Free New Jersey Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
New Jersey folds the federal mileage certification into a title that also wants the buyer's SSN: the written disclosure under 49 U.S.C. § 32705 applies to model year 2011-and-newer vehicles until each reaches 20 model years (2010-and-older, heavy GVWR above 16,000 lbs, and new pre-retail units are exempt). The odometer disclosure is recorded on the certificate of title, which is submitted to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission along with payment of the 6.625% sales tax.
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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 →
New Jersey Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
NJ MVC
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.06625%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
New Jersey Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure section on the New Jersey certificate of title.
- Take the reading at handover — the exact figure, not a rounded one.
- Select the certification that matches reality: actual mileage; exceeds mechanical limits for a rolled-over odometer; not actual mileage for a known discrepancy.
- The disclosure area takes dated signatures from both sides.
- A bill of sale with the vehicle, price, and matching mileage backs up the 6.625% sales tax math.
- The buyer submits the completed title, bill of sale, and sales tax payment to the NJ MVC to obtain a new title and registration.
- Retain the signed originals at least five years — longer costs nothing.
Common Pitfalls
- Selling a vehicle 'as-is' does not waive the seller's federal odometer disclosure obligation under TIMA.
- Confusing 'not actual mileage' (known discrepancy) with 'exceeds mechanical limits' (rollover) is a common and legally significant error.
- A blank mileage section on a covered vehicle is the violation itself — federal fines and prison exposure follow.
- The 6.625% NJ sales tax is based on the reported purchase price — understating the price to reduce tax may trigger a separate tax fraud investigation.
- Triple damages with a guaranteed $1,500 minimum make even small-dollar odometer fraud worth suing over.
New Jersey Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where is the odometer disclosure made on a New Jersey title?
Within the New Jersey title itself — its printed mileage fields carry both parties' entries and signatures ahead of the MVC visit.
What is the sales tax rate on a vehicle purchase in New Jersey?
New Jersey imposes a 6.625% sales tax on the purchase price of a vehicle. The buyer pays this at the MVC when transferring the title.
Is a 2001 model-year vehicle exempt from odometer disclosure in New Jersey?
Yes. Under the rule in force since 2021, model year 2010 and older vehicles are exempt; a 2001 model qualifies easily. Vehicles from 2011 onward disclose until they turn 20 model years old.
What penalties apply to odometer fraud in New Jersey?
Criminal exposure federally runs $10,000 and three years per violation; on the civil ledger the buyer collects triple damages with a $1,500 floor.
Can the buyer waive the odometer disclosure requirement in writing?
No. The Truth in Mileage Act is a federal statute, and private parties cannot waive its requirements by agreement. Any waiver clause in a bill of sale is unenforceable.