Oregon DMV to title some ‘park model’ RVs
Dec. 16, 2019
SALEM – Oregon DMV will begin titling “park model” recreational vehicles that meet certain requirements under a law taking effect in January 2020.
DMV can start accepting title applications when it opens for business Jan. 2, 2020, under House Bill 2333, passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2019.
Park model RV definition and requirements
In order to qualify for titling by DMV as a park model, it must:
* Be manufactured to meet the ANSI A119.5 standard.
* Be over 8.5 feet wide.
* Be designed for use as temporary living quarters.
* Be built on a single chassis mounted on wheels.
* Have a gross trailer area of 400 square feet or less.
Along with other requirements, the title applicant must provide proof that it meets the ANSI A119.5 standard with the DMV title application form.
For a newly built park model RV, this can be part of the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or by a letter from the manufacturer certifying that the park model RV meets the standard. If it is a used park model RV, the applicant can certify on the application. If it is an assembled park model RV, the applicant can certify on the Assembled, Reconstructed, or Replica Certification form.
DMV personnel will not inspect compliance labels to verify that a park model RV meets ANSI standards, and DMV cannot issue a trip permit or registration for a park model RV.
DMV will update its website in January 2020. You can start your title pre-application process online at OregonDMV.com under “DMV2U online services” if you plan to go to a DMV office within 30 days. If mailing in your application, you can complete the printable Application for Title and Registration form online on or after January 2, 2020.
Recreational vehicle definition (travel trailer, camper, motor home)
A park model RV is not the same as a recreational vehicle. Recreational vehicles are:
* Manufactured to meet the NFPA 1192 standard (or NFPA 501c or ANSI A119.2 standard if the vehicle is an older RV).
* 8.5 feet wide or less.
* Designed for use as temporary living quarters.
* Designed to be easily transported and set up on a daily basis.
* Designed to be mounted on or towed by another vehicle or travel by its own power.
If a vehicle is not built to the appropriate standard or does not meet all other requirements for an RV under Oregon law, DMV cannot title it as an RV.
Vehicle use tax
If you purchase a newly manufactured RV from an out-of-state dealer or builder, you may need to provide proof that you paid the Oregon Vehicle Use Tax. Contact the Oregon Department of Revenue for questions regarding the tax:
* Phone: 503-945-8120
* Email: spa.help@oregon.gov
* Information: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/Pages/Vehicle-privilege-and-use-taxes.aspx
Any time you need to visit DMV, please first check OregonDMV.com to find business hours, locations and wait times for most offices, and to make sure you have everything you need before your visit. You also can do some DMV business from home at DMV2U.Oregon.gov.
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