The Federal Truth in Mileage Act (1986) requires the California DMV to collect and validate the odometer reading for most motor vehicles upon initial registration and registered owner transfers. Odometer mileage readings are mandatory when the vehicle is initially registered or when transfer ownership occurs.

Federal and State law require that you state the mileage upon transfer of ownership. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment.

Federal and State law require that the seller states the mileage in connection with the transfer of ownership. Failure to complete the odometer statement, or providing a false statement, may result in fines and/or imprisonment.

Odometer fraud is prohibited under both federal and state laws. While each state has its own individual statute, federal law prohibits disconnecting, resetting, or altering of a vehicle's odometer with intent to change the number of miles indicated.

All states are required to provide an odometer disclosure section/space on complying titles or complying forms. The odometer disclosure should contain: The complete vehicle description (make, year model, body type, and vehicle identification number). The date of sale.

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.

Certificate of Origin This document comes from the manufacturer and is provided to the dealer. When the vehicle is sold the dealer completes the reassignment of this document, which is what you will need to title your new vehicle.