Government form, explained · British Columbia
APV9T — BC's Transfer/Tax Form: what it is and how to fill it out
Selling or buying a car privately in BC? Then yes — you need this one. The APV9T is the form that actually transfers ownership; the bill of sale alone won't do it.
What the APV9T is — and who needs it
The Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T) is mandatory for every private vehicle sale in BC — not just family gifts or special cases. It carries the ownership transfer and the tax side of the transaction. A standard bill of sale supports the sale but does not transfer ownership by itself.
Where to get it
Start at ICBC's selling-a-vehicle page — it walks the current process and where to obtain the form. Follow ICBC's current instructions rather than a copy from a forum or an old listing.
Filling it out
- •All four pages require original signatures from both buyer and seller — no photocopied or single-page shortcuts
- •Complete it alongside the bill of sale, not instead of one
- •The seller hands over: the signed APV9T, the signed vehicle registration (Owner’s Certificate), and the bill of sale
Field-by-field instructions come with the form — follow ICBC's current version.
Common mistakes
- ✗Relying on a bill of sale alone — in BC it will not transfer ownership
- ✗Missing original signatures on any of the four pages
- ✗The buyer sitting on it — the completed APV9T goes to an Autoplan broker within 10 days of the sale date
- ✗Handing over the car without the signed Owner’s Certificate (registration) alongside the APV9T
What happens after it's signed
The buyer takes the completed APV9T to an Autoplan broker within 10 days of the sale date to register the transfer. Missing paperwork from a past purchase? ICBC also names the APV250 (the registration document) and the MV1484 sworn declaration for missing signatures — our BC no-papers guide walks that path.
Common Questions
What is the APV9T form?
The APV9T is ICBC's Transfer/Tax Form — the document that actually transfers ownership in a BC private vehicle sale. It's mandatory for every private sale: a standard bill of sale alone will not transfer ownership in BC.
Is a bill of sale enough to sell a car in BC?
No. In BC the APV9T Transfer/Tax Form is mandatory — the bill of sale supports the sale (price, parties, date) but does not transfer ownership by itself. Complete both.
Who signs the APV9T and where does it go?
Both buyer and seller sign — all four pages require original signatures. The seller hands the buyer the signed APV9T, the signed vehicle registration (Owner’s Certificate), and the bill of sale; the buyer then submits the completed APV9T to an Autoplan broker within 10 days of the sale date.
What are APV250 and MV1484?
APV250 is the vehicle registration document ICBC issues, and MV1484 is the sworn “Unregistered Vehicles and Missing Signatures Declaration” used when paperwork is missing — both are named on ICBC’s pages. If you’re missing documents from a purchase, see our BC no-papers guide.
The full BC process
Guidepost is not a law firm. This is general information, not legal advice — verify current requirements with ICBC. Full disclaimer. Last updated: June 2026.