Free Florida Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Florida vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, and Florida Statutes § 319.225. The exemption line runs at model year 2010: that year and older owe nothing, 2011-and-newer vehicles disclose until 20 model years old, and anything over 16,000 lbs GVWR is out regardless. FLHSMV procedure has the seller make the disclosure in the "Transfer of Title by Seller" section of the Florida Certificate of Title, printing and signing their name, and the buyer acknowledge it the same way; the buyer's title application, HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration), also carries an odometer declaration and goes to a Florida county tax collector's office.
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Odometer disclosure is a federal requirement under 49 CFR §580, not just a best practice — and falsifying mileage is a federal crime. Our guide explains exactly what each field requires, which model years are exempt, and what to do if the odometer has rolled over. Read: Odometer Disclosure Statement: What It Is & What to Write →
Florida Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Florida DHSMV
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Florida Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: model year 2011 or newer and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Obtain Form HSMV 82040 from the DHSMV website or a county tax collector's office.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of sale in the "Transfer of Title by Seller" section of the Florida title.
- Select the correct certification: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits (odometer rollover)', or 'Not actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY)'.
- Seller signs and prints name in the title's "Transfer of Title by Seller" section.
- Buyer signs and prints name to acknowledge the disclosure in that section.
- Both parties keep photocopies of the completed title assignment.
- Submit HSMV 82040 to a Florida county tax collector's office within 30 days; Florida's 6% sales tax is collected at transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Selling 'as-is' does not waive the odometer disclosure obligation under Florida law or federal TIMA.
- Using an old or unofficial version of HSMV 82040 — Florida periodically revises the form and the DHSMV may reject outdated versions.
- Missing Florida's 30-day title-transfer deadline; a $20 late fee applies after 30 days from delivery.
- Forgetting that Florida's 6% state sales tax may be supplemented by a county surtax (typically 0.5–1.5% depending on county).
- Leaving a printed name blank in the title's odometer disclosure — FLHSMV procedure says the application must be rejected if the printed name is left blank.
Florida Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where exactly does the odometer disclosure appear on a Florida title transfer?
In the "Transfer of Title by Seller" section of the Florida Certificate of Title. FLHSMV procedure has the seller make the disclosure by signing and printing their name, and the buyer acknowledge it the same way. The buyer's title application (HSMV 82040) also includes an odometer declaration.
My car's odometer shows 47,000 but I know it rolled over — what do I select?
Select 'Exceeds mechanical limits' in the odometer disclosure and record the current displayed reading (47,000). This alerts the buyer that the true total mileage is higher than the displayed figure.
Does an 'as-is' sale in Florida exempt me from disclosing the odometer?
No. Florida Statutes § 319.225 and federal TIMA both require disclosure on every non-exempt transfer. 'As-is' relates to the vehicle's mechanical condition, not its mileage history.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Florida?
Florida classifies odometer fraud as a third-degree felony under § 319.35, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 in fines per violation. Federal penalties add up to $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment. Civil liability is triple damages, minimum $1,500.
Is a 2001 model-year car exempt from HSMV 82040's odometer section?
Yes — model year 2010 and older vehicles are federally exempt, and 2001 is well within that. You may leave the odometer section blank or note 'EXEMPT' — but voluntary disclosure never hurts.