Free New Brunswick Free Printable Bill of Sale
This free printable New Brunswick 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 Service NB 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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New Brunswick Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
New Brunswick charges 15% HST on private vehicle sales. Unlike Nova Scotia, Ontario, or BC, NB does not apply a wholesale-value floor for private sales — the declared sale price on the bill of sale is accepted for HST calculation purposes. This makes NB one of the few Atlantic provinces where the stated price is used without adjustment.
Exemption: Transfers between immediate family members (spouse, child, parent, sibling) may qualify for an HST exemption with a sworn statutory declaration. Confirm current eligibility with Service NB.
Inspection Requirements
New Brunswick does not require a safety inspection certificate for private passenger car sales between NB residents. A safety inspection is required for commercial vehicles, vehicles brought in from outside New Brunswick, and vehicles that have been rebuilt or salvage-titled.
New Brunswick 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.
- Remove your licence plates — New Brunswick plates stay with the seller and can be reassigned to a replacement vehicle
- Buyer brings signed ownership certificate, bill of sale, valid NB driver's licence, and proof of insurance to Service New Brunswick
- Buyer pays 15% HST based on the declared sale price (no Red Book floor for NB private sales)
- Transfer ownership at any Service NB location — no strict deadline, but complete promptly to release seller from liability
- Both parties retain a signed copy of the bill of sale for at least 6 years
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.
- Delaying the transfer indefinitely — while NB has no strict statutory deadline, the seller remains the registered owner until transfer is complete and can be held liable for events during that gap.
- Skipping the bill of sale for a family transfer — even exempt transfers require written documentation; the sworn statutory declaration form is required for the HST exemption.
Pro Tip
Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John are the three busiest Service NB offices for vehicle transfers. All three offer walk-in service. New Brunswick's acceptance of the declared sale price (without a book-value floor) makes it particularly straightforward for buyers who have negotiated a fair below-market price on a vehicle with high mileage or cosmetic damage — the tax is calculated on exactly what you paid.