Portland, Oregon
How to Fill Out a Portland Yacht Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a yacht bill of sale in Portland, Oregon. Includes the exact Oregon DMV – Portland Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$77.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Portland Yacht 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 – Portland Office.
- 2
Record Yacht 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 for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the Oregon DMV – Portland Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 8710 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (503) 299-9999. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $77.00 and sales tax at 0.50%.
Portland Title & Registration Office
Office
Oregon DMV – Portland Office
Address
8710 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
Phone
(503) 299-9999
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Multnomah County:
- No sales tax on used private-party vehicle sales in Oregon
- Title transfer at an Oregon DMV office within 30 days
- DEQ emissions test required in the Portland metro area
- Seller must sign the 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 — Yacht Bill of Sale in Portland
- Where do I file a yacht bill of sale in Portland?
- File at the Oregon DMV – Portland Office, located at 8710 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (503) 299-9999.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Portland?
- The title transfer fee in Multnomah County is $77.00. Combined sales tax rate: 0.50%. Oregon has no sales tax but charges a 0.5% vehicle privilege/use tax on new vehicles. No tax on used private-party sales.
- Does Portland, Oregon require notarization for a yacht bill of sale?
- No. Oregon does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.