# ORS § 802.031: 802.031 Designation of dealers and others as agents of department

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.031

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 802.031
- **Heading:** 802.031 Designation of dealers and others as agents of department
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.031

## Text

(1) Nothing in ORS 802.600 (Agreements to transact department business) prohibits the Department of Transportation from adopting rules to:

(a) Authorize persons to act as agents for the department for the purpose of issuing winter recreation parking permits.

(b) Designate vehicle dealers holding a valid certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) to act as agents of the department for purposes of accepting documents and fees necessary to title and register any vehicle the vehicle dealer sells, or to perform other duties the department may authorize. Other duties may include, but need not be limited to:

(A) Issuing permits under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) and 803.625 (Temporary registration permits issued by dealers) ; and

(B) Performing vehicle identification number inspections.

(2) A vehicle dealer designated under this section shall:

(a) Transmit title and registration documents with all required fees to the department within the time specified in ORS 822.042 (Procedures for transfer of interest in vehicle by vehicle dealer) and in accordance with any other applicable statutes or applicable rules adopted by the department.

(b) Maintain records as determined by the department to show compliance with this section and any rules adopted by the department. [1997 c.583 §10(2); 2017 c.172 §2; 2023 c.400 §38]

Note: 802.031 (Designation of dealers and others as agents of department) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 802.031 — Designation of dealers and others as agents of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 802.010 802.010 Duties of Department of Transportation regarding motor vehicles and drivers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.010.md)
- [ORS § 802.012 802.012 Rules for acceptance of information submitted other than on paper](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.012.md)
- [ORS § 802.020 802.020 Administrative facilities for enforcement of motor vehicle laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.020.md)
- [ORS § 802.031 802.031 Designation of dealers and others as agents of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.031.md)
- [ORS § 802.040 802.040 Specification of certain ways of reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.040.md)
- [ORS § 802.050 802.050 Publications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.050.md)
- [ORS § 802.060 802.060 Acceptance of grants and other moneys for traffic safety programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.060.md)
- [ORS § 802.070 802.070 Department to assist schools in promoting highway safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.070.md)
- [ORS § 802.075 802.075 Rules for accident prevention course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.075.md)
- [ORS § 802.087 802.087 Rules for assisting offenders in obtaining driver license or identification card](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.087.md)
- [ORS § 802.091 802.091 Removal of debris following motor vehicle accident](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.091.md)
- [ORS § 802.100 802.100 Accounts related to driver and vehicle services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.100.md)
- [ORS § 802.110 802.110 Procedures for financial administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.110.md)
- [ORS § 802.112 802.112 Surcharge for certain transactions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C802_S802.112.md)

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