What paperwork do I have to complete if I want to sell my used vehicle privately?

Private sellers of motor vehicles are legally obliged to provide buyers with a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP). This package contains the vehicle's registration history in Ontario, vehicle lien information (i.e. whether there were any outstanding debts on the vehicle in Ontario up until two business days before the UVIP was purchased), average wholesale value on which the minimum tax owed is based and other information dealing with vehicle safety standards, retail sales tax and forms for an affidavit and bill of sale.

The Used Vehicle Information Package costs $20. It is available from all Ministry of Transportation Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Offices. It is also available by calling the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, Personal Property Security Registration Branch, which enables consumers to use their VISA or MasterCard to order the package. From the Toronto area, call (416) 325-8847; from elsewhere in the province, use our toll-free line -- 1-800-267-8847. There is also a TTY number, 416-326-8866, for the speech/hearing impaired.

For more information on Buying, Selling or Transferring Used Vehicles, to order a Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP), or for a copy of the brochure Buying and Selling a Used Vehicle in Ontario (*pdf), visit the Ministry of Transportation website at www.mto.gov.on.ca