Free British Columbia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
An odometer disclosure statement is a written certification that the odometer reading shown at the time of a vehicle sale is accurate and reflects the vehicle's true mileage. In British Columbia, odometer fraud is a serious offence under both provincial consumer-protection legislation and the federal Competition Act — sellers who knowingly misrepresent mileage can face civil liability and criminal charges. The statement protects honest sellers by creating a dated record of the disclosed reading.
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British Columbia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Base PST rate is 12% for vehicles under $125,000, calculated on the higher of the declared sale price or the Canadian Black Book average wholesale value. Luxury surcharge: 15% PST on $125,000–$149,999; 20% PST on $150,000 and over.
Exemption: Vehicles gifted between certain family members may qualify for a PST exemption. The federal Luxury Tax (10% on the amount exceeding $100,000 for passenger vehicles) applies separately from BC PST.
Inspection Requirements
BC-registered vehicles sold between BC residents do not require a pre-sale inspection. Out-of-province vehicles entering BC must pass a Designated Inspection Facility (DIF) inspection before they can be registered — typically costs $150–$250.
British Columbia Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Record the exact odometer reading at the date and time of the sale — not an approximate figure.
- Seller certifies that the odometer reading is accurate and that the odometer has not been altered, rolled back, or replaced.
- If the odometer has been replaced or is known to be inaccurate, disclose this explicitly: note the reason, the reading at replacement (if known), and the current reading.
- Both buyer and seller sign the odometer disclosure statement in addition to the main bill of sale.
- Retain a copy of the signed disclosure for at least 6 years — the statute of limitations for fraud claims.
- Run a CARFAX or CarProof history report before signing — compare historical odometer readings with the current reading to detect rollback.
Common Pitfalls
- Writing an approximate or rounded odometer reading — always record the exact figure shown on the instrument cluster.
- Failing to disclose a replaced odometer: if the odometer was replaced at 80,000 km and the dash now shows 40,000 km, this must be explicitly noted on the disclosure.
- Assuming the buyer will not verify the reading: CarProof, CARFAX, and ICBC claims history all record odometer readings at past inspections and insurance events.
- Odometer fraud is not just a civil matter — it can attract criminal fraud charges if done intentionally.
Pro Tip
BC's Autoplan system is more convenient than it first appears — one broker visit handles insurance, registration, and PST simultaneously. The key preparation: complete the APV9T before arriving (most brokers have it available to download), bring the Canadian Black Book value if you want to confirm your PST calculation in advance, and confirm whether the vehicle needs a DIF inspection if it has out-of-province history.