers of used electric vehicles will pay a two-year registration fee and will either be charged a flat fee or enroll in OReGO and pay by the mile. This will go into effect for new electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in 2028.

Vehicle title, registration and renewal timelines

Oregon drivers pay a four-year registration fee for a brand-new passenger vehicle and a two-year registration fee when purchasing a used passenger vehicle or any time registration is renewed.
First-time registration fees for brand-new vehicles are based on the date registration begins.
- Increased fees will apply to new registrations on or after December 31.
Renewal registration fees are based on the date the existing registration expires.
- Increased fees will apply to registration renewals with expiration dates on or after Dec. 31, even if renewed early.
Titles fees are the same for the vehicle type and MPG rating whether it’s a first-time title, title transfer, replacement or duplicate.
- Increased fees will apply to title transactions taking place on or after December 31.

Governor Kotek’s delay in signing what she deemed an “emergency” is controversial, with some believing it’s a strategy to hinder Oregonians from gathering signatures for a referendum.

Representative David Gomberg (D-District 10) voted in favor of HB 3991.