Manitoba vehicle bill of sale

Manitoba transfers a vehicle with the Transfer of Ownership Document on the back of the registration card. A bill of sale is a useful record for both parties. The province publishes a manitoba sample bill of sale 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.

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The sale

Date of sale

Place of sale (city)

Province

Seller

Full name

Address

Phone (optional)

Driver's licence number (optional)

Buyer

Full name

Address

Phone (optional)

Driver's licence number (optional)

Vehicle

Year

Make

Model

Trim (optional)

Body style

Colour

VIN

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

Odometer (km)

PriceThis is a gift

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

Price (CAD)

Payment method

Declarations

Sold as is, where is, with no warranty from the seller.The seller owns the vehicle and has the right to sell it.The vehicle is free of any lien or debt.To the seller's knowledge, the odometer reading is accurate.The vehicle has been in an accident or has a branded title (rebuilt, salvage).

PDF language

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

What must a bill of sale include in Manitoba?

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) publishes a sample bill of sale. A complete 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

Manitoba sample bill of sale ↗

How do you transfer a car in Manitoba?

1.Complete the Transfer of Ownership Document on the registration card: the date, the odometer and both signatures.
2.Give the buyer their copy of the document.
3.A safety inspection certificate is needed to register the vehicle.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in Manitoba pays 7% 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Manitoba require a bill of sale?

Manitoba transfers a vehicle with the Transfer of Ownership Document on the registration card. A bill of sale is still a useful record for both parties.

What should a Manitoba bill of sale show?

The date, the odometer reading, the price and both signatures. MPI publishes a sample bill of sale.

Does a Manitoba 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.