Vehicles being operated on our highways must be registered annually (passenger vehicles and light trucks).

Have you recently moved to the province?

• you must register your vehicle within 90 days of arrival
• you may be exempt from paying the Retail Sales Tax Act. To learn more visit
  • Taxation on Private Sale of Vehicles and
  • Tax Information Bulletin – Retail Sales Tax on Private Vehicle Sales

Also see the Commercial Vehicles and Drivers Section to register commercial vehicles and equipment.

Also see the Off-road Vehicles Section to register off-road vehicles such as ATVs, side-by-sides (UTVs), dirt bikes etc

If you bring a new or used vehicle into the province you must make an appointment to register the
vehicle.

What do I bring to my appointment?

To register a NEW vehicle you must bring:

• New Vehicle Information Statement NVIS (issued by the manufacturer)
• The bill of sale
  • If the seller is an HST/GST registrant, include the HST/GST registrant’s number and amount of HST/GST collected by registrant.
• Proof of insurance
• A vehicle registration application which includes:
  • Applicant information, including NL Driver’s Licence Number or Photo ID if you have one
  • Description of Vehicle: Serial (VIN) number, make, liters, model, cylinders, model year, fuel type, style, seating capacity (if bus), vehicle type, colour, mass (kg), company unit number (if applicable).
  • Insurance Information: Name of insurance company, policy number, expiration date and signature of applicant(s)

To register a USED vehicle you must bring:

• The vehicle registration certificate
• The bill of sale (in NL this is completed by the seller; it’s on the back of the vehicle registration form) or use our convenient Bill of Sale template
• A sworn affidavit
  • This is required for Retail Sales Tax purposes
  • You must submit a sworn affidavit when the purchase price of the vehicle is below the wholesale value (as published in the Canadian Red Book).Instructions for the seller and purchaser are on the form
  • If you purchase the vehicle from a business and the HST registration number is shown on the bill of sale, an affidavit is NOT required

• A copy of the Inspection (NL Inspection Requirements)
• Proof of insurance (policy number and insurance company)
• A vehicle registration application which includes:
  • Applicant information, including NL Driver’s Licence Number or Photo ID if you have one
  • Description of Vehicle: Serial (VIN) number, make, liters, model, cylinders, model year, fuel type, style, seating capacity (if bus), vehicle type, colour, mass (kg), company unit number (if applicable).
  • Insurance Information: Name of insurance company, policy number, expiration date and signature of applicant(s)

If the new or used vehicle is imported from outside Canada, you must also bring:

• • Customs Clearance
  • Form 1 Vehicle Import Form and B15 Casual Goods and Accounting Document, or  B4 Personal Effects Accounting Document (these forms are supplied by customs or freight forwarding agency).

Imported Vehicles

Before importing a vehicle into Canada please contact these agencies for important information regarding eligibility, obligations, costs etc.

Canada Border Services 1-800-461-9999 (Canada) or  1-506-636-5064 (US)
Registrar of Imported Vehicles  1-888-848-8240
Transport Canada 1-800-333-0371

Leased Vehicles

If the vehicle is leased, you must also bring:

• A copy of lease agreement
• The leasing company’s HST/GST Registration Number and confirmation that HST is being collected on monthly lease payments
• Power of attorney from leasing company to permit you to license the vehicle in this province
• A copy of the invoice showing cost of vehicle being leased

Gifted Vehicles

If the vehicle is a gift an inspection is not required and taxes are not collected.

Antique Vehicles

If the vehicle is being registered as an antique, please see guidelines for registering antique vehicles.

Cost of Registration

• Registration fees for all vehicles are outlined in the Fees Policy (discounts may apply)
• Provincial sales tax is charged on the purchase price of the vehicle or the wholesale value  (as published in the Canadian Red Book), whichever may apply
• All outstanding fines appearing on your record must be paid
• Fees can be paid using one of the following Payment options