Free Virginia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale
The odometer paperwork is a federal creature: 49 U.S.C. § 32705 requires written disclosure on transfers of model year 2011-and-newer vehicles (each covered until its 20th model year), while 2010-and-older models, heavy vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR, and new pre-retail units are exempt. In Virginia, the odometer disclosure goes with the title transfer, and the 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax is assessed on the purchase price (a price more than $1,500 below NADA trade-in value needs a price document).
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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 →
Virginia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Virginia DMV
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
4.15%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Virginia Odometer Disclosure Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the odometer disclosure on the Virginia title assignment before anyone signs.
- Record the exact mileage at the time of sale on the odometer disclosure.
- One box only: actual mileage, exceeds mechanical limits (the odometer rolled past its maximum), or not actual mileage (you know the figure is off).
- Both seller and buyer sign and date the odometer disclosure.
- The seller signs the back of the certificate of title to authorize the transfer.
- The buyer submits the signed title, Form VSA 17A, and supporting documents to a Virginia DMV office within 30 days and pays the 4.15% sales and use tax on the purchase price.
- Store every copy for five-plus years; disputes surface late.
Common Pitfalls
- An 'as-is' clause does not waive the seller's federal odometer disclosure obligation under TIMA — the disclosure is required regardless of any contract disclaimer.
- Misstating the mileage or the sale price is fraud, and a price more than $1,500 below NADA trade-in value also needs a price document at Virginia DMV.
- Confusing 'not actual mileage' with 'exceeds mechanical limits' is legally significant — use the rollover certification when the odometer has cycled past its maximum reading.
- Omitting the odometer disclosure on a non-exempt vehicle exposes the seller to federal criminal fines and up to three years in prison.
- The civil exposure for mileage fraud is 3x damages, never under $10,000 per violation.
Virginia Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is an odometer disclosure required for every Virginia vehicle sale?
It is required for every transfer of a qualifying vehicle (not exempt under TIMA's age, weight, or new-vehicle rules) and must be signed by both seller and buyer. It goes to the Virginia DMV with the title.
How is the 4.15% sales and use tax calculated in Virginia?
Virginia assesses the 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax on the purchase price. If the reported price is more than $1,500 below NADA trade-in value, DMV requires a price document — SUT 1A for vehicles 5 model years old or less, SUT 1 or a similar bill of sale for older ones.
Is a 2001 model-year vehicle exempt from odometer disclosure in Virginia?
It is exempt: the requirement reaches only model year 2011 and newer (until 20 model years old), leaving 2010-and-older vehicles — a 2001 included — entirely outside it.
What penalties apply to odometer fraud in Virginia?
Federal criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment up to three years. Civilly, recovery is treble damages with a $10,000 statutory floor per violation.
Can the buyer waive the odometer disclosure on a Virginia title transfer?
No. TIMA is a federal statute and cannot be waived by private agreement. The odometer disclosure must be completed regardless of any waiver language in a bill of sale or other contract.