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How to Fill Out an Odometer Disclosure Statement in Texas: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Obtain the proper form. ... Step 2: Provide vehicle information. ... Step 3: Indicate odometer reading. ... Step 4: Sign and date the form. ... How to Know if the Odometer has been Tampered With. ... Signs that an odometer has been tampered with:
The Federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, requires that you (the transferor) state the mileage in connection with the transfer of ownership. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment.
Federal and Texas Laws against Odometer Tampering Odometer tampering is not a crime that goes unnoticed or unpunished. It is considered illegal under federal and state laws, including Texas. In the U.S, the federal law pertaining to odometer tampering falls under the U.S. Code Title 49, sections 32703-32705.
Section 501.072 requires the transferor of a motor vehicle transferred in this state to provide to the transferee a disclosure of the vehicle's odometer reading at the time of the transfer in compliance with 49 U.S.C.
The Odometer Disclosure Statement must be signed by both the seller and the buyer, and it should include details such as the make, model, year, mileage reading at time of sale, and odometer type.