Oregon Bill of Sale
Oregon requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Oregon does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services will accept alongside Form 735-501.
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Oregon bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Oregon's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Oregon Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Oregon Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Oregon Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Oregon Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Oregon Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Oregon Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Oregon RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Oregon ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Oregon Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Oregon Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Oregon Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Oregon Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Oregon Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Oregon Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Oregon Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Oregon Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Oregon Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Oregon Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Oregon General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Oregon Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Oregon: what to know
Oregon's 735-501 is required when the title is missing or does not show the buyer's name. Sellers file a notice of sale separately.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form 735-501.
- Agency: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Oregon notary page.
Oregon at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form 735-501
- Where the buyer registers
- Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv)
Oregon's 735-501 is required when the title is missing or does not show the buyer's name. Sellers file a notice of sale separately.
Common questions
Does Oregon require a bill of sale?+
Oregon requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Oregon's 735-501 is required when the title is missing or does not show the buyer's name. Sellers file a notice of sale separately.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Oregon?+
Oregon does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Oregon bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 735-501, published by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Oregon?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services within the state deadline.