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Oregon temporary license plate

How to get a temporary tag in Oregon so you can legally drive a vehicle that is not permanently registered yet, how long it lasts, what it costs, and who issues it.

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How to get a temporary license plate in Oregon

A trip permit lets you drive an unregistered vehicle for a short window. Buy the 21-day car permit or the 1 to 10 day RV permit online at DMV2U or at a DMV office.

What it is calledTrip permit
How long it lasts21 days for a car (a recreational-vehicle permit runs 1 to 10 days)
What it costsRV trip permit is $35 for 1 to 10 days; the 21-day car permit has its own fee
Who issues itOregon DMV
Available onlineYes, in some cases

Source: Oregon DMV. Rules and fees change, so confirm the current detail with Oregon DMV before you rely on it.

When your Oregon temporary tag expires

A temporary tag is a short bridge, not a registration. Driving on an expired one in Oregon is treated the same as driving with no plates, which is a ticket and can hold up a sale. Complete your full registration before the permit runs out.

Full Oregon registration cost →What it costs to register the car properly once your temporary tag is in place. Temporary tags in every state →How Oregon compares, and the rules elsewhere.

Common questions about Oregon temporary tags

How do I get a temporary license plate in Oregon?

A trip permit lets you drive an unregistered vehicle for a short window. Buy the 21-day car permit or the 1 to 10 day RV permit online at DMV2U or at a DMV office. If you bought from a private seller, you get the permit yourself with the signed title and proof of insurance; a dealer issues one at the sale.

How long is a Oregon temporary tag good for?

21 days for a car (a recreational-vehicle permit runs 1 to 10 days). Driving on an expired temporary tag in Oregon is treated the same as driving with no plates, so finish your registration before it runs out.

How much does a temporary tag cost in Oregon?

RV trip permit is $35 for 1 to 10 days; the 21-day car permit has its own fee. A temporary tag a dealer gives you at purchase is often included.

Can I drive a car I just bought in Oregon without plates?

Only with a valid temporary tag or permit. A dealer normally provides one at the sale. For a private purchase, get a Trip permit before you drive the car any distance, because driving with no plates and no permit is a ticket.