Free Quebec Trailer Bill of Sale
Selling a trailer in Quebec follows the SAAQ process for all registered vehicles: the seller completes VD-619 (Déclaration de vente) and hands it to the buyer, who has 15 days to complete the transfer at an SAAQ service point and pay QST at 9.975%. One key Quebec rule applies to trailers as well: licence plates stay with the trailer by default, not with the seller. Very light trailers may be exempt from SAAQ registration entirely — if your trailer is under the registration threshold, the bill of sale alone transfers ownership.
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Quebec Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
QST at 9.975% applies to private trailer sales in Quebec. Assessed on the higher of the declared sale price or the SAAQ guide value for the trailer.
Exemption: Agricultural trailers used exclusively for farming may be eligible for QST relief. Confirm with Revenu Québec.
Inspection Requirements
No mandatory pre-sale safety inspection for private trailer sales in Quebec. Buyers should inspect the coupler, safety chains, lights, tires, and brakes (if equipped) before purchase.
Quebec Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm whether the trailer requires SAAQ registration based on its GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) — check saaq.gouv.qc.ca or call SAAQ.
- If registration is required, seller completes VD-619 (Déclaration de vente) with the trailer VIN, sale price, date, and both parties' information.
- Prepare a detailed bill of sale: trailer make, model, year, type (utility, cargo, boat, snowmobile, etc.), VIN, GVWR, and sale price.
- Decide before the sale whether the licence plate stays with the trailer (Quebec default) or is removed by the seller.
- Inspect all safety equipment: lights, brakes (if equipped), coupler and safety chains, tires, and load-securing points.
- Buyer visits SAAQ within 15 days (for registered trailers) and pays 9.975% QST.
- Both parties retain signed copies of VD-619 and the bill of sale.
Common Pitfalls
- Plate confusion: as with cars, Quebec trailer plates stay with the trailer by default. Sellers who want to transfer the plate to another trailer must remove it before the handover.
- Skipping registration check: selling a trailer as registered when it is exempt (or vice versa) creates problems at SAAQ. Confirm the trailer's registration status before listing.
- Incomplete VIN documentation: trailer VINs are sometimes hard to find (stamped on the tongue or frame rail). Locate and record it before the sale — SAAQ requires it for registered trailers.
- Missing safety chain and light documentation: a trailer sold without working lights or safety chains may fail the buyer's SAAQ registration inspection if one is required, leading to post-sale disputes.
Pro Tip
Trailer sales in Quebec are straightforward once you have confirmed the registration requirement. For registered trailers, VD-619 plus a detailed bill of sale covers you completely. For unregistered trailers, the bill of sale alone is sufficient but must be thorough. Either way, sort out the plate question before the handover — remove yours if you want to keep them, or confirm in writing that they are included in the sale.