Oklahoma DMV Services

🚗 1️⃣ When You Apply

In Oklahoma, you complete the title and registration together.

• You must title the vehicle before or at the same time you register it.
• If the vehicle has a lien, the title may be held electronically by the lender.
• Title/registration should be done promptly after purchase (dealers typically handle this for new vehicle purchases).

📄 2️⃣ Required Documents

🆕 A. Proof of Ownership

New Vehicle

• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) — provided by the dealer.
• Completed vehicle purchase paperwork.

Used Vehicle

• Signed title from the seller
  • Commonly called the “assignment” on the back of the title.
  • Must include seller signature, buyer name, sale price, date, and odometer reading if applicable.

Out‑of‑State Vehicle

• Out‑of‑state title showing ownership.
• Oklahoma Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspection may be required when titling out‑of‑state vehicles (often done at the tag agency).

🧾 C. Odometer Disclosure

• Required on the title or a separate odometer disclosure statement for vehicles less than 10 years old.
• Most titles include an odometer section; if it doesn’t, a separate statement may be used.

🪪 E. Identification & Insurance (for Registration)

• Valid driver license or government ID (does not need to be Oklahoma‑issued to title).
• Proof of auto liability insurance (for registration).
  • Oklahoma requires insurance meeting minimum liability coverage.

💰 3️⃣ Taxes 

• Oklahoma imposes a 4.5% motor vehicle excise tax on the purchase price (or fair market value) when titling a vehicle.  Sales tax has to be paid within 30 days of purchase before penalties are due and they go up daily.
• Not reciprocal state
• No trade in credit given
• If lease vehicle  tax is paid upfront
• For tribal customers title and registration are processed through Cherokee Nation.  Sales tax is still due but at a lower rate

🪪 4️⃣ VIN Inspection (if Applicable)

• A VIN inspection is required for used out‑of‑state vehicles

📋 7️⃣ Quick Checklist 

✔ Original title or MCO
✔ Copy of contract
✔ Original Odometer disclosure
✔ Driver’s Licese or EIN/FEIN number
✔ Proof of auto liability insurance
✔ Bill of sale or Purchase order
✔ Power of Attorney
✔ Original VIN inspection, if used vehicle
✔ Vehicle color
✔ Fees