Quick Answers:
Where do I refer to for Title or License Registration?
For state Title and License Information, refer to:
Oregon Motor Vehicles Division
ATTN: Record Services
1905 Lana Avenue, N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97314
Telephone: (503) 945-5000
Fee for license or registration information is $4.00.
Security Interests:
Shown on title held by lienholder.
Recording Requirements:
All motor vehicles (except boats) are titled and all records kept with the Motor Vehicle Department.
Recovery Requirements:
As per the UCC, repossession is allowed and permitted as long as it is peaceful.
Redemption Requirements:
Creditor may demand loan balance plus expenses. Ten day redemption period for the balance is required.
Deficiency Requirements:
Suit is permitted only if the loss exceeds $2500.00 per party to the security agreement. (i.e. husband & wife increases loss requirement to $5000.00.
Special Motor Vehicle Provisions:
Liens must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles and appear on the face of the certificate of title.
Documents Required to Transfer Ownership of Motor Vehicle:
Lien released from title; repossession affidavit; copy of final demand letter and certified mail receipt as proof of mailing; Bill of Sale.
Documents Required for Liquidation:
Out of State Titles or Repossession certificates are required. Oregon titles require a repossession certificate. To transfer title to a repossessed vehicle, the documents needed are: (1) The Original Title endorsed by the lienholder; (2) Notarized Affidavit of Repossession; (3) A copy of the final demand letter with its certified mail receipt attached.
Plates:
Remain with the vehicle (except custom license plates, which remain with owner), and are transferable.
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