Odometer Statement
What this document covers
The Odometer Statement is a legal document that provides a notarized declaration by the seller of a vehicle, confirming the actual mileage at the time of sale. In accordance with federal law, this form is essential for the transfer of vehicle ownership to ensure accuracy in mileage disclosure and to prevent odometer fraud.
Key parts of this document
- Transferor (Seller) declaration of mileage
- Certification options for mileage discrepancies
- Vehicle details including make, model, and body type
- Notary public acknowledgment
- Disclaimer regarding legal consequences for false statements
When this form is needed
This form should be used when selling a vehicle. It is required to officially document the vehicle's mileage at the time of sale, which is important for legal ownership transfer and to protect both the seller and buyer from potential disputes regarding the vehicle's condition and value.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals selling a vehicle
- Car dealerships in vehicle transactions
- Private sellers transferring vehicle ownership
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the seller (transferor) and provide their name.
- Enter the current odometer reading of the vehicle in miles.
- Select one of the certification options regarding mileage accuracy.
- Provide details about the vehicle including make, model, and body type.
- Have your signature notarized by a licensed notary public.
Does this document require notarization?
This document requires notarization to meet legal standards. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide the correct or actual odometer reading.
- Not having the statement notarized, when required.
- Skipping the selection of a certification option, leaving the form ambiguous.
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FAQ
If your vehicle is equipped with an odometer capable of reading 999,999 miles, you need only write in the odometer disclosure "the actual mileage shown" on the odometer. (NOTE: Do not write in tenths of miles.) (Example: If your odometer reads 118, 666.6 miles, you would disclose 118,666 miles on the title.)
A vehiclea20ac2122s odometer reading is one of the key factors in determining what that vehicle is worth, as it indicates the number of miles a vehicle has traveled. A vehicle with high mileage is worth less than a vehicle with low mileage.
If your vehicle is equipped with an odometer capable of reading 999,999 miles, you need only write in the odometer disclosure "the actual mileage shown" on the odometer. (NOTE: Do not write in tenths of miles.) (Example: If your odometer reads 118, 666.6 miles, you would disclose 118,666 miles on the title.)
An odometer disclosure statement is simply a declaration of a vehicle's mileage as indicated by its odometer, and if whether or not it's an accurate reading.On a California vehicle title, the box underneath the two stacked signatures is provided specifically for the odometer disclosure statement.
A sticker inside the vehicle often reads when the car had its last oil change and what its mileage number was at the time. The interior of the car is evenly important. Examine the usage and wear of the wheel, gear lever and pedals and compare this to the mileage number on the odometer.
Whatever number it shows is the distance your bike has covered. If the right number is in a white dial, it means that it shows the meters in 100s covered. So, if it shows 22595 with 5 being in the white dial, that means the distance covered is 2259 km and 500 m.
Odometer codes are shown to reflect the known reliability of the odometer reading. Actual means that the odometer reading is believed to be the true and actual mileage of the lot.Exempt means that by Federal Law, no odometer code is required to be displayed for this lot.
