Oregon Statutes 803.206 – Electronically transmitted documents for title, registration or odometer disclosure; rules
(1) As used in this section, ‘electronic signature’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 84.004.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 803.206
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) The Department of Transportation may receive electronically transmitted documents necessary to:
(a) Issue or transfer a certificate of title for a vehicle;
(b) Register a vehicle or transfer registration of a vehicle;
(c) Issue a registration plate; or
(d) Comply with odometer disclosure requirements.
(3) Except as required in ORS § 803.094 and 803.205 for affidavits, an acknowledgement before a notary public is not required when a document or signature is transmitted electronically under this section. When an affidavit is required under ORS § 803.094 or 803.205, the department may accept a scanned copy of the person‘s signature and a scanned copy of the notary public’s acknowledgment of the signature, which accurately reproduces the original signatures and contents of the document.
(4) The department may adopt rules relating to the electronic transmission of documents and the use of electronic signatures on documents described in subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.708 § 2]
The amendments to 803.206 by section 1, chapter 428, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2027. See section 7, chapter 428, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) As used in this section, ‘electronic signature’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 84.004.
(2) Subject to rules adopted by the Department of Transportation under this section, entities may submit documents electronically to the department necessary to:
(a) Issue or transfer title for a vehicle in paper or electronic form;
(b) Register a vehicle or transfer registration of a vehicle;
(c) Issue a registration plate;
(d) Comply with odometer disclosure requirements; or
(e) Apply for notation of the security interest on the title.
(3) Except as required in ORS § 803.094 and 803.205 for affidavits, an acknowledgement before a notary public is not required when a document or signature is transmitted electronically under this section. When an affidavit is required under ORS § 803.094 or 803.205, the department may accept a scanned copy of the person’s signature and a scanned copy of the notary public’s acknowledgment of the signature, which accurately reproduces the original signatures and contents of the document.
(4) The department shall adopt rules relating to the electronic transmission of documents and the use of electronic signatures on documents described in subsection (2) of this section.
(5) The department shall adopt rules permitting a vehicle dealer or a financial institution, as defined in ORS § 706.008, to electronically transmit documents necessary to take the actions described in subsection (2) of this section and may adopt rules to allow additional persons to do so. The department may limit applicability to specific types of titles, including to Oregon titles.
803.206 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 803 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
See second note under 803.092.