Free Victoria Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
An odometer disclosure statement certifies the recorded mileage on a vehicle at the time of sale. In Victoria, 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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Victoria Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Victoria charges stamp duty calculated as $8.40 per $200 of the vehicle's market value (or the next $200 part) for vehicles up to $68,740 in value. For a $25,000 car: ceil($25,000 / $200) × $8.40 = 125 × $8.40 = $1,050. Higher rates apply above $68,740. Duty is assessed on the market value, not just the stated sale price.
Exemption: Transfers between spouses, domestic partners, and certain family members may qualify for a stamp duty concession in Victoria. Confirm with the State Revenue Office Victoria (sro.vic.gov.au).
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) is required for the buyer to transfer registration in Victoria. The RWC confirms the vehicle meets minimum Victorian road safety standards. It is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The seller is not legally obligated to provide the RWC, but buyers should insist on it before purchase — without it, the buyer cannot register the car. An "unregistered vehicle permit" allows the buyer to transport an unroadworthy vehicle but not to drive it generally.
Victoria 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
Victorian car sales have the strictest seller deadline in Australia: the Notice of Disposal must be lodged within 1 business day. Arrange the Roadworthy Certificate before listing to avoid last-minute complications, and confirm the stamp duty calculation on vicroads.vic.gov.au before the transfer appointment. Sellers who miss the NoD deadline face real legal risk — make it the first thing you do after handing over the keys.