The Oregon motor vehicle power of attorney is a legal document that is used by a vehicle owner to appoint another person to handle matters related to their automobile on their behalf. These tasks may include registering, buying, or selling the car and handling other transactions with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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The person who grants the power is the principal, and the person who receives the power to act is called the agent or attorney-in-fact in all Oregon POA forms. This document will not grant authority for other types of decisions, such as medical or financial decisions that don’t involve a vehicle. For such purposes, you can use other power of attorney templates.
Form 735-500 is the official designation for the Oregon motor vehicle power of attorney. The form must be signed by the vehicle owner (principal). This form is extremely helpful for those individuals who are unable to personally handle their car-related matters due to absence, health issues, or other personal reasons. It ensures that someone they trust can handle their affairs legally and efficiently.
| Document Name | Oregon Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form |
| State Form Name | Form 735-500 |
| Relevant Link | Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 8 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 13 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Here are detailed instructions for filling out the Oregon Form 735-500, the motor vehicle power of attorney. It’s important to complete the form accurately to ensure all vehicle transactions are processed without problems.
1. Complete Vehicle Information
Fill in the details about the vehicle to which the power of attorney applies. This includes the plate number, the year, make, and body style of the vehicle, the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the title number if known.
2. Appoint an Attorney-In-Fact
Print the name of the individual or firm you are granting authority to act on your behalf in the section marked “Name of person or firm appointed as attorney.” This person or entity will handle vehicle-related matters for you.
3. Owner Identification
Enter the full legal names of the vehicle owner and any joint owner in the sections labeled “Name of Owner (Printed)” and “Name of Joint Owner (Printed),” respectively.
4. Sign and Date the Form
The vehicle owner must sign the form to validate the power of attorney. Enter the date next to the signature. If the vehicle has a joint owner, they, too, must sign and date the form in the provided spaces.
5. Additional Information for Execution
Be aware that this power of attorney can only be used by the person or firm named in the form and cannot be transferred to anyone else. When the named representative acts, they must sign as instructed. For example, if the owner is Sharon Smith and the representative is Jane Doe, the signature should appear as “Sharon Smith by Jane Doe.”
6. Submission
After ensuring all sections are filled out correctly, submit this form where necessary, often with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles or wherever the vehicle transaction occurs. Correct and complete entries will help avoid transaction delays.
