Selling a car in Oregon: the paperwork
| Oregon seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| Report the sale | Notice of sale (DMV2U), within 10 days, online |
| Duplicate title | 735-515; $101 to $192 (based on MPG rating) |
| Junk without a title | Title required |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Oregon DMV. Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.
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Where we pick up in Oregon
We buy cars in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Bend and Medford, and in every other town in Oregon a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.
How it works in Oregon
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Oregon, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Cities we serve in Oregon
Local pickup details for these cities are below. We buy everywhere else in Oregon too, from the suburbs to the smallest towns.
Oregon car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in Oregon?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Oregon title, apply to the Oregon DMV with 735-515. The fee is $101 to $192 (based on MPG rating).
Can I junk a car without a title in Oregon?
No. ORS 822.137 penalizes dismantlers that acquire a vehicle without a certificate of sale and, if applicable, the certificate of title; ORS 822.133 bars dismantling before obtaining an ownership record or salvage title. To replace a lost Oregon title, apply to the Oregon DMV with 735-515. The fee is $101 to $192 (based on MPG rating).
How do I tell the Oregon DMV that I sold my car?
File the Notice of sale (DMV2U) with the state within 10 days of the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. Filing it protects you from tickets, tolls and liability for anything that happens after the car leaves.
Is pickup really free everywhere in Oregon?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Oregon a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- Oregon DMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle
- Oregon DMV: Titling Your Vehicle
- Oregon DMV: Forms (735-515 Application for Replacement Title)
- Oregon DMV: Vehicle Fees
- ORS chapter 822, sections 822.133 and 822.137 (Oregon Legislature, 2025 edition)
- Oregon DMV form 735-270, Vehicle Dismantler's Notice
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.