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 of model year 2010 or older (model year 2011 and newer stay covered for 20 model years) 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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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, when the 10-year exemption applies, and what to do if the odometer has rolled over. Read: Odometer Disclosure Statement: What It Is & What to Write →
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
- Start with the exemption test: model year 2010 or older means no disclosure; 2011 and newer (under 16,000 lbs GVWR) means it applies.
- 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?
Per violation, the federal statute allows $10,000 in fines and three years' custody. Civil liability: triple actual damages, minimum $1,500, plus attorney's fees under 49 U.S.C. § 32710.