St. John's, NL Bill of Sale
Generate a free bill of sale for transactions in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. 15% RST applies, on the higher of the price paid or the Red Book wholesale value, unless both parties swear an affidavit. It is not HST: GST/HST does not generally apply to a private sale. Download as PDF instantly.
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Bill of Sale in St. John's, NL
St. John's is Newfoundland and Labrador's capital and largest city, with an active private vehicle market despite 15% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on private sales. Motor Registration Division (MRD) handles all vehicle transfers. Coastal salt air and severe winters make pre-purchase inspection critical.
Where to transfer ownership in St. John's
- The Motor Registration Division (MRD) office for the St. John's area is at 149 Smallwood Drive in Mount Pearl
- 15% RST (not HST) applies to private vehicle sales in Newfoundland and Labrador, on the higher of price or Red Book wholesale value
- A safety inspection certificate is needed before most used cars, light trucks and vans are transferred — it is valid for 30 days
- St. John's coastal salt air and freeze-thaw cycles create significant corrosion concerns
- Oil industry activity (offshore) creates strong demand for trucks and SUVs
St. John's registry / service locations
- St. John's area MRD office: 149 Smallwood Drive, Mount Pearl
- Online: MyGovNL — submit the vehicle transfer without an office visit
- Phone: 1-877-636-6867 for MRD questions
Tips for St. John's buyers & sellers
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) safe exchange zones at RNC headquarters
- Village Mall and Avalon Mall parking lots are popular meeting spots
- Coastal salt combined with sea fog is catastrophic for underbody corrosion — always lift-inspect St. John's vehicles
- 15% RST on a $20,000 vehicle is $3,000, or more if the Red Book value is higher — budget accordingly
- Oil industry demand keeps truck values high in St. John's relative to national averages
Provincial requirements (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Newfoundland and Labrador charges 15% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on a private sale, not HST, on the higher of the price or the Canadian Red Book average wholesale value. A sworn affidavit from both parties lets the tax be charged on a lower real price. The Motor Registration Division (MRD) collects it when the buyer transfers the vehicle, which must happen within 10 days.