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, 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 →
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
7%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Indiana Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: model year 2011 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 odometer section incomplete — Indiana Code 9-17-2-6 requires the reading on the title application, and leaving it off is a Class B infraction.
- Missing Indiana's 45-day title-transfer deadline; an administrative penalty applies after 45 days.
- Using correction fluid or making erasures on the title; to fix a mistake, use the BMV's Affidavit for Certificate of Title Correction (State Form 55582) instead.
- Not accounting for Indiana's 7% sales tax in the sale price negotiation — buyers often underestimate the total out-of-pocket cost.
- Replacing a broken odometer without the Indiana door-frame notice. If a new odometer cannot show the old mileage, Indiana Code 9-19-9-4 says it must be set to zero and a written notice attached to the left door frame, giving the old mileage and the repair date. Without it, the low reading looks like a rollback at sale time.
Indiana Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is a 2001 model-year car exempt from odometer disclosure in Indiana in 2026?
It is exempt from the federal disclosure: the federal rule exempts model year 2010 and older, which covers a 2001 model. But Indiana Code 9-17-2-6 still requires the odometer reading on the buyer's Indiana title application, so write the current reading down.
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?
Usually not. In a normal private sale the seller completes the odometer section on the Certificate of Title. The BMV also publishes a separate Odometer Disclosure Statement, State Form 43230, for cases such as a vehicle that was never titled.
What are the penalties for falsifying an odometer reading in Indiana?
The federal criminal exposure: fines 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 $10,000 — with attorney's fees on top. Indiana may also pursue state fraud charges.
What is Indiana State Form 43230?
State Form 43230 is the Indiana BMV's Odometer Disclosure Statement. The BMV lists it on its Title Forms page next to the bill of sale (State Form 44237) and the title application (State Form 205). In a normal private sale it does not replace the title. Federal rules say a seller whose name is on the title must write the mileage on the title itself, not on a separate sheet. A stand-alone statement is meant for cases such as a vehicle that was never titled.
Does Indiana need the mileage on the title application even for an older car?
Yes. The federal exemption for model year 2010 and older covers the federal disclosure only. Indiana Code 9-17-2-6 says every Indiana title application must show the odometer reading on the date of sale. The state list of exceptions covers vehicles registered over 16,000 lbs, off-road vehicles, watercraft, and mobile homes, not older cars. Leaving the reading off, or knowingly giving a false one, is a Class B infraction.
I wrote the wrong mileage on my Indiana title. What now?
Do not cross it out or cover it with correction fluid. The BMV accepts an Affidavit for Certificate of Title Correction (State Form 55582) to fix information written on a title in error. A bill of sale cannot fix it for you: the BMV says a bill of sale cannot override what is written on the title, and the title wins if the two differ.
My Indiana title is electronic. How do I record the mileage for a private sale?
Indiana began offering electronic titles on July 1, 2025. The e-title transfer form, State Form 57738, may only be used when the buyer is an Indiana dealer working with a Partial Service Provider. The BMV lists no electronic path for a sale between two private people, so ask the BMV to print the title on paper first, then fill in the odometer section on it. Printing is free; a speed title costs $25. If a lender holds a lien, the title stays in the lender's format until the lien is released.
Can Indiana fine a seller who rolls back an odometer, on top of federal penalties?
Yes. Under Indiana Code 9-19-9-7, a violation of the federal odometer law is also a deceptive act in Indiana, with a civil penalty of up to $1,500 per violation. Only the Indiana Attorney General can bring that claim. It is added to the buyer's own federal claim, not taken out of it.