Free Ohio Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
49 U.S.C. § 32705 — the federal odometer statute — demands a written disclosure on covered transfers: vehicles of model year 2011 and newer until 20 model years old. Everything 2010 and older is exempt, along with 16,000-lb-plus GVWR trucks and new vehicles pre-first-sale. In Ohio, the odometer disclosure is made on the certificate of title, which is submitted to the county Clerk of Courts title office along with the sales tax on the purchase price.
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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 →
Ohio Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Ohio BMV
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
5.75%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Ohio Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure section on the Ohio certificate of title.
- Record the exact mileage shown on the odometer at the time of sale.
- Pick one of the three federal certifications: the reading is actual, it exceeds mechanical limits (five-digit rollover), or it is not the actual mileage.
- Both seller and buyer must sign and date the odometer disclosure section of the title.
- Prepare a bill of sale with the vehicle description, sale price, and odometer reading for your records (Ohio figures the sales tax on the purchase price stated on the assigned title).
- The buyer submits the notarized title and the BMV 3774 title application to the county Clerk of Courts title office and pays the sales tax.
- Keep copies of all signed paperwork for your records.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' provision does not waive the seller's federal obligation to disclose the odometer reading under TIMA.
- Using 'not actual mileage' when the odometer has rolled over is incorrect; 'exceeds mechanical limits' is the appropriate certification for a five-digit odometer that has cycled.
- Omitting the odometer disclosure on a non-exempt vehicle exposes the seller to federal criminal fines and up to three years in prison.
- Ohio's sales tax is based on the purchase price stated on the assigned title; misrepresenting the sale price to reduce tax is a separate offense.
- Civil liability for odometer fraud is treble actual damages, with a statutory minimum of $10,000 per violation.
- Filling in the mileage before the sale is final. Ohio clerks say not to complete the title assignment until there is an actual sale and you know the buyer's correct name and address. Then sign it in front of a notary.
Ohio Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where is the odometer disclosure made for an Ohio vehicle transfer?
Ohio's certificate of title includes a dedicated odometer disclosure section. Both seller and buyer complete and sign this section, and the title is submitted to the county Clerk of Courts title office.
What is the sales tax rate on vehicle purchases in Ohio?
Ohio's statewide sales tax rate on vehicle purchases is 5.75%, and county sales tax is added on top. The buyer pays the tax at the county title office when the title is transferred.
Is a 2000 model-year vehicle exempt from odometer disclosure in Ohio?
Exempt. The federal line sits at model year 2010: that year and older owe no disclosure, and 2011-and-newer vehicles stay covered through their 20th model year.
What penalties apply to odometer fraud in Ohio?
Federal criminal penalties under TIMA include fines and imprisonment up to three years. Civil liability allows the defrauded buyer to recover treble actual damages, with a minimum of $10,000 per violation.
What is Ohio form BMV 3724?
BMV 3724 is the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles' one-page Odometer Disclosure Statement. The seller prints their name and writes the mileage with no tenths. There are two boxes to check if the reading is past the odometer's mechanical limit or is not the actual mileage. The form also asks for the make, body type, model, VIN and year, and whether the vehicle is a replica. The seller signs it, and the buyer signs to confirm they got a copy.
Do I need a separate odometer form if the Ohio title already has one?
Usually not. The newer Ohio certificate of title has the odometer statement printed on the back, so the seller fills it in there. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts says the older yellow or gold Ohio titles do not have this section and need a separate odometer statement, such as BMV 3724.
Does the odometer statement need to be notarized in Ohio?
The BMV 3724 form has no notary block. But in Ohio the mileage is usually written in the title assignment, and every signature on that assignment must be notarized. Some county title offices also use a Seller's Affidavit odometer form that is sworn before a deputy clerk or notary. That affidavit warns that a false statement under oath breaks Ohio Revised Code 2921.13 and can bring up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
What if I write the wrong mileage on an Ohio title?
Do not cross it out or use correction fluid. Ohio clerks say any alteration or erasure makes the certificate of title void. The owner has to apply for a replacement title at a county title office and then redo the assignment in front of a notary.
Do Ohio trailers need an odometer statement?
No. The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts says a trailer is sold the same way as a motor vehicle, except that no odometer statement is required.