Free British Columbia Free Printable Bill of Sale
This free printable British Columbia bill of sale template covers all the required fields for a private vehicle transfer: seller and buyer information, vehicle description (year, make, model, VIN, odometer), sale price, as-is disclosure, and signature lines. The form meets ICBC requirements and is accepted province-wide. Download as a PDF, print two copies, complete both by hand at the time of sale, and each party keeps a signed original.
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British Columbia Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Base PST rate is 12% for vehicles under $125,000, calculated on the higher of the declared sale price or the Canadian Black Book average wholesale value. Luxury surcharge: 15% PST on $125,000–$149,999; 20% PST on $150,000 and over.
Exemption: Vehicles gifted between certain family members may qualify for a PST exemption. The federal Luxury Tax (10% on the amount exceeding $100,000 for passenger vehicles) applies separately from BC PST.
Inspection Requirements
BC-registered vehicles sold between BC residents do not require a pre-sale inspection. Out-of-province vehicles entering BC must pass a Designated Inspection Facility (DIF) inspection before they can be registered — typically costs $150–$250.
British Columbia Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Download the free PDF bill of sale template and print two copies — one for each party.
- Fill out both copies completely at the time of sale: do not leave fields blank.
- Record the full VIN (17 characters), current odometer reading, agreed sale price, and date.
- Both buyer and seller sign both copies in the presence of each other.
- Each party retains one original signed copy.
- Seller signs the back of the Certificate of Title or provides the signed registration document to the buyer.
- Seller removes licence plates — plates stay with the seller in BC.
- Buyer visits an Autoplan broker within 10 days, presenting the APV9T, bill of sale, signed registration, and valid ID.
- Buyer pays 12% PST (or applicable luxury rate) on the higher of the sale price or Canadian Black Book wholesale value at the Autoplan broker.
- Buyer obtains Autoplan basic insurance at the same visit — the broker processes insurance, registration, and PST simultaneously.
Common Pitfalls
- Printing only one copy and expecting to photocopy it after — always print two originals and have both signed at the time of sale.
- Leaving the sale price blank — a blank price field can be filled in fraudulently after signing. Always write the agreed price, even if it is $1.
- Using an incomplete form: a valid bill of sale must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, the VIN, and the sale date.
- Forgetting the out-of-province inspection requirement — if the vehicle was last registered outside BC, it needs a DIF inspection before the Autoplan broker can process the transfer.
- Letting the buyer drive away on the seller's plates — plates belong to the seller and the insurance attached to those plates. Any accident the buyer has is potentially tied to the seller's policy.
Pro Tip
BC's Autoplan system is more convenient than it first appears — one broker visit handles insurance, registration, and PST simultaneously. The key preparation: complete the APV9T before arriving (most brokers have it available to download), bring the Canadian Black Book value if you want to confirm your PST calculation in advance, and confirm whether the vehicle needs a DIF inspection if it has out-of-province history.