Private-sale paperwork, deadlines and taxes change at the border, and from one province or state to the next. Pick where the car is being sold. Every guide links to the official government sources it's based on.
Canada
| Province | Buying | Selling | Key rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Buying hub | Selling guide | UVIP from the seller, 6 days to register, 13% tax on the higher of price or wholesale value |
| British Columbia | Buying guide | Coming soon | APV9T form, 10 days to register, 12% PST on the higher of price or wholesale value |
| Alberta | Buying guide | Coming soon | Standard bill of sale, no provincial sales tax, out-of-province inspection |
| Quebec | Coming soon | Coming soon | |
| Manitoba | Coming soon | Coming soon | |
| Saskatchewan | Coming soon | Coming soon | |
| Atlantic provinces | Coming soon | Coming soon |
United States
State guides are on the way. Until then, these apply everywhere in the US: what a history report shows, title brands, odometer fraud and the bill of sale guide, which covers California's forms.
| State | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|
| California | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Texas | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Florida | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| New York | Coming soon | Coming soon |