Temporary permits are valid for 30 days and the fee is $13.20. For documentation required to obtain a temporary permit, see Temporary (Vehicle) Permit, Application Forms & Process. If it is a private sale of a vehicle and the purchaser does not have valid plates to attach, a temporary permit is available from any of the Registry of Motor Vehicle offices throughout the province. Tax to be paid on motorcycles, motor homes, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, trailers, buses, (heavy over 3000kg) commercial trucks, antiques and classic cars will be based on the declared purchase price and reviewed by the Provincial Tax Commission to establish the fair market value for taxation purposes.Īll private sale vehicles not having a valid tax exemption are taxable at the rate of 15% Nova Scotia Sales Tax (NSST) based on the greater of the purchase price or Canadian Red Book value at the time of registration. If an appraisal is not completed before the vehicle is transferred, tax is based on the Red Book Value and the appraisal must be obtained and a refund applied for through the Provincial Tax Commission within 30 days of the date of registration. Vehicles being registered as out of province gifts are taxable on the Red Book Value or appraisal if proof is not provided which reflects Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) or Nova Scotia Sales Tax (NSST) having been originally paid on the gifted vehicles. To pay tax on the appraised value, you must have the appraisal completed before the vehicle is transferred.Īppraisals must be completed on form 'Motor Vehicle Appraisal Record'. If the vehicle is appraised tax is charged on the greater of the appraisal or purchase price. If it is felt the vehicle is not worth its Canadian Red Book Value, the vehicle may be appraised by a new or used dealer who has a valid registration under the Motor Vehicle Act, or an appraisal firm recognized by Service Nova Scotia. Tax is based on the Red Book Value of the vehicle or the purchase price, whichever is greater.įor additional information, see Tax on Privately Purchased Vehicles. When a vehicle is purchased through a licensed dealer, all applicable taxes are paid to the dealer. For more information, click here.Īpplicable tax must be paid to the Registry of Motor Vehicles at the time of the transfer, except when purchased through a licensed dealer. A Statement of Insurance form must be completed. Note: Effective January 1, 2004, any time a vehicle registration (plate) is issued or renewed for a motorized vehicle (excludes off-highway vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and miscellaneous towed vehicles), insurance information is required. * For vehicle inspection requirement see Safety Inspection. The vehicle must also display a valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Number. After this time, it remains expired until it is re-registered by the new owner. Whenever a vehicle is sold, the vehicle shall be deemed to be registered under the name of the purchaser or transferee (providing there are displayed valid plates assigned to that person) for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of sale. These plates may either be re-assigned to a new vehicle or returned to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for a refund on the unused portion. Plates originally assigned to the seller are to be removed from the vehicle.

In situations where the applicant (purchaser) and the owner of the licence plate being attached to the vehicle are different Part 3 must be completed by both parties. Part 2 is only to be completed when the vehicle is sold through a licensed dealer. Remember - all blank spaces in Part 1 and Part 4 of the certificate of registration must be completed. Any applicable tax, along with the appropriate transfer, and/or registration fee must be remitted to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Within 30 days of the date of purchase, the purchaser must complete an Application for Certificate of Registration (Part 4), including the tax declaration, to register the vehicle. The seller must sign the notice of sale portion of Certificate of Registration, indicating to whom the vehicle was sold, and immediately return the Notice of Sale to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

The seller must also fill out the section headed Transfer of Title Certificate of Sale (Part 1) and give it to the new owner. The signature of the registered owner as seller is required on the reverse of the Certificate of Registration (Transfer of Ownership). Transfer of vehicle ownership is a legal process. Registry of Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Transfer

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