Free New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick, 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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New Brunswick Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
New Brunswick charges 15% HST on private vehicle sales. Unlike Nova Scotia, Ontario, or BC, NB does not apply a wholesale-value floor for private sales — the declared sale price on the bill of sale is accepted for HST calculation purposes. This makes NB one of the few Atlantic provinces where the stated price is used without adjustment.
Exemption: Transfers between immediate family members (spouse, child, parent, sibling) may qualify for an HST exemption with a sworn statutory declaration. Confirm current eligibility with Service NB.
Inspection Requirements
New Brunswick does not require a safety inspection certificate for private passenger car sales between NB residents. A safety inspection is required for commercial vehicles, vehicles brought in from outside New Brunswick, and vehicles that have been rebuilt or salvage-titled.
New Brunswick 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
Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John are the three busiest Service NB offices for vehicle transfers. All three offer walk-in service. New Brunswick's acceptance of the declared sale price (without a book-value floor) makes it particularly straightforward for buyers who have negotiated a fair below-market price on a vehicle with high mileage or cosmetic damage — the tax is calculated on exactly what you paid.