Sell a Motorcycle Privately
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Same process as a car in most provinces. Buyer may need a motorcycle endorsement (M) on their licence to legally ride after purchase.
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Bill of sale template for your province
Vehicle sale guide: everything below, plus the checklist as a PDF.
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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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Free blank bill of sale: PDF download
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Identification Number
Open this section ↓VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
17 characters: typically on the steering head or frame near footpegs
1HGBH41JXMN109186Always verify this number matches the registration document before signing a bill of sale.
2
Transfer steps
Open this section ↓- 1Sign bill of sale
- 2Provide signed-off registration
- 3Buyer registers at provincial registry
- 4Seller keeps plate in most provinces
3
Province-specific transfer guides
Registration transfer rules and fees vary by province.Open this section ↓Registration transfer rules and fees vary by province. Select yours for a detailed per-province selling guide.
4
Seller disclosures
Open this section ↓- •Known mechanical defects
- •Accident history
- •Modifications from factory spec
- •Odometer reading
- •Liens
5
Buyer's checklist
Open this section ↓- ✓Lien search
- ✓Safety inspection (where required)
- ✓Valid M endorsement on licence before riding
- ✓Motorcycle-specific insurance
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Vehicle Transfer and Lien Check Package$12
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- Province-specific bill of sale
- Transfer checklist
- Lien search guide
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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