Oklahoma Firearm Bill of Sale
Oklahoma requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Oklahoma firearm bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Service Oklahoma looks for, matching the fields on Form 718. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
Firearm details
Price and terms
How to sell a firearm in Oklahoma
A firearm bill of sale records a private gun sale: the make, model, caliber and serial number, the price, the date, and a statement from each party that the sale is legal where it is taking place. It is the seller's proof that the firearm left their possession on a specific date.
Seller steps
- Confirm you hold clear ownership. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
- Agree on the price and fill in the Oklahoma firearm bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
- Sign it. Signing in front of a notary is not always required in Oklahoma, but offices ask for it often enough that it is worth the few dollars.
- Check Oklahoma's private-sale rules. If the state requires a background check or a licensed-dealer transfer, complete that step before the firearm changes hands.
- Hand over the firearm and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Buyer steps
- Check the description against the firearm itself before you sign.
- Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
- If you bought it for a business, give the bill of sale to your bookkeeper for the asset record.
Before you sign
- Copy the serial number exactly; letters and numbers like O/0 and I/1 cause problems.
- Check your state's private-sale rules first. Several states require a background check through a licensed dealer for private sales.
- Record a government ID number for the buyer only if your state requires it; otherwise ID type and state is enough.
- Both parties sign and keep a copy.
Why a bill of sale matters for a firearm
- Proves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Records the serial number so the buyer can show lawful ownership.
- Includes a buyer eligibility statement, which many sellers insist on.
- Some states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer; the bill of sale travels with that paperwork.
Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.
Oklahoma at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization recommended
- Official state form
- Form 718
- Where the buyer registers
- Service Oklahoma (oklahoma.gov/service.html)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Oklahoma titles are now mostly electronic, and Service Oklahoma's Form 718 Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title takes the place of the paper title; it must be notarized. Paper titles are assigned on the back. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other Oklahoma forms
- Oklahoma Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Boat Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Trailer Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma RV Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Equipment Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Tractor Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Horse Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Dog Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Livestock Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma General Bill of Sale
- Oklahoma Business Bill of Sale
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Oklahoma firearm bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a firearm in Oklahoma?+
Oklahoma requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Oklahoma titles are now mostly electronic, and Service Oklahoma's Form 718 Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title takes the place of the paper title; it must be notarized. Paper titles are assigned on the back. Plates stay with the seller. Oklahoma publishes Form 718 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Oklahoma firearm bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Notarization is not always required in Oklahoma, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Oklahoma.
Does the buyer need to file a firearm bill of sale in Oklahoma?+
No. Firearms are not titled or registered with the state, so there is nothing to file. The signed bill of sale is the ownership record; each party keeps a copy. Check Oklahoma's private-sale rules, since some states require a licensed-dealer transfer or background check.
Is a bill of sale required for a private gun sale?+
Federal law does not require one for sales between residents of the same state, but a growing number of states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. Check your state's rules on the state page before selling.
Should a firearm bill of sale be notarized?+
It is not required anywhere, but some sellers choose to notarize it for a stronger record. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary block.