Burnaby, BC Bill of Sale

Bill of Sale in Burnaby, BC

Burnaby is Metro Vancouver's second-largest city and a major hub for BC private vehicle sales. All transfers are processed through ICBC Autoplan brokers, with 12% PST assessed on the higher of sale price or Canadian Black Book wholesale value. Burnaby's large multicultural community and proximity to SFU and BCIT creates active demand for economy cars.

Where to transfer ownership in Burnaby

• Burnaby has dozens of Autoplan broker locations throughout the city — Metrotown area is especially well-served
• PST is 12% on the higher of sale price or ICBC-assessed Black Book value
• No separate title in BC — the Certificate of Registration is the key ownership document
• Both buyer and seller typically attend the Autoplan broker together for the transfer
• An out-of-province vehicle requires a DIF (Designated Inspection Facility) inspection before BC registration

Burnaby registry / service locations

• Metrotown area: multiple Autoplan brokers near the mall
• Brentwood: Lougheed Highway corridor
• North Burnaby: Hastings Street
• South Burnaby: Kingsway, Marine Drive

Tips for Burnaby buyers & sellers

• Burnaby RCMP (Burnaby Detachment) offers safe exchange zones
• Metrotown Mall parking is Burnaby's most popular safe meeting spot for vehicle sales
• Check for North Shore sea-air rust on vehicles from the Burnaby Mountain area
• Burnaby's strong international student market means many economy cars change hands — verify insurance history
• Dealership row on Kingsway may affect private pricing — know your Black Book value before listing

Provincial requirements (British Columbia)

BC requires a vehicle inspection for out-of-province vehicles and a Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T). PST of 12% applies to private vehicle sales based on purchase price or average wholesale value — whichever is greater. PST rates escalate for luxury vehicles over $125,000.