OAR 735-028-0100: Expedited Title Services

This rule establishes the procedures and requirements to obtain expedited title services from DMV under ORS 803.207. (1) For purposes of ORS 803.207 and this rule, ”expedited services” means a special service provided by DMV to priority-process a title transaction — when it is necessary — in order to comply with federal odometer disclosure requirements (odometer disclosure). Expedited services may include a registration transaction, if applicable. (2) Expedited services are limited to title transactions that meet all of the following: (a) There is a transfer of ownership interest in a vehicle that is subject to odometer disclosure (subject vehicle); (b) The title is lost, destroyed or mutilated, or the assignments and odometer disclosures on the current Oregon title will not be accepted by an out-of-state purchaser’s home jurisdiction; and (c) A replacement or new Oregon title is needed as soon as possible in order to complete the required odometer disclosure. (3) Examples of expedited services transactions include: (a) When an Oregon vehicle dealer acquires a subject vehicle, the title is lost, destroyed or mutilated and a replacement title is necessary in order for the dealer to timely perfect a new security interest or timely provide a new title to a vehicle purchaser. (b) When a non-Oregon resident purchases a subject vehicle in Oregon and is required to obtain an Oregon title in order to comply with the odometer disclosure requirements of the purchaser’s home jurisdiction. (4) To request expedited services, a person must mail the following to DMV: (a) A written explanation signed by the person making the request that states why the transaction should be expedited and how the request relates to odometer disclosure requirements. This subsection does not apply to an Oregon certified vehicle dealer requesting expedited services; (b) An application for title, an application for registration (if applicable), and any other required documents or fees; and (c) An additional fee for expedited services established under ORS 803.207. (5) A request under section (4) of this rule must be mailed to: Expedite Desk c/o DMV Headquarters, 1905 Lana Avenue NE, Salem, Oregon 97314.