An Oregon bill of sale is a written record of a vehicle sale that names the seller, identifies the vehicle by its VIN, and shows the date of sale. The Oregon DMV accepts its own vehicle bill of sale or a separate document that carries the same information.[1.2] Both the seller and the buyer must sign it.[1.1] Fill out the free form below online, then download or print it.
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| Document Name | Oregon Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Oregon Car Bill of Sale, Oregon Automobile Bill of Sale |
| DMV | Oregon Department of Transportation |
| Bill of Sale Required? | Yes, when the seller's name is not on the title[1.2] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
Oregon bills of sale are grouped by what is being sold. Vehicles, boats, firearms and other property each have their own form, so pick the one that matches your sale. If you need to create your own bill of sale form, it is available to download on our website. We also list the official forms you may need to title or register a vehicle or vessel in Oregon.
Use an Oregon motor vehicle bill of sale when you sell or buy a vehicle in a private sale. Check that the VIN and the other vehicle details are correct. Both the seller and the buyer must sign the document. The buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to submit the title application, or a late fee applies.[1.1]
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Required |
| Buyer’s Signature | Required |
| Notarization | Parties may choose to notarize |
| Download | PDF Template |
Completing an Oregon boat bill of sale form gives the seller and the buyer a written record of the sale. Before you buy a boat, check that the document lists the vessel's ID number and registration number.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Parties may choose to notarize |
| Download | PDF Template |
A gun bill of sale records who sold a firearm, who bought it and when. Describe the firearm by make, model and serial number, and keep a signed copy with your records.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Parties may choose to notarize |
| Download | PDF Template |
Use a general bill of sale to record the sale of other property, such as equipment or furniture. It gives the seller and the buyer a written record of what was sold, the price and the date.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Parties may choose to notarize |
| Download | PDF Template |
Oregon requires a bill of sale from the seller when the seller's name is not on the title. The Oregon DMV lets you use its own vehicle bill of sale or a separate document that carries the same information. At a minimum, the document needs the items below.[1.2]
Both the seller and the buyer must sign the bill of sale.[1.1]
Oregon's vehicle law, ORS 803.120(2), also sets rules for the odometer disclosure form. Any form the DMV authorizes for this purpose must refer to the federal odometer disclosure law.
The form must also state that failing to complete it, or giving false information on it, may result in a fine or imprisonment. It must let the person transferring the vehicle say, to the best of their knowledge, which one of these is true:[2.1]
The Oregon motor vehicle bill of sale from FormsPal runs four pages. Fill in its parts in the order below, then have the seller and the buyer sign. Each step names the part of the form and the page where it appears.
After a private sale, the buyer applies to the Oregon DMV to put the title in their own name. The DMV tells buyers to check a few points before the sale is final, and the list below follows that guidance.
A lienholder is a lender with a claim on the vehicle. Under ORS 803.105, a lienholder that holds the certificate of title has 15 calendar days after the loan is satisfied to act. It must deliver the title and the release on it to the next lienholder named. If there is none, it delivers them to the lessor or, if there is no lessor, to the owner.[2.2]
Form 735-6890 or Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle must be submitted within 10 days of transfer of a vehicle to notify the DMV about the vehicle sale. This form is not a bill of sale.
Certification of Vehicle Date of Purchase (Form 735-6775) is submitted together with an application of title when the date of purchase stated on the documentation is not the actual purchase date or when there is no records of the actual purchase date.
A motor vehicle power of attorney, known as Form 735-500 in Oregon, helps provide another person with authority to sign documents required for a title registration if you cannot be present.
Application for Boat Title and/or Registration helps get a title and registration for your vessel.
Lost or Replacement Boat Title Application is designed to obtain a boat title if it’s lost, stolen, or damaged.
Form 125-5180 is used to register the transfer of used firearms in Oregon.
Oregon has no statute that requires a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. The DMV lists the VIN, a statement releasing interest, the printed name and signature of each seller, and the date of sale as the minimum for the document.[1.2] Buyers and sellers who want extra protection can still choose to have it notarized. The FormsPal form includes an acknowledgment page for a notary.
Get a bill of sale from the seller. You may use the DMV's vehicle bill of sale or a separate document that contains the same information.[1.2]
The buyer has 30 days from the date of sale to submit the title application, or a late fee applies.[1.1]
A lienholder that holds the certificate of title must deliver it, with the release on it, within 15 calendar days after the loan is satisfied. It goes to the next lienholder named, or to the lessor, or to the owner if there is none.[2.2]
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