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. Vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR above 16,000 lbs are exempt. Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) affects every titling transaction, and the odometer disclosure is made on the Georgia Title Application (Form MV-1 or T-1); both seller and buyer complete and sign the odometer section of this form before submitting it to a county tag office.
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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
0.07%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Georgia Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify the vehicle is not exempt: 2002 or newer model year and GVWR at or under 16,000 lbs.
- Obtain Georgia Title Application Form MV-1 (T-1) from the DOR website or a county tag office.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of sale on the MV-1 form.
- Select the correct odometer status: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller signs and dates the odometer disclosure section of Form MV-1.
- Buyer countersigns the acknowledgment section.
- Both parties retain copies of the completed MV-1.
- Submit the title application and pay Georgia's 7% Title Ad Valorem Tax at the county tag office within 30 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 the TAVT rate is assessed on the retail value, not necessarily the sale price.
- Forgetting that Georgia's MV-1 form — not the paper title — is where the odometer disclosure lives for transfer purposes.
- Missing the 30-day TAVT payment window, which results in interest and penalties on the unpaid tax.
- Not completing all three required data points on MV-1: 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?
Georgia uses the Title Application Form MV-1 (T-1) to capture the odometer disclosure. The form is submitted to the county tag office along with the existing title; the disclosure is on the application, not on the title paper itself.
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 federal and state requirement to disclose the odometer reading on Form MV-1.
Does selling a car 'as-is' exempt me from Georgia's odometer disclosure?
No. Federal TIMA applies regardless of any 'as-is' language. Georgia additionally requires disclosure on Form MV-1, and omitting it will cause the county tag office to reject the title transfer.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Georgia?
Under federal law: up to $10,000 fine and/or 3 years imprisonment per violation. Civil recovery is triple actual damages, minimum $1,500, plus 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. A 2001 model-year vehicle is 25 years old in 2026 and qualifies for the federal exemption. The odometer section on MV-1 may be left blank or noted as 'EXEMPT.'