Oregon, U.S., Motor Vehicle Registrations, 1911-1946

Oregon began requiring annual vehicle registration in 1911. This collection is a published list of motor vehicle registrations from 1911 to 1946. Each registration includes

• license number
• name and address of the vehicle owner (including county in parentheses)
• make of car
• motor number
• model or year of manufacture
• type of body

See the start of the registry for a key to abbreviations. The details in the automobile description could come in handy when identifying and dating photographs.

Also included is a record of convictions. Ever wondered if Grandpa had a lead foot? You just might find out. The record of convictions lists

• name of the offender
• date
• nature of the offense
• chauffeur or operator's license number
• court
• county
• amount of the fine