Declaration of Exemption: DEQ’s Vehicle Inspection Program. Oregon DMV Form 735-1400

Form 735-1400, the Declaration of Exemption for DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program, is a document issued by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This form allows vehicle owners or lessees to declare their eligibility for exemption from the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) Vehicle Inspection Program in Oregon. It is specifically intended for diesel-powered vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 8,500 pounds that are registered outside the DEQ inspection boundaries.

Purpose:

The purpose of Form 735-1400 is to provide vehicle owners and lessees in Oregon with a means to declare that their diesel-powered vehicles meet the exemption criteria for the DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program. The form helps in verifying eligibility for exemption and ensures that only vehicles within the program boundaries are subject to DEQ emissions testing requirements.

Usage Case:

This form is utilized in the following context:

• Exemption Declaration: Vehicle owners or lessees of diesel-powered vehicles with a GVWR of more than 8,500 pounds that are registered outside the DEQ Vehicle Inspection Program boundaries use this form to declare their exemption from DEQ emissions testing. They must submit this declaration to the Oregon DMV to confirm their eligibility for exemption.

Structure:

Form 735-1400 is a concise document with specific fields and sections for the required information:

1. Vehicle Identification Information:

   • License Plate Number: Input the license plate number of the vehicle.
   • Model Year: Specify the year of the vehicle's manufacture.
   • Make: Indicate the make or manufacturer of the vehicle.
   • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Provide the unique VIN associated with the vehicle.

2. Residence Address:

   • Residence Address: Enter the vehicle's residence address, which should be a street address (not a P.O. Box).

3. Owner or Lessee Information:

   • Signature of Owner or Lessee: Sign the form to certify the accuracy of the information.
   • Printed Name of Owner or Lessee: Print your name as the vehicle owner or lessee.
   • Daytime Phone Number: Include a daytime phone number for contact purposes.

4. Date and Location Information:

   • Date: Provide the date when the form is signed.
   • City, State, ZIP Code: Specify the city, state, and ZIP code.

5. Certification and Legal Notice:

   • The form includes a certification statement where the owner or lessee attests to the accuracy of the information provided.
   • It contains a legal notice indicating the consequences of knowingly providing false information, emphasizing that it is a crime under Oregon law.

6. Contact Information and Additional Instructions:

   • The form provides contact information for DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program and mentions an online tool for verifying if a vehicle is within the testing boundary.

Form 735-1400 is a critical document for vehicle owners or lessees in Oregon who need to declare their exemption from the DEQ's Vehicle Inspection Program based on specific criteria. It ensures that only eligible vehicles are subject to the required emissions testing, helping to maintain air quality standards.