Nunavut vehicle bill of sale
Nunavut publishes the A-116 motor vehicle bill of sale. Blocks A and B must be completed for the form to be accepted for vehicle registration; block C is optional. It must show seller's surname and given names, seller's phone number and address, seller's ID type and number, vehicle make, year, series and model, odometer reading in kilometres, VIN, colour, gross vehicle weight rating in kilograms, vehicle type, buyer's surname and given names, buyer's phone number and address, sale price, date and place of sale and signatures of the seller, the buyer and both witnesses. Fill in the form below to get a free PDF with every required field.
What must a bill of sale include in Nunavut?
Nunavut requires blocks A and B on its A-116 bill of sale. It must show:
Required
- Seller's surname and given names
- Seller's phone number and address
- Seller's ID type and number
- Vehicle make, year, series and model
- Odometer reading in kilometres
- VIN
- Colour
- Gross vehicle weight rating in kilograms
- Vehicle type
- Buyer's surname and given names
- Buyer's phone number and address
- Sale price
- Date and place of sale
- Signatures of the seller, the buyer and both witnesses
Recommended
- Free of liens, or the lienholder's name
- Paid in full
- Payment terms
- Where the vehicle was last registered
How do you transfer a car in Nunavut?
- 1.Complete form A-116, blocks A and B, and both parties sign, each with a witness.
- 2.Send the completed form by email to motorvehicles@gov.nu.ca, or hand it in at your local Motor Vehicle service provider.
- 3.The buyer registers the vehicle with the Application for Passenger Vehicle Renewal form, proof of valid insurance and acceptable ID.
How much tax does the buyer pay?
Nunavut charges no sales tax on a private vehicle sale, so there is no tax to show on the bill of sale.
Frequently asked questions
Is there tax on a private vehicle sale in Nunavut?
No. Nunavut has no territorial sales tax, and GST does not generally apply to a private sale between individuals.
What form does Nunavut use for a vehicle bill of sale?
Form A-116, the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale. Blocks A and B must be completed; block C is optional.
How do I check for liens on a vehicle in Nunavut?
With the ACOL Lien Check, ordered with the serial number and a credit card. Nunavut's legal registries can also help.
Can I send the Nunavut bill of sale by email?
Yes. Completed forms can be emailed to motorvehicles@gov.nu.ca or handed in at a local Motor Vehicle service provider.
Territory rules checked on October 12, 2026. Sources:
General information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirements with the territory before you sign.
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