Oregon Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
Oregon DMV is specific about what a bill of sale has to say. If the seller’s name is not on the title, the buyer needs one, and it must contain “at least the VIN, a statement releasing interest in the vehicle, the printed name of the seller(s), the seller’s signature(s), and the date of sale.” DMV adds: “We cannot process a Bill of Sale without this information.” The generator below covers all five, plus the price, odometer and as-is terms.
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How it works
- 01 Oregon is already selected
The governing-law clause names the state; change it only if the sale happens elsewhere.
- 02 Enter the item and the parties
Vehicle, boat or general item — VIN and odometer, or HIN — plus price, payment method, seller and buyer.
- 03 Review clause by clause
The as-is terms, the seller’s title warranty and, for vehicles, the federal odometer statement.
- 04 Download, then file Oregon’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What Oregon actually requires
Oregon rules for a private sale
Last verified September 30, 2026- When a bill of sale is needed When the seller is not on the title
Buyers are told to make sure the seller hands over the title matching the VIN and that all owners and lienholders on it “have released interest.” Then: “If the seller’s name is not on the title, get a Bill of Sale from them.” You may use DMV’s Vehicle Bill of Sale “or a separate document containing the same information (at least the VIN, a statement releasing interest in the vehicle, the printed name of the seller(s), the seller’s signature(s), and the date of sale).”
- Buyer’s deadline 30 days; $25 late, then $50
The buyer has “30 days from the date of sale to submit your application or you will have a late fee.” Late title transfers between 31 and 60 days incur a $25 fee, and after 60 days a $50 fee, when the vehicle was Oregon-titled.
- Seller’s steps Sign the title or a bill of sale; notify DMV in 10 days
The seller signs and dates “either the back of the title or a Bill of Sale,” and uses DMV2U “to notify DMV of the sale within 10 days” — or the paper Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle, form 735-6890. The form itself says it “Is NOT a bill of sale”, is only used to note on the record that the vehicle is sold, and that the owner on DMV records “will not change until the buyer is issued a title.” Sellers “may remove your license plates before selling your vehicle.”
- Odometer Model year 2011 or newer, under 20 years old
“If the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer and under 20 years old, you must have an odometer disclosure,” and the seller writes “the odometer reading on the back of the title.” Older vehicles are exempt under the federal 20-year rule.
- Out-of-state title $9 VIN inspection
If the vehicle has an out-of-state or foreign title, the buyer also needs a vehicle identification number inspection for $9, which DMV says “can be done during your title appointment at DMV.”
How this document fits Oregon’s paperwork
Official form: 735-501 — Vehicle Bill of Sale (rev. 4-25). DMV’s own form: VIN, plate number, year, make and title number; the sentence “I transfer all rights, title and interest in the above-described vehicle to” the buyer; and each seller’s printed name, signature and date of release. Blue or black ink only, and it “Must be original seller’s signature (no photocopies).”
If the seller’s name is on the title, the signed and dated title is the transfer and the bill of sale is your record of price and terms. If it is not, the bill of sale is part of what DMV processes, so it must carry the VIN, a release of interest, each seller’s printed name and signature, and the date. The generated document includes all of these; form 735-501 is DMV’s one-page version. Sellers then notify DMV within ten days, and buyers apply for title within thirty.
FAQ
Oregon bill of sale questions
- Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Oregon?
- Not always. Oregon DMV tells buyers to get a bill of sale when the seller’s name is not on the title. When it is, the seller can sign and date the back of the title instead. A bill of sale is still the only place the price, the odometer reading and any as-is terms are written down, so most private sellers use one either way.
- What has to be on an Oregon bill of sale?
- At least the VIN, a statement releasing interest in the vehicle, the printed name of each seller, each seller’s signature, and the date of sale. DMV says it cannot process a bill of sale without this information. Its own form, 735-501, also asks for the plate number, year, make, title number and the buyer’s name and address.
- How do I notify Oregon DMV that I sold my car?
- Within ten days, through DMV2U online or with the Notice of Sale or Transfer of a Vehicle, form 735-6890. The notice marks the record as sold; the owner on DMV records does not change until the buyer is issued a title.
- Is there a late fee for transferring an Oregon title?
- Yes, when the vehicle was Oregon-titled and the buyer applies more than 30 days after the sale: $25 for a transfer between 31 and 60 days, and $50 after 60 days.
- Does an Oregon bill of sale need to be notarized?
- Neither the DMV page nor form 735-501 asks for a notary. What the form does insist on is ink — blue or black only — and an original seller’s signature; photocopies are not accepted.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Vehicle-transfer rules are set by each state and change; confirm the current rule with the agency cited and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.