Form 735-500. Oregon Power of Attorney

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Form 735-500 is a Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions. The purpose of the form is to grant authority to a person or firm to act as a representative and sign on behalf of the vehicle owner(s) for any necessary forms related to titling and/or registration of their vehicle.

The form consists of several important fields such as the name of the appointed attorney, plate number, vehicle identification number, title number, body style, and description of the vehicle. The signature of the owner is also required for the power of attorney to be valid.

It is important to note that the power of attorney must be exercised by the person or firm named as the representative on the form. If the named representative is a company, they must sign and countersign. Additionally, the power of attorney must be exercised on the specific title or document for which the authority was granted in order to be valid.

When filling out the form, the owner(s) must provide their printed names, signature, and date. No additional documents are required to be attached.

An example of when this form may be used is if an individual is unable to physically go to the DMV to take care of their vehicle's titling and registration, they can fill out this form and grant authority to a trusted representative to handle these tasks on their behalf.

Strengths of this form include its clear instructions and straightforward process. A weakness could be the potential for misuse if granted to an untrustworthy representative. Opportunities include allowing for greater flexibility and convenience for vehicle owners, while threats could be fraudulent use if not properly monitored.

Alternative forms or analogues may include a general power of attorney form or state-specific power of attorney forms for other legal matters outside of vehicle transactions.

Once completed, the form can be submitted to the DMV either in person or through mail. It is stored in the DMV's database under the individual's file.

In conclusion, the Form 735-500 provides a helpful solution for vehicle owners who are unable to handle their own titling and registration tasks. With clear instructions and necessary fields, this form makes the process simpler and more convenient for all parties involved.