Free Queensland Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
An odometer disclosure statement certifies the recorded mileage on a vehicle at the time of sale. In Queensland, 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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Queensland Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Queensland stamp duty (transfer duty) on motor vehicles is $3 per $100 of the vehicle's dutiable value for vehicles up to $100,000, then $3.50 per $100 above $100,000. A $25,000 car: $25,000 × 3% = $750. A $110,000 car: ($100,000 × 3%) + ($10,000 × 3.50%) = $3,000 + $350 = $3,350. Duty is assessed on the higher of the sale price or market value.
Exemption: Transfers between spouses or domestic partners, and certain family member transfers, may qualify for transfer duty concessions in Queensland. Confirm eligibility with the Queensland Revenue Office (qro.qld.gov.au).
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
A Safety Certificate (roadworthy) is required for all private vehicle sales in Queensland. Unlike some other states, Queensland mandates the safety certificate on all private sales — the seller must provide it. The Safety Certificate is valid for 2 months or 2,000 km from the date of issue, whichever comes first.
Queensland 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
Queensland car sales have the clearest seller checklist in Australia: Safety Certificate (all private sales, 2-month/2,000 km validity), Notice of Change of Ownership within 3 days, and transfer duty at $3/$100. The buyer's 3-month window is generous, but the Safety Certificate's clock is ticking from the moment it is issued — time the inspection accordingly.