Newfoundland and Labrador vehicle bill of sale

Newfoundland and Labrador asks for a bill of sale, or a statement of gift when the vehicle is a gift, at transfer. The province publishes a newfoundland and labrador 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 and body style, vehicle colour, VIN, odometer reading in kilometres, sale price, or that the vehicle is a gift 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 Newfoundland and Labrador?

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 and body style
Vehicle colour
VIN
Odometer reading in kilometres
Sale price, or that the vehicle is a gift
Both signatures

Newfoundland and Labrador bill of sale ↗

How do you transfer a car in Newfoundland and Labrador?

1.Complete the province's bill of sale, or a statement of gift for a gift.
2.Both parties sign it.
3.The seller files a Notice of Sale within 10 days, on the permit or through MyGovNL.

Deadline: The seller files the Notice of Sale within 10 days.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador require a bill of sale?

Yes. The province publishes a bill of sale, and a statement of gift for a vehicle given as a gift.

Does a Newfoundland and Labrador bill of sale need a notary or a sworn affidavit?

Sometimes. Most private sales need only both signatures, but the province may ask for a sworn affidavit in some cases, such as a gift or a missing document.

When must the seller report the sale in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Within 10 days, on the permit or through MyGovNL.

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

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