RV / Motorhome registration
RV / Motorhome 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 motor home 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
A motor home must have permanent sleeping and cooking facilities meeting NFPA 1192, 501C, or ANSI A119.2 standards. Titled and registered with DMV.
More for Oregon
General guidance
A motorized RV registers like any other motor vehicle in almost every state, but towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels) sometimes fall under trailer rules instead. Pick your state below for the exact process and agency.
Because it has its own engine and VIN, a motorhome generally goes through the same title-and-register process as any passenger vehicle at your state’s motor vehicle agency, just at a higher fee tier reflecting its weight and value.
Because of their size and age range, some states require an additional safety, weight, or emissions inspection for motorhomes that a passenger car would not need. Check the state guide below for whether that applies.
A travel trailer or fifth wheel with no engine of its own is registered as a trailer in most states — sometimes under the same rules as any other trailer, sometimes under a dedicated RV weight class. The state guide below notes which applies.
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.
A motorized RV generally follows the same title-and-registration process as a car or truck, just at a higher fee tier for its weight and value. A towable RV with no engine often registers as a trailer instead. Check the state guide below for the specifics.
Some states require a safety, weight, or emissions inspection for a motorhome that a passenger car would not need. Whether that applies to your state is noted on the state guide below.