Oregon Bill of Sale Form

What Is a Bill of Sale in Oregon?

A bill of sale is used to record a transaction of personal property. It normally identifies what was sold, who bought and sold it, the price, and the date of transfer.

Oregon does not use one set of bill of sale rules for every type of property. Vehicles, boats, trailers, and firearms can have additional transfer requirements.

For example, an Oregon vehicle bill of sale can serve as a release of the seller’s ownership interest. However, it does not replace the vehicle title process.

Oregon Bill of Sale Requirements

There is no single list of requirements for every type of transaction. The rules depend on the item that you’re selling. The table below outlines some of the main requirements to be aware of.

Oregon General Bill of Sale

A generic bill of sale in Oregon can be used for personal property that does not have its own title or registration process that you must follow.

Your document should generally include:

• Buyer and seller information
• Clear description of the property
• Serial number or other identifier, if applicable
• Sale date
• Purchase price
• Payment terms, if needed
• Condition of the property
• Any warranties or promises
• Signatures

If you are creating an Oregon as-is bill of sale, you must state that the property is being sold “as is.”

Oregon law recognizes this wording as a way to exclude certain implied warranties when used appropriately.

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Bill of Sale for a Car in Oregon

A bill of sale for a car records the sale and can serve as the seller’s release of interest.

It should include:

• VIN, title number, or plate number
• Year and make
• Buyer and seller information
• Sale date
• Purchase price
• Seller’s release statement and signature

The buyer generally has 30 days to apply for title through the Oregon DMV. A bill of sale does not replace a required title, lien release, or odometer disclosure.

The same general rules apply to an Oregon motorcycle bill of sale.

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Oregon Boat Bill of Sale

A boat bill of sale records the sale of a vessel. It can support the title and registration process.

It should generally include:

• Manufacturer
• Model and model year
• Hull identification number (HIN)
• Oregon registration number, if applicable
• Buyer and seller information
• Sale date
• Lien information, if applicable
• Seller signatures

All motorboats and sailboats 12 feet or longer generally need to be titled and registered with the Oregon State Marine Board.

For an Oregon-titled boat, the original title is normally also required. A buyer who transfers an Oregon boat title more than 30 days after the purchase can face a late-transfer fee.

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Oregon Trailer Bill of Sale

A trailer bill of sale creates a record of a trailer sale and can help establish ownership.

It should normally include:

• Buyer and seller information
• Make and year
• VIN or serial number
• Trailer description
• Sale date
• Purchase price
• Signatures

Trailers weighing 1,800 pounds or less usually do not need a title or registration in Oregon. Trailers over 1,800 pounds generally do if you will use them on public roads.

Title and registration for boats are also handled by the Oregon DMV.

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Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale

An Oregon firearm bill of sale provides a written record of a lawful firearm sale.

It can include:

• Buyer and seller information
• Firearm make and model
• Caliber
• Serial number
• Sale date
• Purchase price
• Signatures

Oregon generally requires most private firearm transfers to go through a licensed dealer for a background check, unless an exception applies.

A firearm bill of sale can record the transaction, but it does not replace the required transfer process.

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How to Write a Bill of Sale in Oregon

Drafting your own bill of sale is simple with Lumr. The steps below explain the whole process.

1. 1

   Add the buyer and seller details

   Enter your name and the buyer’s name.

2. 2

   Describe the property

   Next, give details about what is being sold. Include a VIN, HIN, serial number, or other identifying details when applicable.

3. 3

   Add the sale details

   State the sale date, purchase price, and any agreed payment terms.

4. 4

   State the condition

   Record any warranties or promises. If the property is being sold “as is,” state this clearly.

5. 5

   Add any required details

   Include information specific to the property. For example, a vehicle may need an odometer disclosure, while a boat needs vessel identification details.

6. 6

   Review and sign

   Finally, both parties should sign the document and keep a completed copy for their records.

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Oregon Seller Requirements: Notify DMV of the Sale

After selling, donating, or gifting an Oregon-titled vehicle, you generally must notify the Oregon DMV within 10 days.

You can report the transfer through DMV2U. You may also remove the license plates before the sale, although this is optional.

DMV will continue to list you as the owner until the buyer completes the title transfer