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Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale Form

Use our attorney-drafted legal document builder to create an Oregon firearm bill of sale to transfer gun ownership in Oregon.

Updated March 23, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

Oregon requires a Firearms Bill of Sale in the sale or transfer of a gun.

There is no specific requirement for an Oregon firearm bill of sale template since private sellers and buyers must appear before a licensed firearms dealer to complete the sale and perform a background check on the purchaser before the transaction.

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What is an Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale?

An Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale (also called an Oregon Firearms Transfer Record) details a gun sale in Oregon.

The form contains the firearm seller’s and buyer’s signatures and information about the gun exchanged in the transaction.

What Are the Requirements for Selling a Firearm in Oregon?

Oregon has no specific laws regulating firearms dealers since all sales of firearms must be carried out through a federal firearms licensee (FFL), who must have a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) (Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.435).

Anyone who sells or transfers a firearm in Oregon must conduct a background check on the prospective purchaser, retain a sale record, and provide an engaged trigger or cable lock. Dealers are also required to post a visible safety notice in their stores. (2021 SB 554)

Private Parties Selling Firearms in Oregon

Private individuals are not explicitly restricted from selling firearms. However, all sales must be completed in person before a federally licensed firearms dealer, who will carry out a criminal background check on the licensee (Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.435).

The exceptions are if the transfer is by or to a law enforcement agency or if the transfer is between immediate family members such as a spouse, domestic partner, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, first cousin, niece or nephew.

Because of this, and the requirements for maintaining records, private sales are more difficult to transact in Oregon.

Does the Law in Oregon Require a Firearm Bill of Sale?

Oregon does not specifically require a firearm bill of sale. The Oregon Firearms Transfer Record form contains the same information in a bill of sale.

Firearm Inheritance Laws in Oregon

Oregon Rev. Stat. § 166.435(4)(d)(A) requires that a firearm passed through the death of the firearm owner must be carried out according to the requirements of the Probate Code and transferred by the personal representative of the estate or a trustee of a trust created in the will.

Such transfers can only occur if the transferee is an immediate family member of the deceased firearm owner.

Documents Needed To Complete a Bill of Sale in Oregon

Purchasers must present the Oregon Firearms Transfer Record form and proof of ID with the seller to the federally licensed gun dealer to purchase a firearm.

Additional Oregon Firearm Laws

Who Cannot Purchase a Firearm in Oregon?

Oregon prohibits the purchase of firearms by anyone who:

  • Is under the age of 18
  • Has been convicted of a felony or a domestic violence misdemeanor
  • Is the subject of domestic violence or extreme risk restraining order
  • Is mentally ill or treated in a psychiatric facility

Oregon has a separate law that prohibits transferring or selling a firearm to specific individuals, even if those individuals are not prohibited from possessing firearms under the law (Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.470(1).

Does Oregon Have a Waiting Period for Firearm Sales?

Oregon has no waiting period for firearm sales.

Can You Buy a Firearm in Oregon Without Registering It?

Oregon does not register firearms. The state does maintain a database of licenses obtained by purchasers through licensed firearms dealers.

Does a Gun Bill of Sale Have To Be Notarized in Oregon?

Oregon does not require notarization for a firearm bill of sale.

Is a Record of Firearms Sent to Police in Oregon?

Firearms dealers must maintain a fingerprint record for five years after a sale or background check. Law enforcement may search these records upon presentation of a subpoena (Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.412).

Concealed and Open Carry Laws in Oregon

Oregon allows open carry of handguns and long guns (rifles and shotguns). You can only carry concealed handguns with a concealed handgun license in Oregon.

How To Apply To Carry a Firearm in Oregon

Oregon is a “shall-issue” state. This means the state will issue a concealed handgun license to anyone otherwise qualified.

However, sheriffs have some discretion in denying licenses to those they believe may be a threat to themselves or others based on their background check or past behavior (Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.293(2)).

An applicant is qualified for a concealed handgun license (per Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291) if they:

  • Are a U.S. citizen or a legal resident alien
  • Are At least 21 years old
  • Are a resident of the county where they are applying for the permit
  • Have not been convicted of any felonies or recent misdemeanors
  • Demonstrate competence with a handgun, such as completion of a firearms safety training course
  • Have not been committed or found to have a mental illness
  • Have not been convicted of an offense involving controlled substances
  • Are not required to register as a sex offender in any state
  • Are not subject to a stalking protective order

Applicants must also provide two character references supporting their application and apply to their local sheriff’s office.

Oregon Firearm Reciprocity

Oregon has no laws regarding the ability of other permit carriers to carry concealed firearms in their state. County sheriffs can allow such permit-holders to carry within their counties.

Currently, 28 states honor Oregon concealed-carry permits.

How To Write a Firearm Bill of Sale in Oregon

Private sales in Oregon must go through a federally licensed firearms dealer. The Oregon Firearms Transfer Record form may act as a bill of sale.

Step 1 – Transferee (Buyer) Information

Complete the Buyer Information Data:

  • Full Name
  • Race
  • Sex
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • SSN
  • UPIN
  • Full Address

Step 2 – Eligibility Certification (State Form Only)

Answer all Questions Yes/No

Step 3 – Transferee’s (Buyer’s) Signature

Sign and Date. You are signing under penalty of perjury. 

Step 4 – To Be Completed by Transferor (Seller)

Seller Information 

  • Name
  • Full Address
  • Phone Number

Location of Transfer

  • Building
  • Full Address
  • Phone Number

Type of ID presented by Transferee (Buyer)

  • There are specific IDs that will and will not be accepted. Instructions are provided on the state document, or contact the Oregon State Police.

ID Number and Expiration Date

Additional Identification, if any

Step 5 – Type of Firearm(s) To Be Transferred

Handgun/Long Gun/Both

  • Manufacturer/Importer
  • Model
  • Serial Number
  • Type (i.e., pistol, shotgun)
  • Caliber/Gauge

Initial Response of Oregon State Police

  • Approved: Write in Transaction Approval Number
  • Denied/Cancelled
  • Pending/Delayed: Write in Pending date/date response was received

Transferor’s (Seller’s) Signature

Step 6 – If Transfer Takes Place Later

If the transfer occurs later, the transferee (buyer) must sign again, certifying all Section A’s details are still true and correct.

Summary

You can create your bill of sale conforming to the required details of the Oregon Firearms Transfer Record form. Use our online template to create an Oregon firearm bill of sale. 

Oregon Firearm Bill of Sale Sample

Below is an example of an Oregon firearm bill of sale.