Indiana RV — Required Document
Indiana RV Odometer Disclosure Statement
The odometer disclosure is a separate legal requirement from the bill of sale. It records the exact mileage at transfer and certifies accuracy under federal law.
Federal Odometer Disclosure Law
The federal Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 327) and its implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 580 require a written odometer disclosure whenever a motor vehicle title transfers. The requirement applies to vehicles under 10 model years old and under 16,000 lbs GVWR.
Vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR (including most RVs and tractors) are exempt from the federal odometer disclosure requirement. However, disclosing the mileage or hours voluntarily is strongly recommended.
Indiana enforces the federal odometer disclosure requirement. The statement must appear on the title (back panel) AND in the bill of sale.
What the Odometer Disclosure Must Include
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Vehicle VIN
The full 17-character Vehicle Identification Number — must match the title exactly.
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Odometer reading (miles)
The exact reading on the odometer at the time of transfer. Do not round up or down.
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Accuracy certification
One of three certifications: (A) mileage is accurate; (B) mileage exceeds mechanical limits (odometer "rolled over"); or (C) mileage is unknown (e.g., odometer was replaced and the true total is uncertain).
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Seller signature
The transferor (seller) must sign and date the disclosure. If there are multiple owners on the title, all must sign.
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Buyer acknowledgment
The transferee (buyer) must also sign, acknowledging receipt of the disclosure.
Penalties for False Odometer Statements
Knowingly falsifying an odometer disclosure is a federal crime under 49 U.S.C. § 32710. Civil penalties: up to $10,000 per violation. Criminal penalties: up to $100,000 fine and 3 years imprisonment. A defrauded buyer can sue for three times actual damages or $10,000, whichever is greater.
Even inadvertent errors matter — a discrepancy between the title's odometer disclosure and the bill of sale can cause the Indiana DMV to reject the title transfer paperwork.
Indiana RV Odometer Disclosure — Common Questions
Is an odometer disclosure required when selling a rv in Indiana?
Yes. Federal law and Indiana DMV policy require an odometer disclosure for rvs under 10 years old. The buyer and seller must both sign the statement, which records the exact mileage at time of transfer.
What does the odometer disclosure need to say?
Under 49 CFR 580, the disclosure must include: (1) the vehicle's VIN; (2) the odometer reading in miles; (3) a certification that the reading is accurate — or a statement that the actual mileage is unknown if the odometer has been replaced or is inaccurate; (4) signatures of both the seller and buyer. Most Indiana bill of sale forms include the odometer disclosure section.
What happens if the odometer disclosure is missing or incorrect?
Knowingly falsifying an odometer disclosure is a federal crime under 49 U.S.C. 32710. Penalties include up to $10,000 per violation and civil liability for three times the actual damages. Even an unintentional error on the disclosure can create DMV filing problems and slow down the buyer's title transfer.
Where does the odometer disclosure appear — on the title or a separate form?
Usually both. The back panel of most state vehicle titles includes an odometer disclosure section that the seller signs at time of transfer. For Indiana, the bill of sale also typically includes a separate odometer certification. Both must be completed and consistent — discrepancies between the title and the bill of sale cause DMV rejection.
Is a rv over 10 years old exempt from odometer disclosure?
Under federal law, yes — vehicles over 10 model years old are exempt from the odometer disclosure requirement. Indiana follows this federal exemption. However, many sellers include the odometer reading voluntarily because buyers expect it and it builds trust. A written mileage statement also protects the seller if a buyer later disputes the vehicle's condition.
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