Used vehicle information package

What you get

You need to provide a used vehicle information package (UVIP) to a buyer when you sell a pre-owned vehicle.

This package contains:

• the vehicle details (including the year, make, model, colour, body type, cylinders and power)
• a vehicle registration history in Ontario (including all present and previous owners, their city of residence and odometer reading)
•  the package will include information about the vehicle currently attached to that plate number
• Vehicle lien information (a lien claimant has a right to the car or the amount owed from you)
• the average wholesale value of the vehicle (minimum value on which Retail Sales Tax (RST) will apply)
• Retail Sales Tax (RST) information
• Condition of the vehicle:
  • if it’s mechanically unfit and has not received a Safety Standards Certificate
• if it’s been completely dismantled or crushed
• bill of sale section

Place an order

To order a used vehicle information package you will need:

• the vehicle identification number (VIN), or the licence plate number of the used vehicle, and
• your Ontario driver’s licence number or registrant identification number (RIN), or your name and address

Order a used vehicle information package

Cost and delivery

Cost

$20

Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or Interac® Online.

Delivery

We will mail the used vehicle information package within 5 business days to your address on file or the delivery address provided.

When you need a used vehicle information package

When you buy a used vehicle

It is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act for the seller not to provide you with a used vehicle information package if you are buying one of the following used vehicles:

• car
• van
• light truck (gross weight of 3,000 kilograms or less)
• self-propelled motor home
• motorcycle

When you sell a used vehicle

The seller of a used vehicle is legally required to provide the buyer with a used vehicle information package; this protects the buyers’ rights. For more information about buying or selling a vehicle visit the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) website.

When you do not need a used vehicle information package

The following reasons are when a used vehicle information package is not required:

• purchasing from a registered used vehicle dealer
• between taxi licence holders
• between family member

You can also sell or transfer ownership of a vehicle without a used vehicle information package if the vehicle:

• was sold outside of Ontario
• is a donation to a licensed religious, charitable or benevolent organization as defined in the Canadian Income Tax Act
• is sold or transferred to a hospital, local service board, municipality, school board, university or college
• is a prize for registered lotteries and raffles
• is purchased from a registered motor vehicle dealer

Issues with your used vehicle information package

Incorrect information

If the used vehicle information package has incorrect information, contact ServiceOntario toll free at 1-800-387-3445 (Canada) or at 416-235-2999 (GTA).

Damaged

You need an original and undamaged used vehicle information package to sell a used vehicle. The serial number of the package must be unaltered and the tear-off stub on page 1 must still be attached.

If you received a damaged used vehicle information package from:

• the seller
  • contact the seller
• ServiceOntario
  • contact ServiceOntario toll-free at 1-800-387-3445 (Canada) or at 416-235-2999 (GTA) for a replacement

Related forms

These forms are related to Retail Sales Tax (RST) and pertain to used vehicle transactions:

• Refund of RST for motor vehicles purchased privately
  • use this form to claim a refund of RST paid
• Sworn statement for family gift of used motor vehicle in Ontario
  • use this form to support an exemption from RST on the transfer a motor vehicle acquired as a gift from a qualifying family member
• Sworn statement transfer of used motor vehicle in Ontario
  • use this form to support an exemption from RST on the transfer of a motor vehicle, other than family gifts
• Motor vehicle appraisal record
  • use this form if you are an authorized Motor Vehicle Dealer or recognized independent appraiser(s) to provide an appraisal for a motor vehicle acquired privately by a purchaser