Updated February 06, 2023
An odometer disclosure statement is a required attachment to a vehicle bill of sale at the time of purchase for all vehicles below 16,000 pounds and under 10 years of age. It is required by federal law in all 50 states to be filed for the finalization of the sale and allows the buyer of the vehicle to apply for registration (along with the title, bill of sale, and any other required forms).
Depending on the state, there may be a state-specific odometer disclosure statement provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Federal law – 49 U.S. Code § 32705 (Disclosure requirements on transfer of motor vehicles)
Odometer Disclosures – By State
Sample
ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Federal and State law requires that you state the mileage upon transfer of ownership. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment.
I, [SELLER’S NAME], state that the odometer now reads [#] miles (NO TENTHS) and to the best of my knowledge that it reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle described below, unless one of the following statements is checked.
☐ – (1) I hereby certify that the odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in excess of its mechanical limits
☐ – (2) I hereby certify that the odometer reading is not the actual mileage. WARNING – ODOMETER DISCREPANCY
VEHICLE DETAILS
- MAKE : [MAKE]
- BODY STYLE: [BODY STYLE]
- MODEL: [MODEL]
- YEAR: [YEAR]
- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN): [17 DIGITS]
LAST PLATE STATE: [STATE]
LAST PLATE NUMBER: [PLATE #]
SELLER’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE: ___________________________
PRINT NAME: ___________________________
SELLER’S ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGING MILEAGE READING AS CERTIFIED
BUYER’S SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE: ___________________________
PRINT NAME: ___________________________
BUYER’S ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
DATE OF CERTIFICATION: ___________________________
The provisions of this disclosure statement section shall not apply to the following transfers:
(1) A vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds;
(2) A vehicle that is not self-propelled;
(3) A vehicle that is 10 years old or older; or
(4) A new vehicle prior to its first transfer for purposes other than resale.
(5) A new vehicle sold directly by the manufacturer to any agency of the United States in conformity with contractual specifications.
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