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 odometer disclosure is captured on the certificate of title or on Oregon Form 735-226 (Vehicle Title and Registration Application); 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, when the 10-year exemption applies, 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
Not required
Oregon Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure section on the Oregon certificate of title, or obtain Form 735-226 if the title lacks adequate space.
- 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 completed title or Form 735-226 to an Oregon DMV office to transfer the title and register the vehicle.
- Documents stay in the file for at least five years.
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 $1,500 and triples real damages.
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. It includes an odometer disclosure section and is used when the existing title does not have adequate space for the disclosure or when a separate application form is needed. 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?
Ten thousand dollars and three years per violation on the criminal side; treble damages floored at $1,500 on the civil one.