British Columbia vehicle bill of sale
British Columbia does not require a separate bill of sale. The buyer transfers the vehicle with ICBC's APV9T Transfer/Tax Form and registers within 10 days. The province publishes a icbc transfer/tax form (apv9t) you can print. A complete record shows seller's full name and address, buyer's full name and address, date of sale, vehicle year, make, model, body style and colour, VIN, odometer reading in kilometres, sale price and both signatures. Fill in the form below to get a free PDF with every required field.
What must a bill of sale include in British Columbia?
British Columbia has no official bill of sale, so a private sale record should carry:
Include these fields
- Seller's full name and address
- Buyer's full name and address
- Date of sale
- Vehicle year, make, model, body style and colour
- VIN
- Odometer reading in kilometres
- Sale price
- Both signatures
How do you transfer a car in British Columbia?
- 1.Record the sale and the tax on ICBC's APV9T Transfer/Tax Form.
- 2.The seller keeps the seller copy and gives the buyer a signed APV250.
- 3.Take cash or a bank draft only.
- 4.The buyer registers and plates the vehicle within 10 days.
Deadline: The buyer registers within 10 days.
How much tax does the buyer pay?
A private buyer in British Columbia pays 12% in sales tax when they register the car, calculated on the price or the car's book value, whichever is higher. The price on the bill of sale matters.
Frequently asked questions
Does British Columbia require a bill of sale?
No. BC transfers a vehicle with ICBC's APV9T Transfer/Tax Form. A bill of sale is still a useful record of the price and the condition.
How long does the buyer have to register a car in British Columbia?
10 days.
How should a British Columbia seller take payment?
Cash or a bank draft only.
Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:
General information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirements with the province before you sign.