Registration plates that are required to be surrendered to DMV are void and may not be used to register or operate a vehicle again. This does not apply to plates surrendered to DMV in error and that have not already been destroyed.
Or. Admin. Code § 735-032-0020
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 802.010
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 803.350, 803.380, 803.590, 809.080 & 809.110