Selling Privately
Sell a Motorcycle Privately
Same process as a car in most provinces. Buyer may need a motorcycle endorsement (M) on their licence to legally ride after purchase.
Bill of sale template for your province
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- ✓Province-specific blank bill of sale
- ✓Transfer checklist for your province
- ✓What to hand over on sale day
- ✓How to remove the vehicle from your record
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Vehicle Bill of Sale Package
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Province-correct bill of sale · disclosures covered
Answer plain-language questions: we fill everything in and check each detail as you go.
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- ✓Province-specific bill of sale
- ✓Transfer checklist
- ✓Lien search guide
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Identification Number
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
17 characters: typically on the steering head or frame near footpegs
Always verify this number matches the registration document before signing a bill of sale.
Transfer steps
- 1Sign bill of sale
- 2Provide signed-off registration
- 3Buyer registers at provincial registry
- 4Seller keeps plate in most provinces
Province-specific transfer guides
Registration transfer rules and fees vary by province. Select yours for a detailed per-province selling guide.
Free blank bill of sale: PDF download
Pick your province and the fillable PDF downloads right away. These are blank templates, not province guides.
Seller disclosures
- •Known mechanical defects
- •Accident history
- •Modifications from factory spec
- •Odometer reading
- •Liens
Buyer's checklist
- ✓Lien search
- ✓Safety inspection (where required)
- ✓Valid M endorsement on licence before riding
- ✓Motorcycle-specific insurance
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