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Overview
Oregon offers no safety inspection and no sales tax. Emissions testing is limited to two metro areas. Great state for importing European classics.
Key Requirements
- No safety inspection — none required.
- Emissions — in Portland metro and Medford/Ashland for 1975+ vehicles. Pre-1974 exempt statewide.
- No sales tax — significant savings on high-value imports.
- Titling — DMV with federal import documentation.
Notes for European Imports
The no-sales-tax advantage makes Oregon attractive. Pre-1974 imports skip emissions everywhere. Outside Portland and Medford, no testing at all.
Recommendation
Excellent state — no tax, no inspections, limited emissions.