Free Connecticut Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Connecticut vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, which requires odometer disclosure for all non-exempt vehicles. The exemptions apply to vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR over 16,000 lbs. Connecticut incorporates the odometer disclosure into the Certificate of Title; sellers complete, certify, and sign the odometer section on the title, and buyers countersign — there is no separate Connecticut state odometer form for private-party transfers.
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Connecticut Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Connecticut DMV
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.0635%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Connecticut Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify that the vehicle requires disclosure: model year 2002 or newer and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Read the odometer and write the exact mileage on the title on the date of sale.
- Select the applicable certification: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints full name, signs, and dates the odometer disclosure section of the Connecticut title.
- Buyer prints full name and countersigns the acknowledgment on the title.
- Photocopy the signed title for both parties' records before submitting.
- Submit the title transfer to a Connecticut DMV office — Connecticut charges a 6.35% sales tax on vehicle transactions, payable at the time of transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming an 'as-is' disclaimer eliminates odometer disclosure obligations — it does not under federal or Connecticut law.
- Leaving the certification type unchecked; all three boxes exist because they reflect different legal meanings, and a blank is legally invalid.
- Missing Connecticut's requirement that the buyer register the vehicle promptly — delayed registration compounds title-transfer complications.
- Not accounting for Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax at the DMV counter; the tax is based on the higher of the sale price or the vehicle's book value.
- Obscuring any entry on the title with correction fluid — a mutilated Connecticut title must be replaced before transfer.
Connecticut Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does a 2000 model-year vehicle require odometer disclosure in Connecticut in 2026?
No. A 2000 model-year vehicle is 26 years old in 2026 and is exempt under the federal 25-year threshold. The seller may voluntarily disclose but is not required to do so.
What should I write if the odometer was replaced with a used unit and the mileage is unknown?
Select 'Not actual mileage' and note in the bill of sale that the odometer was replaced and the total accumulated mileage is unknown. Never certify a fabricated number as actual.
Is there a separate Connecticut odometer form for private sales?
No. The odometer disclosure is part of the Connecticut Certificate of Title. Dealers completing the section on a title-application form must use the DMV's H-13B, but private sellers use the title's built-in section.
What are the penalties for falsifying odometer mileage in Connecticut?
Federal penalties reach $10,000 per violation and/or up to 3 years in federal prison. A defrauded buyer can sue for three times actual damages with a minimum award of $1,500, plus attorney's fees.