How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in New Brunswick
A step-by-step guide to every field on a New Brunswick vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
New Brunswick expects a clean, honestly completed bill of sale: one is required for every transfer, Service New Brunswick does not accept an altered one, and the 15% Provincial Vehicle Tax (PVT), not HST, is charged on the higher of the price you write or the Red Book wholesale value. That shapes the document: write the true price, note the condition that explains it, and if you make a mistake, write a fresh copy. No inspection attaches to most private sales (only vehicles valued at $1,000 or less), so the bill of sale's description carries the condition record alone.
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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 We check these requirements against official provincial and territorial sources, but details can go out of date.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 If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.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 15% PVT on the sale price at registration — calculated by Service New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in New Brunswick bill of sale in under 60 seconds. Fields are formatted for Canadian requirements — odometer in kilometres, Canadian date format, NB PVT at 15% PVT, and registration before driving the vehicle noted.
Other Documents Required in New Brunswick
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a New Brunswick vehicle transfer:
- Registration certificate signed on both pages (the Application for Vehicle Transfer is on the back)
- Proof of insurance for the vehicle
- NB inspection within 30 days before the transfer — only if the vehicle is valued at $1,000 or less
- Family Gift Affidavit — gifts only
New Brunswick charges 15% Provincial Vehicle Tax (PVT) on private sales, on the higher of the price or the Canadian Red Book average wholesale value. Service New Brunswick collects it at the transfer. In a private sale the licence plate stays with the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes NB's tax treatment different?
Does a low price on the bill of sale lower the tax?
Is an inspection part of NB paperwork?
New Brunswick Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, transfer deadlines, and forms for New Brunswick.
View New Brunswick guide →Service New Brunswick
Bring the signed bill of sale + registration certificate before driving the vehicle.