Free Saskatchewan Trailer Bill of Sale
Selling a trailer in Saskatchewan follows the same SGI auto fund process as selling a car, and trailers without air brakes never need a safety inspection. The seller prepares a bill of sale and completes the Transfer of Ownership form; the buyer completes the transfer at any SGI auto fund issuer and pays any PST owing (6%). Saskatchewan licence plates stay with the seller, not the trailer — the buyer receives new trailer plates at the SGI issuer. For lightweight trailers exempt from registration, the bill of sale alone transfers ownership.
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Saskatchewan Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Tax Details
Saskatchewan PST at 6% applies to private trailer sales, assessed on the higher of the price or the Red Book value. With no Red Book value, the higher of the price, a dealer-appraised value or the insured value is used.
Exemption: Trailers gifted 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
Trailers without air brakes are exempt from Saskatchewan's safety inspection rules; a trailer with air brakes needs one if it is new to Saskatchewan, last registered elsewhere, or a total loss. Buyers should inspect brakes (if equipped), lights, tires, coupler, and safety chains before purchase.
Saskatchewan Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm whether the trailer requires SGI registration based on its GVWR and type.
- Prepare a bill of sale with the trailer VIN (or serial number for unregistered trailers), make, model, year, type, GVWR, and sale price.
- Seller keeps their Saskatchewan licence plates — they do not transfer with the trailer.
- Buyer takes the bill of sale and ownership documents to any SGI auto fund issuer before towing the trailer on the road.
- Buyer pays any PST owing (6%) and obtains new trailer plates at the SGI issuer.
- Inspect safety equipment: lights, brakes (if equipped), coupler, safety chains, and tires.
- Both parties retain signed copies of the bill of sale for at least 6 years.
Common Pitfalls
- Plates stay with the seller: Saskatchewan trailer plates belong to the registered owner. The buyer gets new plates at the SGI issuer — budget for this cost.
- VIN location on trailers: trailer VINs can be found on the tongue, A-frame, or frame rail. Locate it before the sale — the SGI issuer needs it for registered trailers, and searching for it at the counter wastes time.
- Agricultural trailer PST exemptions: trailers used exclusively for agricultural purposes may qualify for PST exemptions in Saskatchewan. If this applies, confirm the exemption criteria with Saskatchewan Finance before the sale.
- Lightweight trailer documentation: for trailers exempt from SGI registration, the bill of sale is the only ownership document. Make it thorough — include all identifying information so the buyer can prove ownership without a registration certificate.
Pro Tip
Saskatchewan trailer sales are low-friction: no inspection for trailers without air brakes, 6% PST, and a straightforward SGI issuer appointment. The main thing to sort out before listing is whether the trailer is registered with SGI — if it is, locate the VIN and Certificate of Registration now, because the buyer will need both. For unregistered lightweight trailers, a detailed bill of sale with make, model, serial number, and condition is the buyer's only proof of ownership.