Ontario private vehicle sale

Build a clear bill of sale, one answer at a time.

Enter the people, vehicle and sale details. You’ll review the finished draft before deciding whether to unlock the copy and Word download.

What kind of transfer is this?

This changes which Ontario document is appropriate.

Who is selling the vehicle?

Enter the current registered owner exactly as shown on the ownership permit.

Who is buying the vehicle?

Use the name and address the buyer will use when registering the vehicle.

Describe the vehicle.

Copy these details from the vehicle and ownership permit. Physically check that the VIN matches and appears unaltered.

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Set out the sale.

The purchase date and price must appear on the signed original.

Did the seller collect HST/GST?
How is the vehicle being sold?
Ontario tax reminder. In most used-vehicle registrations, the buyer pays 13% retail sales tax based on the higher of the purchase price and the vehicle’s wholesale value. The actual amount is determined at registration.

Run the handover check.

Tick what has been confirmed. Unchecked items will appear as reminders; they do not change your answers.

Buyer deadline: Register the vehicle at a ServiceOntario centre within 6 days of purchase. Bring proof of insurance, an Ontario driver’s licence, UVIP, bill of sale, required inspection certificates, the completed permit transfer and odometer information.

Your draft is ready.

Check every detail before signing. The original should be signed and dated by both parties.

Seller—
Vehicle—
Price—

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