Quebec vehicle bill of sale

Quebec has no official bill of sale. The SAAQ tells buyers to write a contract of sale themselves, because registration is not proof of ownership. A complete record shows seller's full name and address, buyer's full name and address, date and place of sale, vehicle year, make, model, body style and 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).

A lien search was done at the RDPRM.

PDF language

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

What must a bill of sale include in Quebec?

Quebec has no official form, so a contract of sale should carry:

Include these fields

Seller's full name and address
Buyer's full name and address
Date and place of sale
Vehicle year, make, model, body style and colour
VIN
Odometer reading in kilometres
Sale price, or that the vehicle is a gift
Both signatures

How do you transfer a car in Quebec?

1.Write the contract of sale (this document) and sign it with the buyer.
2.Transfer the vehicle online with SAAQclic: both parties need a SAAQclic file, and the vehicle must be a passenger vehicle under 25 years old, with one owner and no unpaid fines.
3.The seller starts the transfer with the buyer's licence number.
4.Do not hand over the car before the buyer accepts the transfer.
5.The buyer registers within 48 business hours.

Deadline: The buyer registers within 48 business hours of accepting the transfer.

How much tax does the buyer pay?

A private buyer in Quebec pays 9.975% 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 Quebec require a contract of sale?

No official form exists. The SAAQ tells buyers to write a contract of sale, because registration is not proof of ownership.

How long does the buyer have to register a car in Quebec?

48 business hours after accepting the transfer.

Can the transfer be done online in Quebec?

Yes, with SAAQclic, for a passenger vehicle under 25 years old, with one owner and no unpaid fines. Both parties need a SAAQclic file.

Province rules checked on October 6, 2026. Sources:

saaq.gouv.qc.ca

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