Section 1 - Party Identification
ALABAMA ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Required by Federal Law - 49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580
Date of Transfer: [[Date of Vehicle Transfer]]
TRANSFEROR (SELLER)
Name / Dealership Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name or Dealership Name]]
Dealer License Number (if dealer): [[Alabama Dealer License Number - or "N/A - Private Sale"]]
Address: [[Seller Street Address]], [[Seller City]], Alabama [[Seller ZIP Code]]
TRANSFEREE (BUYER)
Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Buyer Street Address]], [[Buyer City]], [[Buyer State]] [[Buyer ZIP Code]]
Section 2 - Vehicle Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Year | [[Vehicle Year]] |
| Make | [[Vehicle Make]] |
| Model | [[Vehicle Model]] |
| Body Style | [[Vehicle Body Style]] |
| VIN (17 Characters) | [[Vehicle Identification Number]] |
| License Plate Number | [[License Plate Number - or "N/A"]] |
| Title Number | [[Existing Title Number]] |
Section 3 - Odometer Disclosure and Certification
Odometer Reading at Time of Transfer: [[Odometer Reading at Transfer]] miles
(Do not include tenths of miles.)
The transferor (seller) states that the odometer reading above reflects:
- [ ] ACTUAL MILEAGE - The odometer reading is the actual mileage of the vehicle and there is no known discrepancy.
- [ ] MILEAGE EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS - WARNING: The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage. The odometer has turned over (rolled back beyond its maximum) and the reading is less than the total actual miles traveled.
- [ ] NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE - WARNING: The odometer reading does not reflect the actual mileage. An odometer discrepancy exists and the reading is not to be relied upon.
> Warning: Federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32705) requires accurate odometer disclosure at every transfer of ownership. Selecting the wrong checkbox, falsifying the reading, or failing to complete this disclosure may subject the transferor to civil liability, civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, and criminal prosecution resulting in fines up to $100,000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 years (49 U.S.C. § 32709).
Section 4 - Federal Exemptions
The following transfers are exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements under 49 C.F.R. § 580.17. Check the applicable exemption if this transfer qualifies - no disclosure is required for exempt transfers, but documentation of the exemption is recommended.
- [ ] Vehicle age exemption: The vehicle is 20 or more model years old as of the calendar year of transfer. (2021 rule: model year 2006 or earlier for transfers in calendar year 2026.)
- [ ] Weight exemption: The vehicle has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 16,000 lbs.
- [ ] New vehicle exemption: This is the vehicle's first retail sale (new vehicle, never previously titled).
- [ ] Other exemption: [[Describe Applicable Exemption]]
If any exemption above is checked, the odometer disclosure in Section 3 is provided voluntarily and is not legally required.
Section 5 - 2021 Federal Rule Change Notice
> Important - Federal Rule Update Effective January 1, 2021: NHTSA amended 49 C.F.R. Part 580 to extend the odometer disclosure requirement from vehicles up to 10 model years old to vehicles up to 20 model years old as of the calendar year of transfer. This change significantly expands the number of vehicles for which disclosure is required. Dealers and private sellers transferring vehicles model year 2007 or newer (for transfers in calendar year 2027) must comply with the federal odometer disclosure requirements unless another exemption applies.
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> Source: 85 Fed. Reg. 77,756 (Dec. 2, 2020), amending 49 C.F.R. Part 580, effective January 1, 2021.
Section 6 - Alabama Title Integration
In Alabama, the federal odometer disclosure is incorporated directly into the certificate of title. At the time of transfer:
- Seller completes the odometer section on the reverse of the Alabama title. The seller must enter the odometer reading and select the applicable accuracy statement on the back of the title document before signing.
- This standalone disclosure statement supplements the title. When a separate odometer disclosure form is used (e.g., for transactions requiring additional documentation or when the title is unavailable at closing), this statement must be retained by both parties and submitted with the title application.
- Dealer records retention. Licensed Alabama dealers must retain a copy of each odometer disclosure statement for 5 years from the date of transfer, as required by 49 C.F.R. § 580.8.
- Electronic odometer disclosure. NHTSA regulations permit electronic odometer disclosure in certain circumstances (49 C.F.R. § 580.4(c)). Verify current Alabama DMV guidance on electronic disclosures before relying on this method.
- Auction and wholesale transfers. Dealers transferring vehicles through wholesale channels or at auction must provide odometer disclosure to the purchaser at the time of transfer. Auction houses may provide separate disclosure forms; confirm compliance with 49 C.F.R. §§ 580.6-580.7.
Section 7 - Seller Certification
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]], the transferor (seller) of the vehicle described above, hereby certify under penalty of law that the odometer reading stated in Section 3 is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have disclosed the vehicle's mileage status by selecting the applicable checkbox above.
Seller / Transferor Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date of Seller Certification]]
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Title (if dealer): [[Seller Title - e.g., Sales Manager - or "N/A"]]
Section 8 - Buyer Acknowledgment
I, [[Buyer Full Legal Name]], the transferee (buyer) of the vehicle described above, hereby acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the odometer disclosure above, and that I understand the mileage status indicated by the seller.
Buyer / Transferee Signature: ___________________________ Date: [[Date of Buyer Acknowledgment]]
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Section 9 - Penalty Notice
> Federal Civil Penalties: Any person who violates the Federal Odometer Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705) is liable to the injured party for three times the amount of actual damages or $10,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and costs (49 U.S.C. § 32710).
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> Federal Criminal Penalties: Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the Federal Odometer Act with intent to defraud is subject to a fine of up to $100,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years per violation (49 U.S.C. § 32709).
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> Alabama State Penalties: Falsification of odometer readings or disclosure statements may also constitute fraud under Alabama law (Ala. Code §§ 13A-9-3, 13A-9-42), subjecting violators to additional state civil and criminal liability.
Section 10 - Document Retention and Copies
Both parties should retain a signed copy of this odometer disclosure statement. Dealers must retain disclosure records for a minimum of 5 years (49 C.F.R. § 580.8). Private sellers are strongly encouraged to retain copies for at least 5 years in case of future dispute.
- [ ] Seller has retained a signed copy.
- [ ] Buyer has received a signed copy.
- [ ] Copy submitted with title application to county tax collector.
> ⚠️ Template example - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This document is a general template for informational purposes only. Federal odometer regulations (49 C.F.R. Part 580) and Alabama title procedures change over time - verify current requirements with the Alabama Department of Revenue, NHTSA, or a licensed Alabama attorney before use. Sources verified as of June 2026: 49 U.S.C. §§ 32705, 32709, 32710; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (as amended effective January 1, 2021); Ala. Code §§ 13A-9-3, 13A-9-42; Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.
