Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White’s office is reminding auto dealers and the public about stricter odometer laws taking effect January first.
Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haup says sellers of 2011 model vehicles and newer will have to disclose the mileage when the title is transferred for 20 years instead of ten under a new federal rule.
“If the vehicle is a 2011 model or newer the seller must enter the current mileage in the odometer reading section of the title upon the sale of the vehicle. If the vehicle is a 2010 model or over, the seller may check the exempt box on the title.”
Haupt says the change is aimed at reducing odometer fraud since the average age of vehicles in the US is now nearly 12 years old.
