OREGON Definitions - BIPAC

Titling & Registering a Reconstructed Vehicle
Overview
This page provides information about titling and registering reconstructed vehicles.
Issuance
A title branded (labeled) with "reconstructed" may be issued to an Oregon-titled vehicle that:
• Has a body that resembles and primarily is a particular year model or make of vehicle;
• Is not a vehicle rebuilt by a manufacturer;
• Is not built in a factory where the year model and make are assigned at the factory; and
• Is not a replica.
Or it may be issued to an Oregon-titled vehicle that:
• Is a motor truck that has been rebuilt using a component kit, if the manufacturer of the kit assigns
a vehicle identification number (VIN), and provides a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) for
the kit.
Information on related vehicles may be found on our damaged vehicles page.
How to Apply
To apply for a title, you must:
• Fill out an Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226):
Be sure to fill out the “RECONSTRUCTED/ASSEMBLED/REPLICA” section on the form or use
the Assembled, Reconstructed or Replica Vehicle Certification (Form 735-6511), and
• Record the odometer reading, if applicable;
• Provide your Oregon title or Oregon salvage title;
• Provide release(s) of interest from previous owners, using the:
Back of Title,
Bill of Sale (Form 735-501), or
Lien Release (Form 735-524);
• Pass an emissions test at DEQ if you live in the Portland Area or the Rogue Valley (Medford);
• Provide bills of sale for major parts in reconstruction (see the Assembled, Reconstructed or Replica
Vehicle Certification (Form 735-6511) for definition);
• Provide proof of insurance if applying for registration and at least one current owner is staying on
the title;
• Get a VIN inspection at a regular or full-service DMV office:
You must pay a $7 fee for the service;