Motorcycle registration
Motorcycle registration in Oregon: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services).
Who to contact
Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services)
Visit the official Oregon pageStep by step
Complete Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226)
Title and register the motorcycle with DMV
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Not published on the official page as of September 2, 2026 — confirm the exact fee with Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services).
Renewal
Renews biennial.
Good to know
Motorcycles must be titled and registered with DMV. A motorcycle endorsement is required to operate (helmet/endorsement rules differ for enclosed-cab autocycles).
More for Oregon
General guidance
A street-legal motorcycle registers through the same motor vehicle agency as a car in every state, but the required inspection, insurance minimums, and endorsement rules differ. Pick your state below for the sourced process.
Registering the motorcycle (titling it and getting a plate) is a different process from getting licensed to ride one. This guide covers registering the vehicle; check your state agency’s driver-license division for the separate rider endorsement.
Many states require a physical VIN verification or safety inspection before they will register a motorcycle bought used or brought in from another state. The state guide below notes when this applies.
Some states set separate minimum liability insurance requirements for motorcycles. Confirm proof-of-insurance requirements with the agency in your state guide before you register.
Common questions
Yes — Oregon requires registration for this vehicle type. Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services) handles it; see the steps above.
Oregon lists a biennial renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
Yes. Registration titles the vehicle and issues a plate; the license or endorsement is a separate credential that lets you legally ride. This guide covers registering the vehicle — your state’s driver-license division handles the rider endorsement.
Many states require one, especially for a bike bought out of state or from a private seller. Check the state guide below for whether your state requires it and where it happens.