How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Manitoba
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Manitoba vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
A Manitoba bill of sale is really a two-part document: the standard fields (parties, VIN, odometer, price, date, signatures) plus the line that matters most in this province — who pays for what the safety inspection finds. A vehicle sold outside close family needs a Certificate of Inspection (COI) before the buyer can register it, so the repair-responsibility allocation belongs in writing before the inspection report exists. The 7% RST is assessed on the higher of price and wholesale value, and MPI processes tax, transfer, and the buyer's insurance in one system — bring the completed document, with the signed Transfer of Ownership Document, to an Autopac agent.
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Provincial and territorial rules change. We check these requirements against official provincial and territorial sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your provincial or territorial motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name (exactly as on the vehicle registration)
- Current mailing address
- City, province, postal code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, province, postal code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota, Honda)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry, Civic)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV, minivan)
- Colour
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard plate or driver's door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale (km)
Sale Details & Tax
- Sale price in Canadian dollars (write both numerals and words — e.g., "$12,500 — Twelve thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, bank draft, e-transfer)
- Date of sale (day / month / year)
- Note: buyer owes 7% RST on the sale price at registration — calculated by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
- Sign over the odometer/transfer section on the registration certificate as well
Buyer Signature & Next Steps
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Manitoba Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Manitoba bill of sale in under 60 seconds. Fields are formatted for Canadian requirements — odometer in kilometres, Canadian date format, MB RST at 7% RST, and registration before driving the vehicle noted.
Other Documents Required in Manitoba
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Manitoba vehicle transfer:
- Transfer of Ownership Document (TOD) — the signed part of the registration card
- Certificate of Inspection (COI) — valid for one year for a transfer
Manitoba charges 7% RST when the buyer registers, on the higher of the price paid or the Canadian Black Book average wholesale value. A Certificate of Inspection is needed when the registered owner changes, except for some close-family transfers. Registration and Autopac insurance are bought together at an Autopac agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Manitoba-specific line belongs on the bill of sale?
How is Manitoba's tax calculated?
Where does the paperwork go?
Manitoba Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, transfer deadlines, and forms for Manitoba.
View Manitoba guide →Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
Bring the signed bill of sale + registration certificate before driving the vehicle.