A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the ownership of a vehicle or of an interest therein. In all actions, suits or criminal proceedings, when the title to or right of possession of any vehicle is involved, proof of the ownership or right to possession shall be made by means of:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 803.010

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(1) The original certificate of title issued by the Department of Transportation;

(2) A salvage title certificate issued by the department; or

(3) The department records as provided under ORS § 802.240. [1983 c.338 § 174; 1991 c.873 § 29]

 

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