OAR 740-045-0025: Vehicle Registration Plate — Transfer

(1) In the case of lease or sale of a vehicle enrolled in the weight-mile tax program or assigned an Oregon vehicle registration plate, the Department may allow either enrollment in the weight-mile tax program or an Oregon vehicle registration plate to remain assigned to the vehicle and be continued in use, provided the purchaser or lessee: (a) Makes application, on forms approved by the Department, to continue the credentials in use under a certificate or permit issued to purchaser or lessee; (b) Remits the fee specified in ORS 826.023 for registration plates; and (c) Remits registration fees if the vehicle is registered under apportioned registration. (2) The original certificate or permit holder shall be deemed, under section (1) of this rule, to be conducting all operations of the vehicle and shall remain responsible for all the operations of the vehicle until the credential has been transferred to the certificate or permit of the purchaser or lessee.