Free Oregon Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
49 U.S.C. § 32705 makes the mileage disclosure mandatory and written for covered vehicles — model year 2011 and newer, until 20 model years old. The exempt column holds 2010-and-older models, 16,000-lb-plus GVWR vehicles, and new units before first retail sale. In Oregon, the seller and buyer complete the odometer disclosure in the space on the back of the title, or on a Secure Odometer Disclosure form that Oregon DMV mails on request; Oregon has no sales tax, so no tax is owed on vehicle transfers.
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Odometer disclosure is a federal requirement under 49 CFR §580, not just a best practice — and falsifying mileage is a federal crime. Our guide explains exactly what each field requires, which model years are exempt, and what to do if the odometer has rolled over. Read: Odometer Disclosure Statement: What It Is & What to Write →
Oregon Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Oregon DMV
Oregon Department of Transportation — Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Required
Oregon Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure space on the back of the Oregon title. If it cannot be used, ask Oregon DMV to mail you a Secure Odometer Disclosure form.
- Log the precise mileage on sale day — no estimates.
- Check the box that fits: actual mileage, rollover (exceeds mechanical limits), or a known discrepancy (not actual mileage).
- Dated signatures from each party close the disclosure section.
- Add a bill of sale — vehicle, parties, date, price — purely as the record, since Oregon collects no sales tax.
- The buyer submits the signed title and the Form 735-226 title application to an Oregon DMV office to transfer the title and register the vehicle.
- Keep copies of the documents for your records.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' disclaimer does not eliminate the seller's federal obligation to disclose the odometer reading under TIMA.
- Selecting 'not actual mileage' when the odometer has rolled over is an error; use 'exceeds mechanical limits' for a rollover situation.
- The disclosure skipped is the crime committed — federal penalties attach to the omission itself.
- Oregon's lack of a sales tax does not make the transaction informal — the federal disclosure requirement still applies in full.
- However small the loss, the civil remedy starts at $10,000 and triples real damages.
- Treating the odometer box on Form 735-226 as a shortcut. That buyer certification is only for when the seller's disclosure is not available, and lying on it is, per the form, a Class C felony under ORS 815.430.
Oregon Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
What is Oregon Form 735-226 and when is it used?
Form 735-226 is Oregon's Vehicle Title and Registration Application. The buyer uses it to apply for the new title. Its odometer box is a buyer certification, used only when the seller's disclosure is not available; it is not extra space for the seller's disclosure. A false statement on it is a Class C felony under ORS 815.430. It is submitted to an Oregon DMV office along with the title.
Is there a sales tax on vehicle purchases in Oregon?
No. Oregon has no general sales tax, so buyers do not owe any state or local sales tax when purchasing a vehicle. Registration and title fees still apply.
Is a 2000 model-year vehicle exempt from odometer disclosure in Oregon?
Exempt. The federal line sits at model year 2010: that year and older owe no disclosure, and 2011-and-newer vehicles stay covered through their 20th model year.
What penalties apply to odometer fraud in Oregon?
Fines and up to three years per violation on the criminal side; treble damages floored at $10,000 on the civil one.
Where do I write the mileage when I sell a car in Oregon?
Use the odometer space on the back of the Oregon title. If that will not work, ask Oregon DMV to mail you a Secure Odometer Disclosure form. The seller and the buyer both sign. You may write kilometers; DMV will convert the reading to miles on the new title. If the title for a 2011 or newer vehicle is lost or destroyed, the seller must first get a replacement title, then disclose the mileage on the back of it.
Which vehicles are exempt from odometer disclosure in Oregon?
Oregon DMV lists these: vehicles built without an odometer, model year 2010 or older, vehicles that are not self-propelled (such as trailers and campers), vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 pounds, Class I ATVs, and snowmobiles. A transfer is also exempt when at least one current owner stays on the title. DMV will not record a mileage reading that was not required.
What if the odometer is blank, stuck, or has rolled over?
If a digital display is blank, mark the odometer "not readable." If it is stuck, write the reading shown and mark it "not actual." Once a title carries either brand, it cannot be removed. For a rollover, write the number exactly as shown and note that it rolled over. Oregon's example: a five-digit odometer that went from 99999 to 00003 is recorded as "00003," rolled over.
Does an Oregon odometer statement have to be notarized?
No notary is listed on Oregon DMV's odometer page. What it asks for is the disclosure on the title or a secure DMV form, signed by both parties. Someone else may sign the disclosure for the seller only with a secure power of attorney, and only when the title is lost, destroyed, mutilated, or held by a lender.