Buying your Vehicle - the Paperwork
Once you decide to buy the vehicle, go to your local Autoplan broker to register, licence and insure it.
You'll need the following documents to complete the transaction:
- Seller's original "Vehicle Registration" form (APV250). The Owner's Certificate is comprised of two parts: the top two-thirds is the Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle licence, while the lower third of the form is the Vehicle Registration.
- The purchaser of the vehicle must complete a Transfer/Tax form (APV9T). The transfer/tax form includes a description of the vehicle, the purchase price, the buyer's and seller's name and address, both signatures and the date of purchase. Your Autoplan agent will also ask you to complete a non-market value and Tax Exemption Form (APV9E) if your purchase price varies significantly from the market value of the vehicle or gold book price.
- To protect the buyer and the seller from possible ownership and liability issues, we recommend that both buyer and seller go together to an Autoplan broker to complete the transfer of ownership.
- If you plan to drive the car immediately, you should purchase your insurance when you transfer ownership.
Transferring Insurance to the New Vehicle
When you buy a B.C.-registered vehicle, you may operate it for up to 10 days from the date of purchase using valid B.C. licence plates from your old vehicle, as long as your old vehicle has been sold or disposed of and as long as the vehicle is compatible (e.g., passenger vehicle needs passenger plates).
During those 10 days you must carry the following items in the vehicle:
- The transfer form for your new vehicle which you and the previous owner have signed.
- The original Owner's Certificate of Insurance for your old vehicle.
- The seller's original Certificate of Registration for your new vehicle or the signed and dated Bill of Sale if you bought a new vehicle from a dealer.
If you are not transferring insurance and licence plates from a vehicle you previously owned, visit an Autoplan broker and arrange for temporary or permanent insurance and licence plates before you take possession.
Note: If you purchase a new or used vehicle from a dealer, they can help arrange the insurance and licensing details for you.
