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Proof of Vehicle Mileage

To title or register a vehicle, you must provide at least one primary source document, as listed below, to satisfy proof of vehicle mileage.

Primary Sources (one required) - must be original:

New Car:

  • Dealer's odometer statement.

Used Car:

  • Certification of odometer mileage on back of title (when signed over).
  • Certification of odometer mileage on dealer reassignment form (if purchased from dealer).
  • Certificate of DC vehicle inspection.
  • Auction bill of sale (title only transactions).