Selling or buying a used car in Newfoundland

At this time, we do not assist with the private car sales transactions in Newfoundland; however, we are exploring the possibilities.  In the meantime, here is the information on what you need to do to sell or buy a car in Newfoundland privately:

You can purchase a vehicle history report here.  

It is recommended (not required) that the buyer and seller undertake the following steps and obtain the following documents:

• Contact a registry agent or AMA to get a vehicle information report (describes the vehicle’s registration history in Alberta), a personal property lien search and/or Carfax.  
• Obtain a safety inspection of the vehicle from a vehicle inspection facility.  It is required ONLY on vehicles last registered in another jurisdiction.  Before going to an inspection station, the person must get an Inspection Request from a registry agent.
• Obtain the Canadian Police Information Centre database for stolen vehicles.

Registering a vehicle in Alberta:

• Registering of the vehicle at a registry agent (registry agents offer registration, information and licensing services on behalf of government)
• The vehicle must be in Alberta
• Documents needed:
  • proof of ownership (bill of sale)
  • proof of valid insurance 
  • identification
  • in an out-of-province vehicle, a safety inspection

• Registering a vehicle on behalf of someone else: another person can apply for a vehicle registration, renewal, cancellation or transfer. The person must bring: 
  • proof of ownership, 
  • proof of valid insurance, 
  • ID 
  • Authorization for Vehicle Services signed by the owner

FEES and TAXES: Registration costs $84.45 for one year and $159.45 for two years.  There is no sales tax on private sales.