Buy or sell a used vehicle
Ownership transfers are provincial. In Ontario the buyer registers the vehicle at ServiceOntario within 6 days.
Cost: Retail sales tax generally 13% in Ontario, plus registration fees (reference)
Time: Register within 6 days of purchase
What you need
- Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) from the seller
- Bill of Sale signed and dated by both parties
- Owner's permit with the transfer section completed
- Safety Standards Certificate, if required
- Proof of insurance and Ontario driver's licence
Step by step
- Seller buys the UVIP and gives it to the buyer
- Check the VIN matches the permit and that no money is owing
- Sign the Bill of Sale and the transfer on the back of the permit
- Buyer registers the vehicle at ServiceOntario within 6 days
- Buyer pays the retail sales tax at registration
Where to apply
Ontario: buy or sell a used vehicle · ontario.ca
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- The seller keeps the licence plates.
- Tax is on the price or the Red Book wholesale value, whichever is higher.
- Gifts to close family members can be exempt from the tax.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: ontario.ca. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.