An Oregon Bill of Sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another, based on the specific state laws of Oregon (OR).
How to Register a Vehicle in Oregon
You can register your vehicle in person at a local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or by mail through submitting the application, required documents, and fees.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Oregon. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Oregon.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Oregon and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Oregon, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Oregon. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
You must register a vehicle with the title in your name and notify Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services of a title change within 30 days of purchase.
If you bought the vehicle privately, submit the registration documents yourself; dealerships typically handle this for purchased vehicles. Registrations need to be renewed every 2 or 4 years, depending on the vehicle and fees. Renewals can be done online.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: Oregon has no language requirements for a bill of sale, but legal documents are only in English. Use a state-certified interpreter for official translations. The Oregon Judicial Department’s Interpreter Roster lists certified translators.
- Copies: For motor vehicle and watercraft transactions, three copies of the bill of sale are required: one for the titling agency and one for each party. For other sales, two copies are needed: one for the buyer and one for the seller.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement for vehicles less than ten years old
- Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226)
- Compliance with the Low Emissions Vehicle Requirement (for vehicles with fewer than 7,500 miles and of model year 2009 or newer)
- Vehicle Identification Number Inspection if the vehicle has an out-of-state or foreign title
- Proof of a lien release (if applicable)
- Power of Attorney Form (if someone registers on the owner’s behalf)
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
- Registration fees
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Completed Application for Boat Title or Registration (Form 250-R07)
- Registration fees
- Manufacturer’s statement of origin (for new boats)
- Title (use Lost or Replacement Boat Title Application for used boats with missing title)
- Proof of a Hull Identification Number (HIN) (for houseboats and boats without title)
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