Oregon Bill of Sale for a Car
A bill of sale may be required for a private car sale in Oregon, depending on the situation. A bill of sale is required only when the seller's name is not on the title; otherwise the signed-over title suffices, and buyers may use DMV Form 735-501 or any document containing the same required information.
Verified against official Oregon sources · 2026-07-07 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
Conditional
Bill of sale notary
No
Official form
Form 735-501 - Vehicle Bill of Sale
Official form: Form 735-501 - Vehicle Bill of Sale · Free printable Oregon template →
What a Oregon car bill of sale must include
- VIN
- a statement releasing interest in the vehicle
- printed name of the seller(s)
- seller's original signature(s) (no photocopies)
- date of sale/release
- buyer's printed name and address (on Form 735-501)
- vehicle plate number, year, make, and title number (on Form 735-501)
For vehicles model year 2011 or newer and under 20 years old, the seller must write the odometer reading on the back of the title and both buyer and seller must sign the disclosure.
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Oregon?
Sometimes. A bill of sale is required only when the seller's name is not on the title; otherwise the signed-over title suffices, and buyers may use DMV Form 735-501 or any document containing the same required information.
Does a Oregon car bill of sale have to be notarized?
No. Oregon does not require a car bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private sale.
Is there an official Oregon bill of sale form?
Yes — Form 735-501 - Vehicle Bill of Sale (linked above). You can also use any document that contains the same information.
What should a Oregon car bill of sale include?
At minimum: vin; a statement releasing interest in the vehicle; printed name of the seller(s); seller's original signature(s) (no photocopies); date of sale/release; buyer's printed name and address (on form 735-501). For vehicles model year 2011 or newer and under 20 years old, the seller must write the odometer reading on the back of the title and both buyer and seller must sign the disclosure.
What should I check before signing the Oregon bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Oregon DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Oregon Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/oregon, verified 2026-07-07.