Free Georgia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Georgia requires odometer disclosure under the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, for all non-exempt vehicle transfers. Coverage reaches model year 2011 and newer — each until it turns 20 model years old — while 2010-and-older vehicles and 16,000-lb-plus GVWR trucks are exempt. Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) affects every titling transaction, and the odometer reading is recorded in the title assignment, which Georgia DOR's instructions have the seller and buyer print and sign; the buyer then submits the title with Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) at a county tag 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 →
Georgia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Georgia DOR MVD
Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
See state rules
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Georgia Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify the disclosure applies: the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer and 16,000 lbs GVWR or under — older models are exempt.
- Obtain Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) for the buyer from the DOR website or a county tag office.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of sale in the title assignment.
- Select the correct odometer status: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints, signs, and dates the title assignment, including the odometer reading.
- Buyer prints and signs as buyer in the title assignment.
- Both parties keep copies of the completed title assignment.
- Submit the title application, register, and pay Georgia's 7% Title Ad Valorem Tax at the county tag office within 7 business days of purchase.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming an 'as-is' sale removes the odometer disclosure requirement — it does not under federal TIMA or Georgia law.
- Confusing TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) with sales tax; Georgia replaced its traditional sales tax on vehicles with TAVT, and for a used vehicle TAVT is assessed on the value in the state motor vehicle assessment manual, not the sale price.
- Leaving the odometer reading off the title assignment — Georgia DOR's transfer instructions list it with the names, signatures, and date.
- Missing the 30-day TAVT payment window, which draws a penalty of 10% of the TAVT plus 1% more each month (registration itself is due within 7 business days).
- Not completing the odometer data points in the title assignment: the mileage number, the certification type, and both signatures.
Georgia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where does odometer disclosure appear in Georgia — on the title or a separate form?
On the title. Georgia DOR's transfer instructions have the seller and buyer print and sign their names, date the transfer, and record the odometer reading in the title assignment. The buyer then submits that title with Form MV-1 (Title/Tag Application) at the county tag office.
Does Georgia's TAVT change my odometer disclosure obligations?
No. TAVT is a one-time tax on the vehicle's fair market value paid at registration. It does not affect the requirement to disclose the odometer reading in the title assignment.
Does selling a car 'as-is' exempt me from Georgia's odometer disclosure?
No. Federal TIMA applies regardless of any 'as-is' language, and Georgia DOR's title-assignment instructions also call for the odometer reading.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Georgia?
Under federal law: up to $10,000 fine and/or 3 years imprisonment per violation. The civil remedy: treble damages (at least $1,500) plus the buyer's attorney's fees. Georgia may also pursue state-level fraud charges.
Is a 2001 model-year SUV exempt from odometer disclosure at a Georgia tag office in 2026?
Yes. Exempt — the federal test is model year: 2010 and older owe nothing, and a 2001 model clears that comfortably.