Selling Privately
Sell a Trailer Privately
Trailers are registered provincially (not federally). The bill of sale and current registration are needed to transfer ownership at the provincial registry. Plates may or may not transfer depending on province.
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Identification Number
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
17 characters — typically on the tongue (front frame) or driver-side frame rail
Always verify this number matches the registration document before signing a bill of sale.
Transfer steps
- 1
Sign bill of sale
- 2
Seller provides signed registration
- 3
Buyer registers at provincial motor vehicle registry
- 4
Buyer arranges new plates in most provinces
Seller disclosures
- •Structural condition (frame, hitch, wiring)
- •Weight capacity and actual weight rating (GVWR)
- •Brake system condition (if equipped)
- •Known rust or damage
Buyer's checklist
- ✓Verify VIN on tongue/frame matches documents
- ✓Confirm GVWR is sufficient for intended load
- ✓Inspect wiring harness and lights
- ✓Check braking system (electric brakes if rated over a certain weight)
Official sources
Last updated: June 2026
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