How to Prove You Sold a Car Without a Bill of Sale in Oregon
Selling a car to a private individual in Oregon has been made a fairly straightforward process with the bill of sale. The bill of sale is a form document available from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, which memorializes the transfer of title of the car. The Department of Motor Vehicles requires the use of the bill of sale. However, if you lost the bill of sale and need another form of proof of the sale, there are alternatives.
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Instructions
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Search for Form 6890, titled "Notice of Sale or Transfer of Vehicle" in your files. Form 6890 must be completed and filed with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days of the date of sale. The transfer document includes the name of the seller, the purchaser and a description of the vehicle.
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Look for any contract that you entered into to sell the car. Although some parties only use a bill of sale, if you used a formalized written contract, this is the best proof that you sold the car.
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Contact the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. Ask whether it has has any documentation reflecting a transfer of the title to the car. Request that it provide the documentation to you.
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Tips & Warnings
If another party is disputing that you sold the car, it is best to contact an Oregon lawyer immediately.
This article does not constitute legal advice. See an attorney.
