Guidance for changing owner details, selling a vehicle and registering the buyer.

Change of Owner or Title Holder Particulars

Changes to the particulars of a vehicle owner or title holder should be communicated to the appropriate registering authority within 21 days.

Changing your address or particulars

Use the NCP form. Take your ID and proof of residential address. Foreign citizens may have additional identification and immigration-document requirements, and may need the ANR form.

Selling a vehicle

1. The seller completes and submits the NCO form.
2. The seller hands the registration certificate to the buyer.
3. The buyer completes the RLV application.
4. The buyer submits the registration certificate, proof of purchase and other required documents.
5. A roadworthiness certificate may be required; the buyer is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy.
6. The buyer must submit the registration application within 21 days of buying the vehicle.

Companies

Where a vehicle is registered to a company, additional incorporation/name-change or founding-statement documentation may be required.

Processing and fees

Applications are stated to be processed on the same day. Fees are prescribed by the province. A registering authority may request proof of the right to be registered as title holder, such as an invoice or sales agreement.

Relevant forms