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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Oregon

A step-by-step guide to every field on a 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 (Form 735-6890, or 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 anywhere.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:30 days
Sales tax:None
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

Condition & Warranty

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

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.
2

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 has no state sales tax on vehicle sales, so no tax calculation is needed.
5

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.

Get a Pre-Filled Oregon Example

Use the generator above to create a filled-in Oregon bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Oregon requirements — notarization not required, OR sales tax at None, and 30-day transfer deadline noted.

Other Forms Required in Oregon

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a 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 — Form 735-6890 on paper or 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.

Oregon Bill of Sale Hub

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.

Form 735-501 guide →

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