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This Oregon DMV motor vehicle bill of sale document includes specific details about the vehicle, the seller, and the buyer. The seller must notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within ten days of the vehicle sale (Notice of Vehicle Sale), whereas the buyer must complete vehicle registration within 30 days. Both parties must sign the form to validate the transfer of ownership.
Type of Sale
The Registration Process
- When you purchase a vehicle in Oregon, you must notify the state of the change in ownership within thirty (30) days.
- When buying vehicle from a dealership, they should take care of the registration paperwork.
- If you purchase from a private seller, you must take care of the registration yourself.
- The registration period can be two or four years, depending on the fees paid and the vehicle’s characteristics.
- Once registered, you can renew the registration online and pay the fee.
Where to Register Vehicle
Suppose you need to register your vehicle on your own. In that case, you must gather all the necessary documents and visit a DMV location in person, mail the forms to the Oregon DMV in Salem, or register online.
Required Registration Documents
- Application for Title and Registration (Form 735-226)
- Bill of Sale
- State driver’s license
- Payment of all fees (calculate fees)
- Proof of compliance with Oregon’s insurance requirements
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Proof of compliance with Low Emissions Vehicle Requirement
- Documents required for vehicles new to Oregon
- Proof of lien release for vehicles previously under a lien
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form
- Registration fees