Applying for a registration for custom cars or an antique vehicle registration in Oregon is available through the state Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV). Drivers will be able to obtain a custom or antique car registration by providing the required paperwork to the division and once they prove they are eligible for these procedures.

Motorists applying to register custom car projects or antique rides must distinguish between the different categories of motor vehicles, as documents and fees may vary depending on the vehicle they own. Learn more about how to register an antique car or obtain an OR custom car registration in the sections below.

Definition of a Custom or Antique Vehicle in Oregon

Under Oregon license plates rules, a motor vehicle qualifies as an antique ride provided it is older than half the number of years between the current year and 1900. In addition, the car must be maintained as a collector’s item. Per state laws, custom car registration documents may be issued to vehicles that qualify as assembled, reconstructed or replica.

An assembled motor vehicle is a car that is not rebuilt by a manufacturer and does not resemble any vehicle among other characteristics. A reconstructed vehicle’s body resembles a particular year, make or model of vehicle and is not rebuilt by a manufacturer. Finally, a replica is a car with a body that was built to resemble and be a reproduction of another vehicle.

Steps in the Oregon Registration Process

Registering custom car projects or antique rides is generally preceded by the process of titling a vehicle, though motorists have the option to apply for title and registration at the same time. DMV may issue a permanent OR antique car registration to motorists who submit an application for permanent registration and pay the applicable fees.

Drivers who choose to title their vehicle at the same time as requesting a registration for custom cars will generally need to provide the following documents:

• A completed Application for Title and Registration (form 735-226)
• An Assembled, Reconstructed or Replica Vehicle Certification
• An odometer disclosure
• An original bill of sale for major components used
• A vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection certificate

Note: Depending on the type of vehicle (assembled, reconstructed or replica), other documents may apply. Owners of assembled cars, for instance, will also have to provide DMV with the title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the used frame and releases from prior owners of the frame.

When requesting Oregon custom car registrations, applicants will need to present a certificate proving their vehicle passed an emissions testing (if applicable), prove they have obtained the required insurance and select their plates. To finalize the process of registering custom car projects, drivers must also provide the applicable title, registration and license plate fees.

Note: Contact a local DMV office in Oregon to check whether you will need to initiate a renewal procedure, similar to renewing your standard auto registration documentation.

Fees to Register a Custom or Antique Vehicle in Oregon

Part of your OR classic vehicle registration or custom car registry procedure is paying the applicable fees. Prices to obtain antique DMV license plates or custom registration may vary depending on the type of vehicle, the duration of the registration and more.

For instance, when requesting a permanent antique vehicle registration in Oregon, you may be required to pay a $54 fee. In addition to base prices to register custom cars, additional costs may apply as well. For example, if you are required to get a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection, you will also be subject to an additional $7 fee.

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