I just had to deal with CA DMV on this topic and at least in this state,
(dont know if its going federal or not) that as of 1/1/2016 any vehicle over 10 years old will not require ANY odometer information or verification for new titles to be processed.
Its become too much of a roadblock for people due to TOO MUCH TAMPERING with odometers. So the DMV is washing their hands of it.
CA code (from their website):
CA 1.130
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) PlateAssignments (CVC §4161)
The department will assign and affix a VIN plate when required for original registration of the following vehicles:
• Trailers with an unladen weight under 6,000 pounds (except logging and auxiliary dollies).
• Trailer coaches.
• Special mobile equipment.
• Implements of husbandry.
• New motorcycles (except specially constructed motorcycles [SPCNS]).
• Snowmobiles (except when the VIN has been defaced or obliterated).
NOTE: All the documents and requirements for the registration application must be completed before a VIN plate is assigned.
The department refers all requests for assigned VIN plates on the following vehicles to the California Highway Patrol (CHP):
• Specially constructed motor vehicles.
• Motorcycles (except new). (Older motorcycles registered by engine number only must be assigned a frame number by the CHP before being registered.)
• Passenger vehicles.
• Commercial motor vehicles.
• Commercial trailers 6,000 pounds or more unladen.
• Logging dollies and auxiliary dollies.
• Snowmobiles (when the VIN has been defaced or obliterated).
• Volkswagen body changes.
The CHP must verify a vehicle when:
• Its identity cannot be confirmed orthere is a discrepancy between the public and alternate VIN.
• The public or alternate VIN has been altered or tampered in any way.
• The Federal Certification label is missing or illegible, and an alternate VIN cannot be located.