Oregon Horse 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 horse 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
Horse details
Price and terms
How to sell a horse in Oregon
A horse bill of sale records who sold which horse to whom, with the horse's name, breed, sex, age, markings, registration and any brand or microchip, plus the price and the condition the horse is sold in. Breed registries require it to transfer registration papers, and it is the buyer's proof of ownership if the horse is ever disputed.
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 horse bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Oregon does not require a notary.
- Hand over any registration papers, manuals, receipts or health records that go with the horse.
- Hand over the horse and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Buyer steps
- Check the description against the horse itself before you sign.
- Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
- Transfer any registration papers and update the microchip or brand records in your name.
Before you sign
- Describe markings precisely; two sorrel geldings look alike on paper.
- Attach a copy of the registration papers and the Coggins.
- State whether the horse is sold as-is or with any soundness guarantee, and for what use.
- Note any known vices or health conditions in the terms field.
Why a bill of sale matters for a horse
- Breed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Proves ownership in a dispute, which happens with horses more than people expect.
- Documents the health records and Coggins test that came with the horse.
- An as-is clause covers soundness and temperament; without it the buyer may claim a warranty.
Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.
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.
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 Golf Cart 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 Dog Bill of Sale
- Oregon Livestock Bill of Sale
- Oregon General Bill of Sale
- Oregon Business Bill of Sale
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Oregon horse bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a horse in Oregon?+
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. Oregon publishes Form 735-501 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Oregon horse 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.
Does the buyer need to file a horse bill of sale in Oregon?+
No. Horses 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.
Does a horse bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Not by law, but some registries ask for a notarized transfer. Check the registry rules; the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary page.
Can I sell a horse without registration papers?+
Yes, as a grade horse. The bill of sale is then the only ownership document, so be thorough with the description.