Free Idaho Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Idaho vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, which requires sellers to certify the odometer reading at transfer. The federal exemptions apply to vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR over 16,000 lbs. Idaho integrates odometer disclosure into the Certificate of Title; both the seller and buyer sign the odometer section of the title before submitting it to an Idaho DMV county office.
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Idaho Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Idaho ITD DMV
Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.06%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Idaho Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Determine whether disclosure is required: 2002 or newer model year and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of sale.
- Mark the correct certification on the Idaho title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer disclosure section of the Idaho Certificate of Title.
- Buyer signs and prints name to acknowledge the disclosed reading.
- Both parties retain photocopies of the completed title.
- Submit the title and registration paperwork to an Idaho county DMV office; Idaho's 6% sales tax is collected at transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Assuming an 'as-is' clause removes the federal odometer disclosure requirement — it does not.
- Leaving the certification type blank; Idaho DMV county offices will reject a title transfer with an incomplete odometer section.
- Not realizing Idaho's title must be submitted to the county — not a central state office — which can vary by county.
- Failing to note when a vehicle has been in an accident that may have affected the odometer; 'Not actual mileage' is the correct choice in that situation.
- Missing Idaho's requirement that the title be free of alterations; correction fluid or cross-outs void the title.
Idaho Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does a 2001 model-year vehicle require odometer disclosure in Idaho in 2026?
No. A 2001 model-year vehicle is 25 model years old in 2026 and is federally exempt from odometer disclosure. You may still disclose voluntarily.
What should I select if the odometer was replaced with a used one from a different vehicle?
Select 'Not actual mileage' and note in the bill of sale that the odometer was replaced and does not reflect total accumulated miles for the vehicle.
Is there a separate Idaho odometer disclosure form for private sellers?
No. Idaho uses the Certificate of Title for the odometer disclosure. Private sellers complete the title's built-in odometer section without a separate state form.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Idaho?
Federal penalties: up to $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment per violation. Civil liability: triple actual damages, minimum $1,500, plus attorney's fees under 49 U.S.C. § 32710.