Free Indiana Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Indiana vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, which mandates odometer disclosure on every non-exempt transfer. The exemptions cover vehicles of model year 2010 or older (model year 2011 and newer stay covered for 20 model years) and vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 lbs. Indiana incorporates odometer disclosure directly into the Certificate of Title; both the seller and buyer must complete and sign the odometer section of the title before submitting it to an Indiana BMV branch.
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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 →
Indiana Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Indiana BMV
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.07%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Indiana Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: model year 2002 or newer and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Read and record the exact odometer mileage on the day of the sale.
- Select the appropriate certification on the Indiana title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer disclosure section on the Indiana Certificate of Title.
- Buyer countersigns the acknowledgment, printed name included.
- Both parties make photocopies of the signed title before submitting it.
- Submit the title to an Indiana BMV branch within 45 days; Indiana's 7% sales tax is collected at the time of transfer.
Common Pitfalls
- Believing an 'as-is' clause eliminates the duty to disclose the odometer reading — it does not under federal or Indiana law.
- Leaving the certification type unchecked — Indiana BMV will not process a transfer with an incomplete odometer section.
- Missing Indiana's 45-day title-transfer deadline; a penalty of $15 applies after 45 days.
- Using correction fluid or making erasures on the title; any alterations void the Indiana title and require a replacement.
- Not accounting for Indiana's 7% sales tax in the sale price negotiation — buyers often underestimate the total out-of-pocket cost.
Indiana Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is a 2001 model-year car exempt from odometer disclosure in Indiana in 2026?
Yes. No disclosure applies — the rule exempts model year 2010 and older, which covers the 2001 model easily. No odometer disclosure is legally required.
What if the odometer is broken and I cannot get a reading?
Select 'Not actual mileage' on the Indiana title and note in the bill of sale that the odometer is inoperative. Do not write an estimated mileage figure and certify it as actual.
Does Indiana require a separate odometer form for private sales?
No. Indiana uses the Certificate of Title for the odometer disclosure. Private sellers complete the odometer section on the title itself.
What are the penalties for falsifying an odometer reading in Indiana?
The federal ceiling: $10,000 and up to three years in prison for each violation. Civil liability under 49 U.S.C. § 32710 lets the buyer collect three times actual damages — never less than $1,500 — with attorney's fees on top. Indiana may also pursue state fraud charges.