Vehicle & property
Snowmobile Bill of Sale (Ontario)
Record a private snowmobile sale in Ontario: the buyer, the seller, the price and the snowmobile's VIN. With the snow-vehicle permit signed by the seller, it is what the buyer brings to ServiceOntario to transfer the registration.
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Also known as
- Snow Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Motorized Snow Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Snowmobile Sale Agreement
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- Snowmobile Proof of Purchase
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Snowmobile Bill of Sale (Ontario)
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SNOWMOBILE BILL OF SALE
This bill of sale records that ______, of ______ (the "Seller"), sold to ______, of ______ (the "Buyer"), the motorized snow vehicle described below (the "Snowmobile") on ______, for the price of $______, which the Seller confirms receiving in full.
Paid by: ______
Make: ______ | Model: ______ |
Year: ______ | Colour: ______ |
VIN or serial number: ______ | Registration number: |
Odometer (km): | Also included: |
Terms of sale
The Seller owns the Snowmobile, has the right to sell it, and sells it free of any lien, charge or claim.
To the best of the Seller's knowledge, the details above, including any odometer reading, are accurate.
The Snowmobile is sold as is, where is. The Buyer has had the chance to inspect it and accepts its present condition.
If the Snowmobile is registered in Ontario, the Seller gives the Buyer the snow-vehicle permit, signed by the Seller, so the registration can be transferred into the Buyer's name.
We, the Seller and the Buyer, solemnly declare that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, and we make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
Date: ______________________
______________________________ | ______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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What is a snowmobile bill of sale?
A snowmobile bill of sale is the written record of a snowmobile changing hands. It names the seller and the buyer, states the price and the date, and identifies the snowmobile by its make, model, year, colour and VIN, so both sides can prove what was sold, to whom and for how much.
In Ontario the buyer needs it to put the registration in their own name, and on a private sale the price it shows is the amount the buyer pays sales tax on.
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Transferring a used snowmobile in Ontario
A snowmobile must be registered with the Ministry of Transportation, through ServiceOntario, before it is driven. To transfer a snowmobile that is already registered, the buyer needs the snow-vehicle permit signed by the seller and the bill of sale. Under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, the seller and the buyer must each send the ministry notice of the sale within six days.
Once registered, the buyer receives a permit and a registration number decal. To ride anywhere other than their own property, the buyer also needs a validation sticker on the decal, unless they are an exempt resident of northern Ontario, and liability insurance.
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Sales tax on a used snowmobile
A snowmobile bought privately, from a seller who is not registered for GST/HST, is subject to 13% Ontario retail sales tax. The buyer pays it when registering the snowmobile at ServiceOntario. Unlike a used car, the tax is based on the price paid, not on a Red Book value. For the tax, the price includes the value of anything the seller accepted in exchange, such as a trade-in, so record that too.
A snowmobile bought from a dealer or business that charges HST carries no separate retail sales tax. A gift to a close family member can be exempt with the Sworn Statement for a Family Gift (Form 1157E).
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What to include
Copy the details exactly as they appear on the snow-vehicle permit.
- The seller's and the buyer's full names and addresses.
- The make, model, model year, colour and VIN or serial number.
- The registration number from the permit, if the snowmobile is registered.
- The price, how it was paid, and the date of sale.
- If the seller is registered for GST/HST, the registration number and the HST collected on top of the price.
- Anything else included, such as a cover or spare parts.
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How to notarize a snowmobile bill of sale in Ontario
Ontario's transfer steps ask for the snow-vehicle permit signed by the seller and the bill of sale; they do not mention notarization. If a party wants the statement sworn, leave the PDF unsigned: the template ends with a solemn declaration that a commissioner can take online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20).
If you want a notary to witness the signatures instead, that is done in person, on a mobile visit where the notary comes to you anywhere in Ontario. Bring valid government-issued photo identification either way.
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Sign in front of the commissioner, who takes your declaration and applies the seal.
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Declare it online by video, or in person on a mobile visit anywhere in Ontario.
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Questions about the Snowmobile Bill of Sale (Ontario)
- Do I need a bill of sale to transfer a snowmobile in Ontario?
- Yes. To transfer a used snowmobile that is already registered, the buyer brings the snow-vehicle permit signed by the seller and the bill of sale to ServiceOntario.
- How long do I have to report a snowmobile sale?
- Six days. The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act requires both the seller and the buyer to send the Ministry of Transportation notice of the sale within six days of it.
- Do I pay sales tax on a used snowmobile in Ontario?
- On a private sale, yes: the buyer pays 13% retail sales tax on the purchase price when registering the snowmobile. If you buy from a dealer that charges HST, you pay the HST to the dealer instead.
- Does a snowmobile bill of sale need to be notarized?
- Ontario's transfer steps do not mention notarization: the buyer needs the snow-vehicle permit signed by the seller and the bill of sale. A commissioned declaration can add certainty if the buyer, the seller or a lender asks for it.
- Can I fill in a snowmobile bill of sale online?
- Yes. Complete it online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF.
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