Overview
Selling or buying a used vehicle in Oregon? A bill of sale is your proof of the deal — it records who sold what, for how much, and on what date. Oregon transfers ownership through the signed title and an Application for Title and Registration filed with the DMV, but a bill of sale protects both sides: it locks in the price, the exact handover date, and the fact that the seller is no longer responsible for tickets or accidents once the keys change hands.
Oregon requirements
Is a bill of sale required in Oregon?
Not strictly. Ownership transfers through the signed title and an Application for Title and Registration at the Oregon DMV. But a bill of sale is strongly recommended — it proves the price and sale date and shows you're no longer liable for the vehicle. Oregon also offers an official Vehicle Bill of Sale (Form 735-501).
Does it need to be notarized?
No. Oregon does not require a motor vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, and the title assignment does not need a notary either. You can notarize the bill of sale voluntarily for extra proof, but it is not needed to transfer the title.
Title transfer deadline
The buyer must apply for a new title at the Oregon DMV within 30 days of the sale. Filing late adds a late fee — about $25 for days 31 to 60, rising after that. The seller should also notify DMV of the sale within 10 days.
Motor vehicle sales tax
Oregon has no sales or use tax on a private-party used vehicle purchase. (Oregon's small vehicle privilege/use tax applies to dealer and out-of-state purchases, not to private sales between Oregon residents.) You'll still pay DMV title and registration fees.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires the odometer reading at the time of sale for vehicles under 20 model years old. Record it on both the bill of sale and the title.
How to fill it out
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Enter the sale date and the Oregon county where the sale takes place.
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Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.
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Describe the vehicle — make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.
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Record the odometer reading and the federal odometer disclosure.
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Enter the purchase price and choose 'as-is' or add warranty terms.
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Both parties sign — then the buyer files the Application for Title and Registration at the Oregon DMV within 30 days.
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Open the free builderWhat to include
- Seller & buyer names and addresses
- Make, model, year, color & VIN
- Odometer reading + federal disclosure
- Purchase price & sales-tax note
- “As-is” statement or warranty terms
- Date of sale and signatures
Oregon bill of sale by vehicle type
The same Oregonbuilder works for more than cars — pick your vehicle and the form adapts: the right ID number (a VIN, a boat's HIN, or a serial number) and an odometer reading only where one applies.
- Car bill of sale
- Truck bill of sale
- SUV bill of sale
- Van bill of sale
- Motorcycle bill of sale
- ATV bill of sale
- RV bill of sale
- Camper bill of sale
- Trailer bill of sale
- Boat bill of sale
- Jet Ski bill of sale
- Snowmobile bill of sale
- Golf Cart bill of sale
- Tractor bill of sale
A few differ: boats and jet skis use a Hull ID Number (HIN) instead of a VIN and have no odometer; trailers, campers, snowmobiles, golf carts, and tractors have no odometer either; and boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles often register with a different agency (such as a wildlife, boating, or parks department) rather than the Oregon DMV (Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services). Confirm the details with the Oregon DMV (Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services).
Oregon bill of sale FAQ
Does an Oregon motor vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. Oregon does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. The legal transfer happens through the signed title and an Application for Title and Registration at the Oregon DMV — notarizing is optional and only adds extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Oregon?
It isn't legally required to transfer the title (the signed title and title application handle that), but it's strongly recommended. It proves the price, the sale date, and that you're no longer responsible for the vehicle after the sale.
Where do I transfer the title in Oregon?
At the Oregon DMV (Driver & Motor Vehicle Services). The buyer brings the signed title, a completed Application for Title and Registration, proof of identity, and payment for the title and registration fees.
How long do I have to transfer the title in Oregon?
The buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to apply for the title at the Oregon DMV. After 30 days, Oregon adds a late fee that increases over time, so don't wait. The seller should also report the sale to DMV within 10 days.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Oregon?
None — Oregon has no sales tax, so a private-party used car purchase isn't taxed at sale. You'll still owe DMV title and registration fees, but no percentage-based sales or use tax applies to private sales between Oregon residents.
Do both the buyer and seller need to sign?
Yes. Both parties should sign and date the bill of sale, and each keeps a copy. If there are two buyers or two sellers, every party signs.
Is a handwritten bill of sale valid in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon doesn't mandate a specific form, so a handwritten bill of sale is valid as long as it has the key details. A complete, typed document like this one is simply cleaner and far less likely to be questioned at the DMV.
Is this Oregon bill of sale really free?
Yes — completely. Fill it in, preview it live, and download the PDF with no signup, no credit card, and no watermark. Unlike sites that charge a fee or push a subscription to download, there's nothing to pay here.