Selling Privately
Sell a Car / Truck / Van Privately
Transfer registration at your provincial motor vehicle registry. A bill of sale is required in all provinces.
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Identification Number
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
17 characters — found on dashboard (driver side) or door jamb
1HGBH41JXMN109186
Always verify this number matches the registration document before signing a bill of sale.
Transfer steps
- 1
Sign bill of sale
- 2
Provide signed-off registration
- 3
Seller removes license plates (AB, BC, SK, MB, NS)
- 4
Buyer registers at ServiceOntario/AMA/ICBC/etc.
Seller disclosures
- •Known mechanical defects
- •Accident history and repairs
- •Odometer reading accuracy
- •Outstanding liens
- •Whether the vehicle has been used as a taxi or rental
Buyer's checklist
- ✓Lien search (PPSA)
- ✓Safety inspection (where required)
- ✓Vehicle history report (Carfax/AutoCheck)
- ✓Insurance before driving off lot
Official sources
Last updated: June 2026
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