Free Kansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Kansas vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, requiring sellers to certify the odometer reading at every qualifying transfer. Vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR above 16,000 lbs are exempt from the requirement. Kansas places the odometer disclosure on the Certificate of Title; both the seller and buyer complete and sign the odometer section before the title is submitted to a county treasurer's office or tag office.
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Kansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Kansas DOR
Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.065%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Kansas Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Determine whether disclosure is required: vehicle must be 2002 or newer model year and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the day of the transaction.
- Choose the correct certification on the Kansas title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer disclosure section of the Kansas Certificate of Title.
- Buyer signs and prints name to acknowledge the disclosed mileage.
- Both parties keep photocopies of the signed title before submitting.
- Submit the title to the county treasurer's office; Kansas charges a 6.5% sales tax on the vehicle purchase price.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' sale does not remove the seller's obligation to make a complete and accurate odometer disclosure under federal TIMA.
- Failing to select a certification type; leaving the odometer section blank results in rejection at the county treasurer's office.
- Not verifying that the vehicle's model year actually qualifies for the 25-year exemption — a 2002 model-year vehicle is 24 years old in 2026 and is NOT exempt.
- Kansas local sales taxes can add up to 3% on top of the 6.5% state rate in some jurisdictions; confirm the total tax with the county office.
- Making any alteration to the Kansas title — altered titles must be replaced before transfer can proceed.
Kansas Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is odometer disclosure required for a 2001 model-year vehicle in Kansas in 2026?
No. A 2001 model-year vehicle is 25 years old in 2026 and meets the federal exemption. Sellers may still provide voluntary disclosure for buyer protection.
What should I select if the odometer was replaced but I don't know the original mileage?
Select 'Not actual mileage' and note in the bill of sale that the odometer was replaced and the total accumulated miles are unknown.
Does Kansas have a separate odometer disclosure form for private sellers?
No. The odometer disclosure is built into the Kansas Certificate of Title. Both parties complete the title's odometer section — no separate state form is required.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Kansas?
Federal penalties: up to $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment per violation. Civil recovery under 49 U.S.C. § 32710 is triple actual damages, minimum $1,500, plus attorney's fees.