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Alberta vehicle bill of sale

Alberta requires a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale. It must show seller's name and address, buyer's name and address, VIN, make, model, body style, colour, year, sale price and both signatures. Fill in the form below to get a free PDF with every required field.

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The sale
Seller
Buyer
Vehicle

17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are not used.

Price

Gift rules for sales tax differ by province and usually require a family relationship.

Declarations

Made with Offro's free bill of sale tool (offro.ca). Not legal advice.

What must a bill of sale include in Alberta?

Alberta requires a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale. It must show:

Required

  • Seller's name and address
  • Buyer's name and address
  • VIN
  • Make
  • Model
  • Body style
  • Colour
  • Year
  • Sale price
  • Both signatures

Recommended

  • Odometer reading
  • Lien status
  • Payment method

Alberta standard bill of sale ↗

How do you transfer a car in Alberta?

  1. 1.Both parties sign the bill of sale.
  2. 2.The buyer takes it to a registry agent.
  3. 3.The registry agent transfers the vehicle and issues the new registration.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

Alberta charges no sales tax on a private vehicle sale, so there is no tax to show on the bill of sale.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Alberta?

Yes. Alberta requires a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale, and the buyer needs it to register the car.

What must an Alberta bill of sale show?

Both names and addresses, the VIN, the make, model, body style, colour and year, the price, and both signatures. The odometer, lien status and payment method are optional.

Can I write an Alberta bill of sale by hand?

Yes, if it has the same information and both signatures. Alberta also publishes a standard form you can print.

Does an Alberta bill of sale need a notary?

No. Both parties' signatures are enough.

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

General information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirements with the province before you sign.