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. Vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR above 16,000 lbs are exempt. Florida uses DHSMV Form HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration), which includes an integrated odometer disclosure section — both seller and buyer must complete and sign that section before submitting the form to a Florida county tax collector's office.
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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
0.06%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Florida Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: model year 2002 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 designated field on HSMV 82040.
- 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 seller certification section of HSMV 82040.
- Buyer signs and prints name in the buyer acknowledgment section.
- Both parties keep photocopies of the completed HSMV 82040.
- 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- Using an old or unofficial version of HSMV 82040 — Florida periodically revises the form and the DHSMV may reject outdated versions.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 $25 penalty applies after 30 days, increasing to $200 after 90 days.
- Forgetting that Florida's 6% state sales tax may be supplemented by a county surtax (typically 0.5–1.5% depending on county).
- Leaving the odometer certification type unchecked — HSMV 82040 requires one of the three boxes to be selected or the application will be rejected.
Florida Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where exactly does the odometer disclosure appear on a Florida title transfer?
Florida's odometer disclosure is embedded in HSMV 82040, the Application for Certificate of Title. The seller certifies the mileage and the buyer acknowledges it in separate signature blocks on the same form — not on the paper title itself.
My car's odometer shows 47,000 but I know it rolled over — what do I select?
Select 'Exceeds mechanical limits' on HSMV 82040 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. A 2001 model-year vehicle meets the federal 25-year exemption in 2026. You may leave the odometer section blank or note 'EXEMPT' — but voluntary disclosure never hurts.