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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Oregon

A step-by-step guide to every field on an Oregon vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Oregon deletes the field most states obsess over: there is no sales tax — none, at any price — so the number you write on the bill of sale carries zero tax consequences and exists purely as the transaction record. That shifts the fill-out weight onto two other things. First, the odometer disclosure the buyer's title application (Form 735-226) depends on. Second, the SELLER's clock: Oregon expects a notice of sale within 10 days (two minutes online at DMV2U), which is what moves post-sale tickets and tolls onto the buyer. Oregon DOES publish an official bill of sale — Form 735-501 — but doesn't lock you into it: any document carrying the DMV minimums (VIN, a release-of-interest statement, seller's printed name and signature, date of sale) is processed the same way. Add the price and odometer and you have the complete standard — no notary for an ordinary private sale.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:30 days
Sales tax:None on private sales
Official form:Form 735-501
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Oregon
Oregon Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

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Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Spell it the way the registration does, not the way friends do — the Oregon DMV checks the transfer against the recorded owner.
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Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Buyers: use your legal name as your ID shows it; the DMV matches this document against identification at transfer.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Physically read the VIN off the vehicle and reconcile it with the title before writing — a one-character error restarts the whole process.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
Tip: Oregon does not tax a private-party vehicle sale at the state level, so no tax calculation is needed.
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Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: There's no notary step in Oregon — once both parties sign, the document is done. Store your copy somewhere you'll still find it in five years.
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Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Sign in duplicate: one complete original per party. Photos and scans are backups, not substitutes.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Oregon bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Oregon — no notary section, no state tax on a private sale, and 30-day title transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Oregon

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for an Oregon vehicle transfer:

  • Form 735-226 (Application for Title and Registration)
  • Form 735-501 (Vehicle Bill of Sale)

Frequently Asked Questions

If there's no tax, does the price on an Oregon bill of sale matter?
Yes, just differently: it documents the deal for insurance, disputes, and any future out-of-state registration (destination states with use tax will assess on this figure). Write the real price — there's nothing to save by fudging it and credibility to lose.
What is the seller's 10-day obligation in Oregon?
Filing the notice of sale — instantly through DMV2U online — within 10 days. It records the sale date so violations after handover attach to the buyer, not you.
How does the buyer complete the transfer?
With the signed-over title and Form 735-226 (title application) at Oregon DMV within 30 days — the application carries the buyer's odometer certification, and title fees are the only money due since Oregon collects no vehicle sales tax.
Does Oregon require notarization?
No — neither the bill of sale nor the title needs a notary. Signatures of both parties complete the paperwork.

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All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Oregon.

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Official Form

Form 735-501

Documents a private vehicle sale in Oregon and substitutes for the title's transfer section when the seller's name is not on the title. No sales tax is owed — Oregon has no state sales tax.

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