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Free Oregon Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale

Oregon has some of the strictest private firearm transfer laws on the West Coast. Since 2015 (SB 941), nearly every private firearm transfer in Oregon — sales, gifts to non-family, loans beyond brief use — must go through a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) who runs a background check on the buyer. Selling a gun out of your driveway without an FFL is a Class A misdemeanor (or worse on a second offense). Family transfers (parent/child, spouse, grandparent/grandchild) and inheritances are exempt. Ballot Measure 114, passed in 2022, layered on a permit-to-purchase requirement and a magazine-capacity limit, but it has been tied up in state and federal court since passage and is not currently being enforced. The bill of sale supplements the FFL's 4473 form — it records the financial transaction and gives both parties a private receipt.

Oregon Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days.

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Gun / Firearm Details

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Condition & Warranty

Important: Federal and state laws may require a background check for firearm transfers. This bill of sale does not replace any legal requirements for background checks, waiting periods, or other regulations. Please consult your local laws before completing this transaction.

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Private firearm sales carry more legal requirements than most buyers realize — background check laws, waiting periods, and prohibited-person rules vary widely by state. Our guide explains when a bill of sale is legally required and what it must say. Read: Do I Need a Bill of Sale? →

Oregon Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
OSP / ATF
Oregon State Police (background checks); ATF (federal regulation)
Primary ID Field
Serial Number
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
No
Oregon does not title firearms, but state law requires nearly all private firearm transfers to go through a licensed dealer (FFL) for a background check. The FFL processes the transfer, runs the background check via Oregon State Police, and logs the transaction. The bill of sale documents the financial transaction and identifies the firearm.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

No state sales tax in Oregon. The FFL transfer fee (typically $25–60) is a service fee, not a tax. Background check fees from Oregon State Police are also separate. Total out-of-pocket for a private transfer is usually $35–75, dramatically less than sales tax in neighboring Washington.

Inspection Requirements

No inspection of the firearm itself, but the FFL verifies serial number, runs the buyer's background check, and refuses the transfer if the buyer fails. Certain firearms (NFA items: suppressors, SBRs, machine guns) require ATF approval and a $200 tax stamp on top of the state process.

Registration

Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Oregon does not register firearms, but FFLs maintain transfer records (4473 forms) federally — not the same agency that handles cars in Oregon. Plan for separate filings.

Oregon Gun / Firearm Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Schedule transfer at a licensed FFL; both parties present in person
  2. Buyer completes ATF Form 4473 at the FFL
  3. FFL submits background check request to Oregon State Police
  4. Bill of sale completed: full names, addresses, IDs, firearm make/model/serial, caliber, sale price, date
  5. FFL verifies serial number against the firearm and the bill of sale
  6. Wait for OSP to approve (instant in many cases; up to 30 days for delays)
  7. Pay FFL transfer fee ($25–60 typical) and OSP background check fee
  8. Both parties keep copies of bill of sale; FFL retains 4473

Common Pitfalls

  • Conducting a face-to-face sale without an FFL — Class A misdemeanor under ORS 166.435
  • Assuming a "friend" qualifies for the family exemption — only specific relatives qualify (spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling)
  • Forgetting that gifts also require a background check unless within the family exemption
  • Selling an NFA item (suppressor, SBR) without ATF approval and tax stamp
  • Buyer with a prohibiting record (felony, domestic violence, certain mental health adjudications) attempting transfer — federal felony
  • Treating Measure 114 as currently active — courts have stayed enforcement, but the law is on the books and may resume
  • Selling to an out-of-state resident face-to-face — handguns require shipment to an FFL in the buyer's home state

Pro Tip

Oregon private firearm sales: meet at an FFL, complete the background check, and document the deal with a bill of sale. No sales tax, but Measure 114 may activate a permit-to-purchase requirement if courts lift the current stays — check OSP before transferring.

Oregon Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — FAQs

Can I just sell my gun to a friend in Oregon?
Only if your friend is also an immediate family member as defined by ORS 166.435 — spouse, domestic partner, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew. Otherwise, Oregon's universal background check law requires you to meet at a licensed FFL who runs the background check before completing the transfer. Selling to a non-family friend without an FFL is a Class A misdemeanor on a first offense and a Class C felony on subsequent offenses. The FFL fee is $25–60 — small price for legal compliance.
What is the status of Ballot Measure 114?
Measure 114 passed in November 2022 and added (1) a permit-to-purchase requirement (training course, fee, OSP-issued permit before any firearm purchase) and (2) a 10-round magazine capacity limit. Implementation was immediately blocked by Harney County Circuit Court and a federal court in 2022, and the case has been working through appeals ever since. As of early 2026, the measure is still on the books but enforcement remains stayed pending final court rulings. Sellers and buyers should monitor the Oregon DOJ and OSP websites — if the stays lift, the permit-to-purchase requirement becomes mandatory before any transfer, including private FFL transfers.
Are there any sales taxes on firearms in Oregon?
No state sales tax — Oregon is one of five states without one, and that includes firearms. The FFL charges a transfer fee (typically $25–60) for processing the background check and paperwork; this is a service fee, not a tax. Oregon State Police charges a background check fee (around $10) that the FFL passes through. Total private transfer cost is usually $35–75 plus the negotiated price of the gun. A $700 used pistol in Washington carries roughly $60 in sales tax; in Oregon, you pay the agreed price plus the FFL fee, period.
Do I need a bill of sale if the FFL handles the transfer?
The FFL files ATF Form 4473 (the federal transfer record) and retains it for 20 years, but that form is not a receipt for you — it stays with the dealer. A separate bill of sale is highly recommended. It documents the financial transaction, the exact firearm by make/model/serial, the date, and both parties' names and addresses. If the gun is later used in a crime, lost, or stolen, your bill of sale shows when ownership transferred. Keep it with the rest of your firearm records — and store it separately from the gun itself for security.

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