Free New Brunswick RV Bill of Sale
Selling an RV (recreational vehicle) in New Brunswick follows the same provincial title-transfer process as a car, but with higher values, larger tax bills, and an additional check: confirm whether the RV has a propane system or grey/black water tanks, as some provinces treat these as regulated systems requiring certification before re-sale.
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New Brunswick RV 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 RV 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, sale price, 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 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
- Check that the RV propane system has a current inspection if required in your province.
- Confirm the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) — RVs over certain weights may require a commercial vehicle transfer process.
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.
- RVs often carry higher outstanding loan balances — always run a lien check before buying.
- Motorhomes are titled as motor vehicles; travel trailers are titled as trailers — ensure you are using the correct provincial form for the RV type.
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.