Free British Columbia Trailer Bill of Sale
Trailer ownership in British Columbia transfers through the same ICBC/Autoplan broker system as cars — not through a provincial title, but via a signed bill of sale, the APV9T form, and registration processed at an Autoplan broker. PST of 12% applies to the declared sale price and is paid at the Autoplan office.
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British Columbia Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
12% BC PST applies to private trailer sales, calculated on the declared sale price. There is no Canadian Black Book floor for trailers.
Inspection Requirements
No pre-sale inspection required for trailers in BC. Trailers with brakes (typically required over 1,400 kg GVW) should have brake function confirmed by the buyer before road use.
British Columbia Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the trailer VIN — stamped on a metal plate on the tongue or front-left frame rail on most trailers built after the early 1980s.
- Complete a bill of sale with the trailer year, make, model, VIN, GVWR, type (utility, flatbed, enclosed cargo, boat trailer, etc.), sale price, and both parties' details.
- Both buyer and seller sign the APV9T Transfer/Tax Form.
- Seller signs over the BC registration document to the buyer.
- Seller removes licence plates — BC plates stay with the seller.
- Buyer visits an Autoplan broker within 10 days, pays 12% PST on the declared price, and registers the trailer in their name.
Common Pitfalls
- Skipping the APV9T — even for a $500 utility trailer, BC requires the APV9T to formally transfer registration at an Autoplan broker.
- Assuming the bill of sale alone is enough to re-register — the signed registration document from the seller is also required by the Autoplan broker.
- Ignoring PST — 12% PST applies to trailer sales in BC just like vehicle sales; budget for it when pricing the transaction.
- Selling a trailer with an unresolved ICBC lien or impound flag — a title search at the Autoplan broker will surface any holds, delaying the transfer.
Pro Tip
BC trailer sales wrap up cleanly at an Autoplan broker — bring both the APV9T and the signed registration document from the seller. PST is 12% on the declared price and is collected at the broker, so there's no separate remittance required. In and out in under 30 minutes for a straightforward trailer transfer.