Free Colorado Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Colorado vehicle sales are subject to the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, requiring sellers to certify the odometer reading at transfer unless the vehicle is 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) or has a GVWR above 16,000 lbs. Colorado places the odometer disclosure directly on the Certificate of Title; sellers complete and sign the odometer section and buyers countersign before submitting the title to a Colorado DMV office or county motor vehicle office.
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Colorado Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Colorado DMV
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.029%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Colorado Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Check exemptions: vehicle must be a 2002 or newer model year and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under for disclosure to be required.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of sale.
- Select the correct certification on the Colorado title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer section of the Colorado Certificate of Title.
- Buyer prints name and countersigns to acknowledge the disclosure.
- Make copies of the completed title for both seller and buyer before submitting.
- Complete the title transfer at a county motor vehicle office — Colorado does not have a statewide deadline but delays can complicate re-registration.
Common Pitfalls
- Thinking an 'as-is' sale negates the federal TIMA requirement — it does not. Odometer disclosure is mandatory regardless of sale terms.
- Checking the wrong certification box. Selecting 'Actual mileage' when the odometer has rolled over 100,000 miles is federal fraud.
- Forgetting that Colorado's specific ownership tax (SOT) is assessed at title transfer; calculating it separately from the 2.9% sales/use tax avoids surprises.
- Not getting the buyer's countersignature — both parties must sign for the disclosure to be legally complete.
- Altering or erasing any entry on the title — corrections require a new title application through Colorado DMV.
Colorado Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is odometer disclosure required on a 2001 model-year truck sold in Colorado in 2026?
No. A 2001 model-year vehicle is 25 years old in 2026 and meets the federal exemption. Disclosure is not legally required, though it is good practice.
The odometer on my car stopped working two years ago — what do I disclose?
Select 'Not actual mileage' and indicate in your bill of sale that the odometer has been inoperative since a specific date or for an unknown period. Do not guess a mileage figure and call it 'actual.'
Does Colorado require a separate odometer disclosure form?
No. The odometer certification is part of the Colorado Certificate of Title. No additional state form is required for private-party transfers.
What happens if I commit odometer fraud in Colorado?
Federal penalties include fines up to $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment per violation. Civil liability under 49 U.S.C. § 32710 allows the buyer to recover triple damages, minimum $1,500, plus attorney's fees.