Oregon Golf Cart Bill of Sale
Oregon 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 Oregon golf cart bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services looks for, matching the fields on Form 735-501. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
Golf cart details
Price and terms
How to sell a golf cart in Oregon
A golf cart bill of sale records the make, model, serial number and whether the cart is gas or electric, plus the price and date. Standard golf carts are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record. Street-legal low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are titled and registered like cars.
Seller steps
- Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
- Agree on the price and fill in the Oregon golf cart bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the Serial / VIN.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Oregon does not require a notary.
- Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the golf cart has one.
- File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services if Oregon offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.
Buyer steps
- Bring the signed bill of sale (or Oregon's Form 735-501), the signed title and your ID to the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
- Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
- Register within Oregon's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.
Before you sign
- The serial plate is usually under the seat, on the frame or under the glove box.
- State the battery age for electric carts; it drives the value.
- Note whether it is a true LSV (lights, seat belts, 17-digit VIN) or a standard cart.
- Include the charger in the description if it comes with the cart.
Why a bill of sale matters for a golf cart
- Golf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Needed for HOA, community or county permit stickers in many areas.
- If the cart is an LSV, the DMV needs the price for tax.
- Lists the charger and batteries, which are a big part of the value.
Selling a golf cart? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Oregon checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.
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)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Oregon accepts its Vehicle Bill of Sale (735-501) or any document with the VIN, a statement releasing interest, the seller's printed name and signature and the date; it is required when the title is missing or does not name the buyer. Plates stay with the seller. Sellers notify DMV of the sale within 10 days.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other Oregon forms
- Oregon Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Oregon Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Oregon Boat Bill of Sale
- Oregon Trailer Bill of Sale
- Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale
- Oregon Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Oregon RV Bill of Sale
- Oregon ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Oregon Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Oregon Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Oregon Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Oregon Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Oregon Equipment Bill of Sale
- Oregon Tractor Bill of Sale
- Oregon Horse Bill of Sale
- Oregon Dog Bill of Sale
- Oregon Livestock Bill of Sale
- Oregon General Bill of Sale
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Oregon golf cart bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a golf cart in Oregon?+
Oregon requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Oregon accepts its Vehicle Bill of Sale (735-501) or any document with the VIN, a statement releasing interest, the seller's printed name and signature and the date; it is required when the title is missing or does not name the buyer. Plates stay with the seller. Sellers notify DMV of the sale within 10 days. Oregon publishes Form 735-501 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Oregon golf cart bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Oregon does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.
Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Oregon?+
To the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.
Do golf carts have titles?+
Standard golf carts do not. Low-speed vehicles built for public roads do, and are registered like cars. If yours has a 17-character VIN and a seat belt, it is probably an LSV.
Do I need a bill of sale for a golf cart?+
It is the only document most buyers will ever have for it, so yes. Communities that require golf cart permits usually ask for one too.