Odometer exempt — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements, typically because it is 10 or more model years old or has a registered gross weight over 16,000 lbs.
Seller guidance
Under 49 CFR § 580.17, vehicles that are 10 or more model years old are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. You still must not knowingly falsify mileage. Even if federally exempt, some states have their own mileage disclosure requirements — document the known odometer reading in the bill of sale regardless.
Buyer guidance
While the seller may not be legally required to provide a federal odometer statement, you should still request the actual mileage and note it in the bill of sale. High-mileage vehicles command lower prices, so confirming the reading protects you from misrepresentation claims later.
Legal note
49 CFR § 580.17 exempts vehicles 10 or more model years old from the odometer disclosure requirement of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705). Gross-weight exemption applies to vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs. Despite the federal exemption, knowingly falsifying mileage on any document is still fraud under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.
Odometer exempt checklist
- Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs)
- Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum
- Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily
- Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17
- Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation
UTV Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$25,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for utv buyers
- Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
- Check seat belt function for all seating positions
- Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
- Test differential lock and selectable drive modes
- Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
- Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
- Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
- Test horn and warning beeper function
Common recall categories
SteeringFuel SystemFire HazardSuspensionSeat Belts
On average, each utv model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Arizona Tax & Fee Summary
Dealer sales: 5.6% + county. Private sales: flat $20 VLT instead
Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax
Visit the official Arizona DMV website
Local Requirements — Apache Junction County
DMV / Title Office
Arizona MVD – Apache Junction
Address
Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Apache Junction, AZ office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
https://azdot.gov/mvd
Transfer Fees & Taxes — Apache Junction
Base Registration Fee
$8.00
Arizona state rate 5.6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Notarization: NOT REQUIRED
Arizona does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Apache Junction Transfer Checklist
- Complete a title transfer at your local Arizona title office within the required timeframe
- Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
County Information — Apache Junction County
County Clerk / Recorder
Apache Junction County Recorder
Phone
See county website for contact information
Private party vehicle sales in Apache Junction County may be exempt from sales tax — verify with the county clerk before completing your transaction.
Apache Junction Odometer exempt utv generator — when to file
Arizona requires title transfer within 15 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For odometer exempt transactions specifically, file at Arizona MVD – Apache Junction (Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Apache Junction, AZ office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Miss the 15-day window and Arizona typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Apache Junction bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $4.00 title transfer fee plus 7.10% sales tax on the purchase price.
Generator reminder. Whether you keep your generator as a generator-produced document, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Arizona MVD – Apache Junction; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.