Odometer Disclosure for Florida Private Car Sales

Federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) rules apply in Florida: at every vehicle transfer the seller must give the buyer a written odometer disclosure. The Florida Certificate of Title has a dedicated section on the back where the seller records the mileage and certifies its accuracy. When the title is missing or doesn't have an odometer section, FLHSMV uses Form HSMV 82042 for the separate disclosure.

When odometer disclosure is required

• Vehicle is less than 20 model years old (post-2021 federal rule).
• Vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 lbs or less.
• Vehicle is self-propelled (not a trailer).

When disclosure is NOT required

• Vehicle is 20 model years or older (federal exemption).
• Vehicles with GVWR over 16,000 lbs (commercial heavy duty).
• Trailers and other non-self-propelled vehicles.

How to document odometer in Florida

• Record the odometer reading on the bill of sale (or HSMV 82050) at the time of sale.
• Complete the odometer section on the back of the Florida Certificate of Title with the SAME number.
• If the original odometer was replaced, reflects unknown actual mileage or exceeded its mechanical limits, check the appropriate box ('Not Actual Mileage' or 'Exceeds Mechanical Limits').
• If the title doesn't have an odometer disclosure section (rare, older titles), use Form HSMV 82042.
• Take a clear photo of the odometer at the time of sale.