Oregon Code § 819.480·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Vehicle appraiser certificate; rules.
(1) A person who is issued a vehicle appraiser certificate by the Department of
Transportation under this section is qualified to appraise any vehicle,
including vehicles for sale under ORS 819.210 and 819.215.
(2) The
department shall establish rules to provide for issuance of vehicle appraiser
certificates under this section. Rules adopted by the department under this
section shall provide for all of the following:
(a) A method of
ascertaining the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct
vehicle appraisals in accordance with the rules of the department and generally
accepted methods of appraisal.
(b) A system for
issuance of vehicle appraiser certificates to persons who qualify under the
rules of the department.
(c) Procedures
and grounds for revocation or suspension of vehicle appraiser certificates
issued under this section if the department determines the person holding the
certificate has violated the rules adopted by the department.
(d) A procedure
for renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section.
(3) The
department may establish rules to adopt educational requirements for issuance
or renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates.
(4) Vehicle
appraiser certificates issued under this section are subject to the following:
(a) A certificate
shall expire three years from the date of issuance unless renewed according to
the rules of the department.
(b) The
department shall not issue a vehicle appraiser certificate to a person until
the person has paid the fee for issuance of a vehicle appraiser certificate
under ORS 822.700.
(c) The
department shall not renew a vehicle appraiser certificate issued under this
section until the holder has paid the fee for renewal of a vehicle appraiser
certificate under ORS 822.700. [Formerly 819.230; 2009 c.371 §17]