Free Australian Capital Territory Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
An odometer disclosure statement certifies the recorded mileage on a vehicle at the time of sale. In Act, odometer tampering is an offence under the Motor Dealers Act and the Australian Consumer Law. A signed odometer disclosure creates a dated record that protects honest sellers and gives buyers documented recourse if the mileage was misrepresented. The disclosure should be completed as part of the bill of sale at the time the vehicle changes hands.
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Australian Capital Territory Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Stamp duty on private vehicle sales in the ACT is $3 per $100 of market value (concessional rate for eligible private sales). The duty is administered by the ACT Revenue Office and assessed on the higher of the sale price or Redbook market value.
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
The ACT requires a Vehicle Safety Check (VSC) — equivalent to a roadworthy certificate — for all private vehicle sales before the registration can be transferred. The VSC must be conducted by an Access Canberra-accredited inspection station and is typically the seller's responsibility.
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Access Canberra — separate from the transfer agency.
Australian Capital Territory Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Record the exact odometer reading at the time of sale — photograph the instrument cluster as additional evidence.
- Seller certifies in writing that the odometer reading is accurate and has not been altered or replaced.
- If the odometer has been replaced, disclose the reason, the reading at replacement (if known), and the current reading.
- Both buyer and seller sign the odometer disclosure statement.
- Run a PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) check and obtain a vehicle history report before signing.
- Retain signed copies of the disclosure for at least 6 years.
Common Pitfalls
- Approximate or rounded readings — always record the exact figure shown on the odometer.
- Failing to disclose a replaced odometer: this is a specific offence under Australian motor dealer legislation.
- Assuming the buyer won't verify: PPSR searches, RACQ/NRMA history checks, and service records all contain historical odometer readings.
- Odometer fraud carries criminal penalties in all Australian states, including fines and imprisonment.
Pro Tip
The ACT's mandatory VSC is the step that most sellers from interstate underestimate. Book the inspection well before listing — most accredited stations in Canberra have 1–2 week wait times. Given the small territory size and single Access Canberra centre, coordinating the VSC, bill of sale signing, and same-day notification in one planned session significantly reduces risk.