New York Odometer Disclosure — Forms, Exemptions & Fraud Penalties
Federal odometer disclosure law requires sellers to disclose actual vehicle mileage on every qualifying vehicle transfer in New York. Form: NY Title (Assignment section) + MV-82. Rollback penalty: Federal felony + NY criminal fraud (NY Penal Law §170 series).
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Federal Law Applies in New York
Federal odometer disclosure law applies to all New York vehicle transfers within federal exemptions. Rollback penalty: Federal felony + NY criminal fraud (NY Penal Law §170 series).
Form
NY Title (Assignment section) + MV-82
New York odometer disclosure is made on the back of the NY title and on MV-82 (Vehicle Registration/Title Application). Both must include the odometer reading.
Who Completes
Seller completes odometer reading on title and MV-82. Buyer signs acknowledgment.
NY DMV verifies odometer disclosures as part of its title processing. NY's anti-fraud program flags vehicles where the disclosed mileage is inconsistent with prior state records.
Electronic Disclosure
Accepted
New York accepts electronic odometer disclosure through the NY ELT system. Most NY dealers use electronic disclosure. Private party transactions use paper title.
Rollback Penalty
Federal felony + NY criminal fraud (NY Penal Law §170 series)
New York prosecutes odometer rollback under both federal law and NY Penal Law. NY DMV actively investigates odometer discrepancies in its title database.
Odometer Disclosure Exemptions in New York
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Vehicles 10+ model years old
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Vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR
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Non-self-propelled vehicles
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Vehicles transferred as part of estate (with executor documentation)
New York follows federal exemptions but NY DMV investigates odometer discrepancies as part of its anti-fraud program. Even technically exempt vehicles with suspicious mileage may be flagged for investigation.
How to Verify Odometer Reading in New York
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CarFax or AutoCheck for mileage history
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NY DMV vehicle history (myDMV portal)
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NY annual inspection records (available at state inspection stations)
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Maintenance records
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Pre-purchase mechanical inspection
New York's annual inspection program creates a rich state record of odometer readings at each inspection. A mechanic or inspection station can look up prior inspection mileage for NY-registered vehicles.
New York-Specific Note
New York's annual safety inspection program creates one of the most comprehensive odometer records of any state — prior inspection mileage can be verified through a NY-licensed inspection station even if CarFax data is incomplete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is odometer disclosure required when selling a car in New York?
Yes — federal law (49 U.S.C. §32705) requires odometer disclosure for most vehicle transfers. Federal odometer disclosure law applies to all New York vehicle transfers within federal exemptions.
What form is used for odometer disclosure in New York?
NY Title (Assignment section) + MV-82. New York odometer disclosure is made on the back of the NY title and on MV-82 (Vehicle Registration/Title Application). Both must include the odometer reading.
What vehicles are exempt from odometer disclosure in New York?
Exempt: Vehicles 10+ model years old, Vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR, Non-self-propelled vehicles, Vehicles transferred as part of estate (with executor documentation). New York follows federal exemptions but NY DMV investigates odometer discrepancies as part of its anti-fraud program. Even technically exempt vehicles with suspicious mileage may be flagged for investigation.
What are the penalties for odometer fraud in New York?
Federal felony + NY criminal fraud (NY Penal Law §170 series). New York prosecutes odometer rollback under both federal law and NY Penal Law. NY DMV actively investigates odometer discrepancies in its title database.
New York DMV
https://dmv.ny.gov ↗