Oregon Bill of Sale

What Oregon requires for a vehicle sale

• If the seller's name is not on the title, the buyer needs a bill of sale with at least the VIN, a release of interest, the seller's printed name and signature, and the sale date.
• DMV's Vehicle Bill of Sale is form 501 (735-501); a separate document with the same information also works.
• The seller signs and dates either the back of the title or a bill of sale.
• For model year 2011 or newer vehicles under 20 years old, the odometer reading goes on the back of the title and both buyer and seller sign it.
• The seller must notify DMV through DMV2U within 10 days, with the buyer's name and address. The seller stays listed as owner until the buyer transfers the title.
• The buyer must apply for title within 30 days; the form notes a late title transfer fee may apply. The seller may remove license plates before selling.

Oregon bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Oregon requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Oregon.

Seller checklist (Oregon)

• Sign and date the back of the title, or a bill of sale.
• Write the odometer reading on the title if the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer and under 20 years old.
• Get the lienholder's signature or a signed release if there was a loan.
• Notify DMV within 10 days through DMV2U.
• Remove your plates if you wish.

Buyer checklist (Oregon)

• Confirm the title matches the VIN and shows all owners and lienholders released.
• Get a bill of sale if the seller's name is not on the title.
• Sign the odometer disclosure alongside the seller.
• Apply for title within 30 days of purchase.

Things to watch in Oregon

• The pages we read do not mention notarization. Check with Oregon DMV.
• The pages we read do not state title fees or taxes. Check with DMV.
• DMV will not accept photocopies of original signatures on form 501.

About this page

We checked this page against the Oregon DMV (ODOT) sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Oregon DMV (ODOT) before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.