Free Tasmania Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
An odometer disclosure statement certifies the recorded mileage on a vehicle at the time of sale. In Tasmania, 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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Tasmania Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Stamp duty on private vehicle sales in Tasmania is $3 per $100 of market value or sale price, whichever is higher. On a $25,000 car the duty is $750. The State Revenue Office Tasmania assesses duty based on Redbook guide values for the make, model, and year.
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
Tasmania does not require a roadworthy certificate for private car sales. The incoming owner's vehicle will be inspected when it is first re-registered in their name if it has been off the road, but no pre-sale inspection is mandated.
Registration
Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Service Tasmania — separate from the transfer agency.
Tasmania 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
Tasmania's private vehicle transfer process is one of the more straightforward in Australia — no roadworthy requirement, a reasonable 14-day buyer deadline, and accessible Service Tasmania centres across Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport. The key risk area is the seller's notification timing, which should be completed on the day of sale.