Free Newfoundland and Labrador Free Printable Bill of Sale
This free printable Newfoundland And Labrador 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 NL 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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Newfoundland and Labrador Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Newfoundland and Labrador charges 15% HST on private vehicle sales. HST is calculated on the higher of the declared sale price or the Canadian Red Book wholesale value — the same book-value floor used in Nova Scotia. Writing a below-market price on the bill of sale will not reduce HST if the Red Book value is higher.
Exemption: Transfers between immediate family members may qualify for an HST exemption. Contact Service NL for the current statutory declaration requirements.
Inspection Requirements
Newfoundland and Labrador does not require a safety inspection certificate at the time of a private sale. However, the vehicle must pass a safety inspection to be registered. If the current registration is valid and the vehicle was inspected to obtain that registration, the buyer can transfer without a new inspection — but a vehicle that fails inspection after transfer cannot be re-registered until repaired.
Newfoundland and Labrador 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 — Newfoundland and Labrador plates stay with the seller
- Buyer brings signed registration certificate, bill of sale, valid NL driver's licence, and proof of insurance to Service NL Motor Registration Division
- Buyer pays 15% HST — calculated on the higher of declared sale price or Canadian Red Book wholesale value
- Vehicle must be inspectable and registerable in the buyer's name — confirm current registration status before closing
- 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.
- Vehicle that cannot pass inspection — while no inspection certificate is required at point of sale, a vehicle in poor mechanical condition may fail inspection and cannot be re-registered by the buyer. Disclose known issues.
- No strict deadline does not mean no urgency — the seller remains the registered owner until transfer is complete. Delays expose the seller to liability for the buyer's actions.
Pro Tip
St. John's is the busiest Service NL Motor Registration location, with offices on Kenmount Road and Crosbie Road. Corner Brook serves western Newfoundland. All offices offer walk-in service. With all documents in hand — signed registration certificate, bill of sale, insurance card, and driver's licence — a typical transfer takes 20–35 minutes at the counter.