How to fill out MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement (North Carolina)
A dealer's guide to MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement in North Carolina: what it is, when you need it, what to have ready, and how to fill it out from the deal.
Last checked November 14, 2026
What this form is
MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement is North Carolina's odometer disclosure statement. Federal law requires the seller to state the vehicle's mileage in writing when ownership transfers, and North Carolina publishes its own form for it.
North Carolina's odometer disclosure statement, filled from the deal. Seller and buyer sign.
When a dealer uses it
Whenever you sell a vehicle that is not exempt from odometer disclosure, the seller and buyer both sign. DMS Apex prints EXEMPT for vehicles that are exempt.
Information you need before you start
- The vehicle's VIN, year, make, model and body type
- The odometer reading at the time of sale
- The buyer's full legal name and address, and any co-buyer
- Your dealership's name, address and dealer license number
- The sale date and price
- The lien holder's name and address, if the buyer is financing
- Trade-in details, if there is a trade-in
- The previous title number and state
How to fill it out with DMS Apex
- Add the car to Inventory with its VIN, mileage and title details.
- Start the sale in Sales and enter the buyer, price, fees, trade-in and lien holder.
- Open the deal's documents page and tick MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement.
- Preview it. DMS Apex shows the state's own form with your deal's information filled in.
- Print it, review it, and have the right people sign in ink.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing the odometer reading differently on two documents.
- Leaving out a co-buyer's signature or information.
- Using an old version of the form. Always use the state's current published version.
- Strike-throughs or corrections on a form that does not allow them. Reprint instead.
- Forgetting the lien holder's name and address on a financed deal.
North Carolina tax and fees at a glance
| Item | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| State tax | 3% state rate |
| Trade-in | Reduces the tax |
| Administrative / document fee | Taxed |
| Service contract | Not taxed |
| Starting title fee | $66.75 |
DMS Apex fills North Carolina's published form and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Always check current requirements with the state.
Download the blank MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement (PDF)
Common questions
Where do I get the MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement?
The form is published by North Carolina. You can download a blank copy from this page, and DMS Apex fills it from your deal and prints it.
Does DMS Apex fill in MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement automatically?
Yes. It fills the vehicle, seller, buyer, lien holder and sale information from the deal. You review it and sign.
Do I need other forms with MVR-180 Odometer Disclosure Statement?
Usually. A North Carolina deal also needs a Buyer's Order, the odometer statement where required, and the Buyers Guide. Check with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles for anything else.
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