Mason Treat Act
Oklahoma Vehicle Pre-Registration
The Mason Treat Act signifies a fundamental shift in the way license plates are issued in the state.
Starting on September 1, 2024, SB2035, also known as the Mason Treat Act, will limit the amount of time temporary paper tags are on vehicles, with the goal of improving road safety and compliance.
The law is named after Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat’s son, who was critically injured in January 2024 during a routine traffic stop. Canadian County Deputy Jose Tayahua-Mendoza was also seriously hurt. Under this law, a temporary paper tag will only be good for ten days after the purchase of a vehicle in Oklahoma. Within that time frame, buyers must get a metal license plate and two temporary decals through a new pre-registration process. After the pre-registration is completed, buyers will still have two months from the date of purchase to fully register their vehicles. Only then will they be required to pay the tag, title and tax.
