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Oregon puts the clock on the seller: you have 10 days to tell DMV you sold the car. The state also publishes its own bill of sale, Form 735-501.

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What Oregon asks for
  • Oregon DMV publishes a Vehicle Bill of Sale, Form 735-501. You can use it, or a bill of sale with the same details.
  • Sellers must notify DMV of the sale within 10 days (ORS 803.112). You can do this with a Notice of Sale online, or on DMV Form 6890.
  • The seller signs the title over to the buyer.
  • A tip from Oregon's own form: use blue or black ink, don't white out or strike through any names, and make sure the seller's signature is an original, not a photocopy.

The Notice of Sale tells DMV about the sale. It is separate from the bill of sale.

Official sources

Based on official guidance reviewed 5 October 2026. Rules change, so check the official page before you sign.

The sale

The sale

Oregon's form records a date of purchase and a date of release. Left empty, it is the sale date.

Seller

Seller

Buyer

Buyer

The vehicle

The vehicle

The 17-character vehicle identification number on the title.

Odometer

Odometer

Unit
Odometer statement

Do you need a federal odometer statement?

Enter the car's year to see whether federal odometer rules are likely to apply.

This is general information, not legal advice. Read the official rule (opens in a new tab)

Condition and title

Condition and title

Condition of sale
Liens

0 / 600

Signing

Signing

Only some places require it. Check your state.

After the sale

A checklist for you. It is not printed and is never part of the document.

0 of 4 done

Your deadline

Notice of Sale: by October 15, 2026.

Oregon sellers must notify DMV of the sale within 10 days.

Check the official page for the current deadline.

How it works

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Oregon puts the clock on the seller: you have 10 days to tell DMV you sold the car. The state also publishes its own bill of sale, Form 735-501.

What it is

This is a general bill of sale for a car, light truck or van sold in Oregon. Oregon DMV publishes Form 735-501, a Vehicle Bill of Sale you can use as proof of purchase. You can use that form, or this one, which records the same kind of details. The Notice of Sale that tells DMV about the sale is a separate step and isn't a bill of sale.

What to include

  • The date of the sale and the city or county in Oregon where it took place.
  • The full legal names and addresses of the seller and the buyer, written the way they appear on each person's ID.
  • The year, make, model, body style and color of the car, so there is no doubt about which vehicle changed hands.
  • The full 17-character VIN, copied from the title and checked against the plate on the dashboard or door frame.
  • The odometer reading on the day of the sale and whether it shows the actual mileage.
  • The sale price, how it was paid and whether it was paid in full on the day.
  • Whether the car is sold as-is or with a warranty, and whether any loan or lien is still owed on it.
  • Signatures and dates from both people, plus a notary block if your county or the buyer asks for one.

How to fill it in

  1. Check that the seller's name matches the title.
  2. Enter the sale date and the date the seller released the vehicle.
  3. Enter the price.
  4. Fill in both people's details.
  5. Copy the VIN from the title.
  6. Enter the odometer reading and check the helper.
  7. Choose as is or a warranty, and answer the lien question.
  8. Check the preview, download the file, print two copies, and sign both in blue or black ink with an original signature.
  9. Sign the title over to the buyer, notify DMV within 10 days and keep copies.

Common mistakes

  • Not notifying DMV within 10 days.
  • Handing over a photocopied seller signature.
  • Using white-out or striking through names, which Oregon's own form warns against.
  • Treating the Notice of Sale as a bill of sale.
  • Getting one character of the VIN wrong.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Oregon?

Oregon provides a Vehicle Bill of Sale, Form 735-501, to use as proof of purchase. It helps if questions come up when the buyer registers the vehicle.

What is the Notice of Sale?

It is how a seller tells Oregon DMV that the vehicle was sold or transferred. Sellers must do this within 10 days of the sale.

How do I file the Notice of Sale?

DMV takes it online or on DMV Form 6890. Check the DMV site for the current options.

What ink should I use?

Oregon's own bill of sale form says to use blue or black ink, not to white out or strike through names, and that the seller's signature must be an original, not a photocopy.

What is Form 735-501?

It is Oregon DMV's Vehicle Bill of Sale. You can use it, or a bill of sale like this one with the same details.

Official sources

Last reviewed October 5, 2026

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