An Oregon motor vehicle power of attorney (Form 735-500) allows vehicle owners to designate an agent, who need not be a lawyer, to handle vehicle titling and registration with the Oregon Department of Transportation. This form, required for a single vehicle, needs details like plate number, make, year, body style, VIN, or title number.
It must be signed by the vehicle’s principal owner and, if necessary, by a joint owner. This grants the agent authority for odometer disclosures and other DMV-related tasks.
Legal Considerations
Statute: Oregon Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 127 – Powers of Attorney (§127.002 – §127.045).
Signing Requirements: Principal owner(s).
Notarization & Witnesses: Although Oregon’s laws regarding power of attorney do not explicitly require notarization, it is highly advisable to sign your power of attorney document in front of a notary public.
Related Forms
Oregon Motor Carrier Power of Attorney | Form 735-9654
Authorizes an agent to manage Motor Carrier account closure, enroll in Oregon tax programs, handle highway taxes, bonds, and international registrations.
