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New Brunswick vehicle bill of sale

New Brunswick publishes a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale, and Service New Brunswick processes the transfer. The province publishes a new brunswick 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
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 New Brunswick?

The province publishes its own bill of sale. Use these fields to match it:

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

New Brunswick bill of sale ↗

How do you transfer a car in New Brunswick?

  1. 1.Complete New Brunswick's bill of sale.
  2. 2.Both parties sign it.
  3. 3.Register the vehicle with Service New Brunswick, where the buyer pays 15% HST.
  4. 4.There is no separate provincial transfer step; the bill of sale and the registration do it.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in New Brunswick pays 15% 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 New Brunswick require a bill of sale?

Yes. The province publishes a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale.

Does a New Brunswick bill of sale need a notary?

No. Both parties' signatures are enough.

Does New Brunswick charge tax on a private car sale?

Yes. The buyer pays 15% HST when they register the car with Service New Brunswick.

Can I write a New Brunswick bill of sale by hand?

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

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

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