Vehicle Bill of Sale
A bill of sale for private vehicle transactions in Canada, transferring ownership and documenting the terms of the sale.
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A vehicle bill of sale is a written document that records the private transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle from a seller to a buyer. In Canada, a bill of sale is required to register the vehicle in the buyer's name at the provincial motor vehicle registry and is evidence of the agreed purchase price for tax and liability purposes.
What it must include
A complete vehicle bill of sale should state: the full legal names and addresses of the buyer and seller; the vehicle identification number (VIN); the year, make, model, and colour; the odometer reading at time of sale; the agreed purchase price; the date of transfer; and whether the vehicle is sold as-is or with any representations about its condition.
Protecting both parties
The bill of sale protects the seller by documenting that ownership has transferred and establishing the price for tax purposes. It protects the buyer by providing evidence of ownership and the agreed terms. Buyers should confirm the seller's identity matches the name on the vehicle registration and run a CARFAX or provincial lien search before completing the purchase.