Free Oregon As-Is Bill of Sale
Oregon's lemon law (ORS § 646A.400) applies only to new vehicles sold by dealers — private as-is sellers face no lemon-law liability. Under Oregon UCC (ORS § 72.3160), an 'AS IS' disclaimer must be conspicuous to validly waive implied warranties. Oregon's complete absence of sales tax makes it uniquely straightforward on the financial side — but Portland Metro DEQ emissions requirements remain a real issue: an as-is vehicle that cannot pass DEQ in those counties creates a registration problem the buyer will immediately face.
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Oregon As-Is Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Oregon has no sales tax — there is no state or local sales tax on any vehicle sale, including as-is private transactions
Inspection Requirements
Portland Metro area (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties) requires DEQ emissions testing through Oregon's vehicle inspection program; vehicles in these counties must pass DEQ even for as-is private sales before the buyer can register
Oregon As-Is Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Write 'AS IS — NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED' in bold, conspicuous text at the top of the bill of sale to satisfy ORS § 72.3160
- Record the full VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, and agreed sale price
- Assign the title with your signature, the sale date, and the buyer's information
- Submit Form 735-226 (Notification of Sale) to Oregon DMV within 10 days of the sale to release your liability for the vehicle after transfer
- If the vehicle is or will be registered in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County, disclose DEQ test status — buyer will need to pass emissions before registering
- Disclose all known material defects in writing on the bill of sale
- Provide the buyer with a signed copy of the bill of sale; retain a copy for your records
Common Pitfalls
- Failing to file Form 735-226 within 10 days — if you do not notify Oregon DMV of the sale and the buyer incurs parking tickets or violations, those can be attributed to the seller until the notification is recorded
- Not disclosing DEQ test status for Portland Metro vehicles — a buyer who registers in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County must pass DEQ; if the vehicle is known to fail and the seller conceals this, it can support a fraud claim despite the as-is clause
- Using non-conspicuous as-is language — a disclaimer buried in standard paragraph text fails ORS § 72.3160 and may be invalidated
- Assuming no-sales-tax means no financial documentation is needed — Oregon still requires accurate recording of the sale price on the title for registration and valuation purposes
Pro Tip
Oregon's zero-sales-tax environment makes as-is private vehicle transactions financially clean, but Form 735-226 filing and Portland Metro DEQ requirements are easy-to-miss obligations. File the notification of sale promptly, disclose DEQ status honestly, and keep the as-is clause conspicuous to close without risk.