Free North Dakota Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
North Dakota routes the federal mileage certification through Bismarck: the disclosure completes on the certificate of title and travels to NDDOT with the transfer packet. The federal reach (49 U.S.C. § 32705) covers model year 2011-and-newer vehicles through their 20th model year — older models and 16,000-lb-plus GVWR trucks are exempt. The odometer disclosure is completed on the certificate of title and submitted to the North Dakota Department of Transportation along with the 5% motor vehicle excise 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 →
North Dakota Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
ND DOT
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.05%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
North Dakota Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure section on the North Dakota certificate of title.
- Write the odometer's exact reading at the moment of sale.
- Certify honestly among the three statuses — true reading, rolled-over instrument, or known discrepancy.
- Dated signatures from both parties complete the title's disclosure area.
- Back the packet with a bill of sale carrying vehicle, parties, price, and the matching mileage figure.
- Mail or deliver the signed title and bill of sale to NDDOT with the 5% motor vehicle excise tax.
- Save the complete document set; five years of retention is the floor.
Common Pitfalls
- Federal disclosure survives every as-is clause; contract language does not reach the statute.
- Choosing 'not actual mileage' when the odometer has simply rolled over is incorrect — use 'exceeds mechanical limits' for rollover situations.
- A blank disclosure on a covered vehicle is a federal offense with five-figure fines attached.
- North Dakota's 5% excise tax is based on the purchase price; misreporting the sale price to reduce the tax can lead to a separate fraud investigation.
- The defrauded buyer's civil claim triples the damages before the $1,500 floor even matters.
North Dakota Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where does the odometer disclosure appear on a North Dakota title?
On the face of the North Dakota title — the disclosure fields are printed there, both parties fill and sign them, and the completed title goes to NDDOT with the transfer.
What excise tax rate applies to vehicle purchases in North Dakota?
North Dakota imposes a 5% motor vehicle excise tax on the purchase price. The buyer pays this to the ND DOT when transferring the title.
Is a 2001 model-year vehicle exempt from odometer disclosure in North Dakota?
Yes — vehicles of model year 2010 and older are exempt from the federal disclosure requirement, and a 2001 model sits well inside that line. Only 2011-and-newer vehicles disclose, until they reach 20 model years.
What penalties apply to odometer fraud in North Dakota?
Federally: fines reaching $10,000 with three-year prison exposure per violation, while the civil side hands the buyer three times the damages — never under $1,500.