How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car In Nunavut
To transfer ownership of a car through a private sale in Nunavut, the seller and buyer must follow these steps:
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Complete and sign a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form, which can be obtained from a local Motor Vehicles office or downloaded from the Government of Nunavut website.
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Submit the completed Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form to the Department of Economic Development and Transportation, either by email to motorvehicles@gov.nu.ca or in person at a local Motor Vehicle service provider.
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The buyer must register the vehicle in their name and obtain a new Certificate of Registration from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. To register the vehicle, the buyer will need to provide:
- The completed Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Proof of valid insurance for the vehicle
- Proof of identity and Nunavut residency
- Payment for any applicable fees and taxes
- Once the vehicle is registered, the Department will issue a new Certificate of Registration in the buyer's name, completing the transfer of ownership.
It is the responsibility of both the seller and buyer to ensure that the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale is completed accurately and that all necessary documentation is provided to finalize the transfer of ownership. Failure to properly register the vehicle in the new owner's name can result in legal and financial consequences.
How To Complete The Motor Vehicle Bill Of Sale Form In Nunavut
To fill out the motor vehicle Bill of Sale form when buying or selling a vehicle in Nunavut should contain the following key information:
- Seller's name, address, and contact information
- Buyer's name, address, and contact information
- Vehicle identification details:
- Make, model, type, series, and year of the vehicle
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle colour
- Vehicle weight (GVWR)
- Current odometer reading
- Selling price
- Other vehicle information (rebuilt, salvage, mechanically fit)
- Date of sale and signatures of both the seller and buyer
What Documents Are Needed To Transfer Vehicle Ownership In Nunavut?
To complete the transfer of vehicle ownership and register the vehicle in the new owner's name, the following documents must be submitted to the Department of Economic Development and Transportation:
- The completed and signed Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
- A valid Certificate of Registration for the vehicle to be provided by the seller.
- Proof of valid motor vehicle insurance for the buyer.
- Acceptable identification for the buyer, demonstrating their legal name and Nunavut residency.
- Payment for any required fees and taxes associated with the vehicle transfer and registration.
Additional documentation may be needed in certain situations, such as:
- If there is a lien on the vehicle, provide proof that it has been discharged.
- If the vehicle is being imported from another jurisdiction, include any necessary customs or import paperwork.
- If the sale is part of an estate, provide copies of legal documents like the will or probate.