Free Nebraska Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
Federal law puts the odometer duty in writing: 49 U.S.C. § 32705 covers every qualifying transfer, reaching vehicles of model year 2011 and newer until each turns 20 model years old — 2010-and-older models, trucks over 16,000 lbs GVWR, and new vehicles before first retail sale sit outside it. In Nebraska, the odometer reading is disclosed on the certificate of title itself, which must be submitted to the county treasurer or DMV office to complete the 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, 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 →
Nebraska Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Nebraska DMV
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.055%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Nebraska Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Read the odometer and record the exact mileage in the disclosure section on the Nebraska certificate of title.
- Select the appropriate certification: 'Actual mileage,' 'Exceeds mechanical limits (rollover),' or 'Not actual mileage (discrepancy known).'
- Both seller and buyer must sign and date the title in the odometer disclosure area.
- Complete a bill of sale that includes the vehicle description, sale price, and odometer reading for Nebraska sales tax purposes.
- Submit the title to the county treasurer's office in the buyer's county; the buyer will pay the 5.5% motor vehicle sales tax at this time.
- Retain copies of the signed title and bill of sale for at least five years.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' clause in the bill of sale does not exempt either party from the federal odometer disclosure — TIMA overrides private contractual disclaimers.
- Selecting 'not actual mileage' when the true issue is a five-digit odometer rollover is a misclassification; use 'exceeds mechanical limits' instead.
- Omitting the odometer disclosure on an eligible vehicle — even if the parties agree informally — subjects the seller to up to $10,000 in fines and three years in prison under federal law.
- Nebraska's 5.5% sales tax is calculated on the purchase price; understating the price to reduce tax is a separate offense from odometer fraud but often investigated together.
- Failing to transfer the title within the required period can complicate odometer disclosure records if the vehicle is resold before title is issued to the buyer.
Nebraska Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does the odometer disclosure appear on the Nebraska title itself?
Yes. Nebraska's certificate of title includes a dedicated odometer disclosure section. Both seller and buyer complete this section, and the finished title is submitted to the county treasurer's office.
My car is a 2000 model year. Is the odometer disclosure required?
No — the federal exemption covers every vehicle of model year 2010 and older, so a 2000 model owes no odometer disclosure. Only 2011-and-newer vehicles are covered, each until it reaches 20 model years.
How much sales tax will the buyer owe at title transfer in Nebraska?
Nebraska imposes a 5.5% motor vehicle sales tax on the purchase price. The buyer pays this at the county treasurer's office when the title is submitted.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in Nebraska?
Federal penalties under TIMA include fines of up to $10,000 and up to three years in prison per violation. Civil remedies allow the defrauded buyer to recover treble actual damages, with a statutory minimum of $1,500.