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Ontario vehicle bill of sale

Ontario asks for a signed bill of sale for a private vehicle sale. It shows both names and addresses, the date and the price, and the Used Vehicle Information Package has a bill-of-sale section. It must show seller's name and address, buyer's name and address, date of sale, sale price and both signatures. Fill in the form below to get a free PDF with every required field.

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

What must a bill of sale include in Ontario?

Ontario requires a signed bill of sale for a private sale. Include:

Required

  • Seller's name and address
  • Buyer's name and address
  • Date of sale
  • Sale price
  • Both signatures

Recommended

  • Vehicle year, make, model, body style and colour
  • VIN
  • Odometer reading in kilometres
  • Payment method

How do you transfer a car in Ontario?

  1. 1.Buy the Used Vehicle Information Package ($20) and hand it to the buyer.
  2. 2.Sign the bill of sale.
  3. 3.Complete the Application for Transfer on the permit.
  4. 4.Give a safety standards certificate if the car is sold certified.
  5. 5.The seller keeps the plates and the plate portion of the permit.

Plates: The seller keeps the plates and the plate portion of the permit.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in Ontario pays 13% 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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Is this the same as a UCDA bill of sale?

No. UCDA bills of sale are contracts that the United Car Dealers Association supplies to its member dealers, built for Ontario's dealer rules. This tool is for private sales between two people. If you buy from a dealer, the dealer gives you its own contract.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale in Ontario?

Yes. Ontario asks for a signed bill of sale with both names and addresses, the date and the price.

What is the Used Vehicle Information Package?

It costs $20. The seller gives it to the buyer, and it has a bill-of-sale section and the vehicle's history.

Can I write an Ontario bill of sale by hand?

Yes, if it has the same information and both signatures.

Does an Ontario bill of sale need a notary?

No. Both parties' signatures are enough.

Is this the same as a UCDA bill of sale?

No. UCDA bills of sale are contracts that the United Car Dealers Association supplies to its member dealers, built for Ontario's dealer rules. This tool is for private sales between two people. If you buy from a dealer, the dealer gives you its own contract.

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

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