Salem, Oregon
How to Fill Out a Salem Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a heavy equipment bill of sale in Salem, Oregon. Includes the exact Oregon DMV – Salem Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$77.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Salem Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Oregon DMV – Salem Office.
- 2
Record Heavy Equipment details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Oregon title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Oregon does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the Oregon DMV – Salem Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1905 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (503) 945-5000. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $77.00 and sales tax at 0.00%.
Salem Title & Registration Office
Office
Oregon DMV – Salem Office
Address
1905 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone
(503) 945-5000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Marion County:
- No sales tax on used vehicle purchases
- Title transfer within 30 days
- DEQ emissions testing required in Salem area
- Seller must sign title assignment
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the OR DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale in Salem
- Where do I file a heavy equipment bill of sale in Salem?
- File at the Oregon DMV – Salem Office, located at 1905 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (503) 945-5000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Salem?
- The title transfer fee in Marion County is $77.00. Combined sales tax rate: 0.00%. Oregon has no sales tax. No tax on used private-party sales.
- Does Salem, Oregon require notarization for a heavy equipment bill of sale?
- No. Oregon does not require notarization.