Free Oregon ATV Bill of Sale
In Oregon, titling an ATV is optional. DMV says you may title your ATV, but it does not register ATVs; the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) issues the ATV permits. So many used quads and side-by-sides change hands with no title at all, and the bill of sale becomes the main proof of ownership. Use Form 735-501 (DMV Bill of Sale) or a written bill with the same details. If the machine has an Oregon title, sign it over too. There is no sales tax on the deal. To ride on land open to ATVs, the machine needs an ATV Operating Permit: a $10 sticker valid for two years.
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Oregon ATV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Oregon has no sales tax, so a private ATV sale is not taxed. Oregon's 0.5% vehicle privilege tax applies only to dealer sales of new vehicles.
Exemption: Private-party ATV sales are tax-free — Oregon has no general sales tax.
Inspection Requirements
No safety or emissions inspection for ATVs in Oregon.
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Oregon DMV (optional title) + Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ATV Operating Permit) — not the same agency that handles cars in Oregon. Plan for separate filings.
Oregon ATV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Check the VIN or serial number on the frame against the seller's title or the purchase papers.
- Complete Form 735-501 (or a written bill of sale) with VIN, year, make, model, ATV class (I–IV), sale price, date, and both parties' names, addresses and signatures.
- If the ATV has an Oregon title, the seller signs it over. The buyer can transfer it with Form 735-226 (Application for Title and Registration).
- If the ATV is titled with DMV, the seller reports the sale within 10 days using DMV2U (Notice of Sale), with the buyer's name and address.
- Before riding on land open to ATVs, the buyer gets an ATV Operating Permit from OPRD — $10, valid for two years, online or from about 95 permit agents.
- Class I (quad) and Class III (dirt bike) riders need an ATV Safety Education Card; riders 15 and younger must also take a hands-on course.
- List any aftermarket parts (tires, suspension, exhaust, plow) on the bill of sale so both sides agree on what was sold.
- Both parties keep a signed copy of the bill of sale.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming the ATV must be titled: titling is optional in Oregon. Do not walk away from a fair deal just because there is no title, but do check the VIN and get a detailed bill of sale.
- Thinking a title lets you ride: DMV titles do not include riding rights. The OPRD ATV Operating Permit is a separate $10 sticker, valid for two years.
- Forgetting the safety card: Class I and Class III riders need an ATV Safety Education Card, and youth 15 and younger also need a hands-on course.
- Skipping the Notice of Sale on a titled ATV: until DMV is told about the sale, the seller can still show as the owner on record.
- Not disclosing salvage history or major mechanical problems — an "as-is" sale does not protect against fraud claims.
Pro Tip
Oregon ATV deals: titling is optional, there is no sales tax, and riding needs a separate $10 OPRD permit valid for two years. Use a detailed bill of sale (Form 735-501). If the ATV is titled, sign the title over and report the sale to DMV within 10 days.