Free Massachusetts Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Massachusetts vehicle transfers must comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA), 49 U.S.C. § 32705, requiring sellers to certify the odometer reading on all non-exempt transfers. Vehicles 25 or more model years old (2001 or older in 2026) and those with a GVWR above 16,000 lbs are exempt. Massachusetts incorporates odometer disclosure into the Certificate of Title; both seller and buyer sign the odometer section before the title is submitted to a Massachusetts RMV service center or an authorized inspection station.
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Massachusetts Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Massachusetts RMV
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.0625%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Massachusetts Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle requires disclosure: 2002 or newer model year and GVWR 16,000 lbs or under.
- Record the exact odometer reading on the date of the sale.
- Select the correct certification on the Massachusetts title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer section of the Massachusetts Certificate of Title.
- Buyer prints name and countersigns the acknowledgment section.
- Both parties keep photocopies of the signed title before submitting.
- Buyer submits the title to an RMV service center; Massachusetts's 6.25% sales tax on the vehicle is collected by the RMV.
- Buyer must obtain a Massachusetts vehicle inspection sticker within 7 days of purchase (a separate requirement).
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' sale does not override the federal TIMA or Massachusetts odometer disclosure obligation.
- Omitting the seller's certification type — the RMV will not accept a title with a blank odometer section.
- Missing Massachusetts's requirement for the buyer to obtain an inspection sticker within 7 days — this is distinct from odometer disclosure but often surprises out-of-state buyers.
- Forgetting that the Massachusetts RMV processes title transfers in person at service centers; online-only completion is not available for private-party title transfers.
- Making alterations on the Massachusetts title; altered titles are voided and require a replacement process.
Massachusetts Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is odometer disclosure required for a 2001 car sold in Massachusetts in 2026?
No. A 2001 model-year vehicle is exactly 25 years old in 2026 and is federally exempt. Disclosure is not required but may be provided voluntarily.
What should I put if the odometer rolled over from 999,999 to a lower reading?
Select 'Exceeds mechanical limits' on the Massachusetts title and record the current displayed reading. This signals to the buyer that the true total mileage exceeds what the instrument shows.
Does Massachusetts require a separate odometer form for private-party sales?
No. The odometer disclosure is built into the Massachusetts Certificate of Title. Both parties complete the title's odometer section without needing an additional state form.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Massachusetts?
Federal law provides up to $10,000 per violation and/or 3 years imprisonment. Massachusetts Chapter 90 § 7N½ also imposes state-level penalties. Civil recovery is triple actual damages, minimum $1,500, plus attorney's fees.