Free Missouri Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Missouri 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. 2010-and-older models carry no duty; 2011-and-newer ones do, until they reach 20 model years — with the 16,000-lb GVWR line exempting heavy trucks throughout. Missouri places the odometer disclosure on the Certificate of Title itself; both seller and buyer complete and sign the title's odometer section before submitting it to a Missouri Department of Revenue license office for transfer.
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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 →
Missouri Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Missouri DOR
Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
4.225%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Required
Missouri Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the vehicle is covered: model year 2011+ and GVWR at or under 16,000 lbs (2010-and-older vehicles are exempt).
- Read and record the exact odometer mileage on the day of the sale.
- Select the correct certification on the Missouri title: 'Actual mileage', 'Exceeds mechanical limits', or 'Not actual mileage'.
- Seller prints name, signs, and dates the odometer section of the Missouri Certificate of Title.
- In the acknowledgment section, the buyer prints and signs.
- Both parties retain photocopies of the signed title before submitting.
- Submit the title to a Missouri DOR license office; Missouri's 4.225% state sales tax plus applicable local taxes is collected at transfer.
- Complete the transfer within 30 days to avoid a late-transfer fee in Missouri.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' sale does not exempt the seller from federal TIMA or Missouri's odometer disclosure requirements.
- The Missouri state sales tax is 4.225%, but The Missouri state sales tax is 4.225%, but local sales tax is added on top, based on where the buyer lives — confirm the combined rate before the sale. — confirm the combined rate before the sale.
- Leaving the certification type blank on the Missouri title; DOR license offices will not process a transfer with an incomplete odometer section.
- Missing Missouri's 30-day title-transfer deadline; the title penalty is $25 on the 31st day after purchase and grows by $25 for every 30 days late, up to $200.
- Making corrections or erasures on the Missouri title. DOR says you may not use correction fluid (white-out) or erase marks on the title.
- Writing the true mileage instead of what the odometer shows. Missouri's own example: if a car has really gone 125,000 miles but the odometer shows 25,000, the seller writes 25,000 and checks "Mileage in excess of its mechanical limits".
Missouri Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is odometer disclosure required for a 2001 vehicle sold in Missouri in 2026?
No. It is exempt under the model-year test (2010 and older), not any age-in-years calculation. Sellers may voluntarily disclose but are not required to do so.
Missouri has a low state tax rate — does that affect odometer requirements?
No. Missouri's 4.225% state sales tax rate is completely unrelated to the odometer disclosure requirement. Federal TIMA applies regardless of the state's tax structure.
What if the odometer is broken or the reading is clearly wrong?
Select 'Not actual mileage' on the Missouri title. Missouri law (Section 407.536 RSMo) then requires a written statement of all known facts about the true mileage to go with the title assignment; DOR's form for this is Form 1545, Odometer Statement of Explanation. Never certify a fabricated reading as actual.
Does Missouri require a separate odometer form?
Usually not. On a Missouri title issued after August 28, 1989, the odometer disclosure goes on the back of the title. If a title does not meet the federal disclosure rules, the seller must fill out Form 3019, Odometer Disclosure Statement, and attach it to the title. If the mileage is not actual or is unknown, add Form 1545, Odometer Statement of Explanation.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Missouri?
Criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment up to three years. Civil recovery under 49 U.S.C. § 32710 awards treble damages with a $10,000 floor, and the seller pays the buyer's attorney too. Missouri may also pursue state fraud charges.
When do I need Missouri Form 3019?
Form 3019 is the Missouri DOR Odometer Disclosure Statement. The seller fills it out and attaches it to the ownership paper only when the title or manufacturer's statement of origin lacks a proper federal odometer section. If the Missouri title was issued after August 28, 1989, DOR says to use the odometer section on the back of the title instead. On Form 3019, one seller and one buyer must hand print their names and sign; the rest can be typed.
What is Missouri Form 1545?
Form 1545 is the Odometer Statement of Explanation. Missouri law (Section 407.536, RSMo) says that when the seller knows the true mileage differs from the odometer, or does not know it, a statement with all known facts must go with the title. The form has five boxes: no odometer (with an estimate), odometer repaired with the same reading, replacement that could not match, odometer reset to zero, or reading not actual with the reason.
Is an odometer inspection required in Missouri?
Sometimes. If the vehicle came to you on a title from another state or country, DOR may ask for proof of an Identification Number/Odometer Reading (ID/OD) inspection. A current Missouri safety inspection meets this requirement, so you do not need two separate checks.
How do I fix a mistake on Missouri Form 3019?
Draw a large X through the wrong disclosure space and make the correct disclosure in the next space. The buyer and seller then sign a statement explaining the error, and both papers go in with the title application. If the error is in the fourth and last space, attach a new Form 3019 to the old one, with the explanation.