Prince Edward Island vehicle bill of sale

Prince Edward Island transfers a vehicle with a bill of sale and the signed permit, plus an inspection and insurance, within 7 days. 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 Prince Edward Island?

Prince Edward Island has no single official bill-of-sale form, so a private sale 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

How do you transfer a car in Prince Edward Island?

1.The seller signs the bill of sale and signs off the permit.
2.The seller mails the Notification of Transfer within 7 days.
3.An inspection and insurance are needed to register, within 7 days.

Deadline: Transfer, inspection and insurance within 7 days.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island require a bill of sale?

Yes. PEI asks for a bill of sale and the signed permit, with an inspection and insurance, within 7 days.

How long do I have to transfer a vehicle on Prince Edward Island?

7 days.

Does a Prince Edward Island bill of sale need a notary?

No. Both parties' signatures are enough.

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

princeedwardisland.ca

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