Free Saskatchewan Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Selling a motorcycle privately in Saskatchewan is as streamlined as selling a car: no inspection for most in-province sales, 6% PST on the higher of the price or the Red Book value, and the transfer completed at any SGI auto fund issuer. The seller keeps their licence plates — the buyer receives new motorcycle plates at the issuer during registration. For out-of-province motorcycles, the buyer must pass a Saskatchewan vehicle inspection before registration, which is the main contingency to negotiate in cross-border sales.
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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Saskatchewan PST at 6% applies to private motorcycle sales, assessed on the higher of the sale price or the Red Book value. It does not apply when both are $5,000 or less.
Exemption: Gifts between qualifying family members are exempt from PST if Saskatchewan PST was already paid, with a letter from the giver stating the relationship and the gift.
Inspection Requirements
No safety inspection is needed to transfer a motorcycle already registered in Saskatchewan that is not a total loss. Inspections are required for motorcycles last registered outside Saskatchewan, being registered in Saskatchewan for the first time, or written off as a total loss. Motorcycles from 1987 or older are exempt at first registration.
Saskatchewan Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Prepare a bill of sale with the motorcycle VIN, make, model, year, engine displacement (cc), odometer reading, sale price, and both parties' full names and addresses.
- Record any included accessories (saddlebags, windshield, cases, etc.) in the bill of sale.
- Seller completes the Transfer of Ownership section of the Certificate of Registration.
- Seller keeps their Saskatchewan motorcycle plates — they do not transfer with the bike.
- Buyer visits any SGI auto fund issuer before riding, with the bill of sale and the completed Transfer of Ownership form.
- Buyer pays any PST owing (6%) and obtains new motorcycle plates with basic plate insurance.
- Both parties keep signed copies of all documents for at least 6 years.
Common Pitfalls
- Out-of-province inspection: if the motorcycle was previously registered in another province, the buyer must have it inspected in Saskatchewan before registration. Budget for this and factor it into the negotiation if selling a bike with out-of-province history.
- Engine displacement matters for SGI classification: SGI classifies motorcycles by engine size for insurance and licensing purposes. Confirm the engine displacement is accurately recorded on the bill of sale and matches the Certificate of Registration.
- Plates stay with the seller: motorcycle plates belong to the registered owner. Sellers keep their plates; buyers get new plates at the SGI issuer.
- Seasonal storage issues: Saskatchewan winters mean many motorcycles are sold while in storage. If the bike has been stored for a season, note the last-ridden odometer in the bill of sale to avoid disputes about post-sale mileage.
Pro Tip
Saskatchewan motorcycle sales are among the simplest in Canada. Prepare a thorough bill of sale that covers engine displacement, accessories, and odometer reading, and the SGI issuer appointment takes 20 minutes. The main thing to flag upfront: out-of-province bikes require an inspection before registration, so if the bike has Alberta or Manitoba plates, set the buyer's expectations accordingly.