This Bill of Sale of Automobile contains the following information: the make/model of the car, VIN number and other information. Seller guarantees that the property is his/her own and is free of all claims and offsets of any kind. The form also contains the Odometer Disclosure Statement required by Federal Law and State Law, where applicable, which must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
The Odometer Disclosure Statement in Florida is a crucial document that must be completed during the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle. This statement aims to protect the buyers' interests by ensuring accurate and honest representations regarding a vehicle's mileage. It provides transparency and safeguards against odometer fraud, which involves tampering, resetting, or misrepresenting the actual mileage of a vehicle. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHS MV) requires the seller or transferor to provide a written odometer disclosure statement if the vehicle meets specific criteria. This statement is commonly integrated into the vehicle's certificate of title or on a separate form known as the Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 82992). Form 82992 is the standard Odometer Disclosure Statement used in most vehicle transfers within Florida. It includes essential information like vehicle details (make, model, year, and identification number), buyer's and seller's information, the current mileage, and a certification statement. Both parties must sign this document to acknowledge the accuracy of the disclosed mileage. In cases where the vehicle is exempt from odometer disclosure, such as certain types of vehicles or transfers, a different form can be used. One example is the Odometer Disclosure Exemption Statement (Form 82042). This form may be utilized if the vehicle is ten years old or older, has a gross vehicle weight rating above 16,000 pounds, or is a non-motorized vehicle (e.g., trailers, semitrailers, motorcycles). It is important to note that intentionally providing false information on an odometer disclosure statement is a criminal offense and can lead to severe penalties. Buyers should always request the completion of the Odometer Disclosure Statement to ensure they are receiving accurate mileage information and to protect themselves from potential fraud. Overall, the Odometer Disclosure Statement is a vital component of vehicle transactions in Florida, ensuring transparency and preventing odometer fraud while providing buyers with necessary information.
