Do I Need an Inspection To Renew My Tags in Oregon?
Yes, an inspection is required to renew your vehicle tags in Oregon, but only for vehicles registered in specific areas. The state requires emissions testing in the Portland and Medford metropolitan areas, while no safety inspection is mandated statewide. Specifically, the Vehicle Inspection Program applies to vehicles registered in portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Jackson, and Josephine counties.
Oregon issues registration stickers that are placed on the license plate itself. The year sticker is attached at the bottom right of the rear license plate, while the month sticker is placed at the bottom left, indicating when the registration expires.
Exemptions and Special Circumstances
Multiple vehicle categories are exempt from emissions testing requirements under Oregon law:
- Electric motor vehicles
- Motorcycles, low-speed vehicles such as mopeds and golf carts, and all-terrain vehicles
- New vehicles with model year within the last four years
- Vehicles older than 20 years
- Special interest vehicles maintained as collectors' items
Contact Information for Tag Services
Oregon Department of Transportation - Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
1905 Lana Avenue NE, Salem, OR 97314
Phone: (503) 945-5000
Official Website: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
