Free New Brunswick Gift Bill of Sale
A vehicle gift bill of sale in New Brunswick documents the transfer of a motor vehicle for no monetary consideration. Even when money does not change hands, the full Service NB title-transfer process still applies — the gift designation affects the tax calculation, not the paperwork requirements. Most provinces offer a sales tax exemption for gifts between immediate family members when a Family Gift Affidavit is filed at the time of transfer.
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New Brunswick Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Vehicle gifts in New Brunswick may qualify for a provincial tax exemption when transferred to an immediate family member. Eligibility, required documentation, and the definition of "immediate family" vary by province — confirm with Service NB before the transfer. A Family Gift Affidavit or sworn declaration is typically required.
Exemption: Many provinces exempt immediate-family gifts (spouse, parent, child, sibling) from provincial sales tax when a Family Gift Affidavit is filed at the time of transfer. Always verify current eligibility criteria with Service NB, as rules change.
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 Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete the Transfer section on the back of the existing vehicle ownership certificate — both buyer and seller sign
- Prepare a bill of sale recording: full legal names and addresses, VIN, year/make/model, odometer reading, gift value ($0 or fair market value), and date
- 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 gift value ($0 or fair market value) (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
- State the sale price as $0 or "gift" on the bill of sale — do not leave it blank.
- Obtain a Family Gift Affidavit from Service NB if claiming a tax exemption for an immediate-family transfer.
- Both parties must still sign the standard ownership transfer documents — a gift transfer has the same paperwork as a sale.
- Confirm the recipient has valid insurance before the vehicle is driven away.
Common Pitfalls
- Conflating NB rules with NS or NL rules — NB does not use the Red Book wholesale floor for private car sales; your declared price is accepted. Knowing this may affect how you negotiate.
- Leaving your plates on the vehicle — NB plates belong to the seller, not the car. Remove them before handing over the keys.
- 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.
- Out-of-province vehicles: if the vehicle was registered outside NB, a safety inspection IS required. Confirm the vehicle's registration history before assuming no inspection is needed.
- Leaving the sale price blank on a gift bill of sale creates ambiguity — always write $0 or "gift."
- The Family Gift Affidavit must be completed correctly — errors can result in full tax being assessed at market value.
- Not all family relationships qualify for the gift exemption — step-children, in-laws, and cousins are excluded in most provinces.
- Even a gifted vehicle can carry a lien — always run a lien search before accepting.
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.