| Every year, there are many Canadians who purchase | | | | registration document. This document provides |
| used cars from the United States. The reasons | | | | information about the county of export and the age of |
| Canadians buy a used car from the US can include: | | | | the vehicle. You should also have a bill of sale that |
| they found a car at a cheaper price, they located a | | | | details information about the vehicle such as the |
| specialty car that cannot be found in Canada, or they | | | | vehicle identification number, make, year, and model, |
| are buying a used car from a private seller. If you are | | | | the names and addresses of the seller and purchaser |
| planning to buy a used car from the US and bring it to | | | | and how much you paid for the used car. |
| Canada, it is important to understand what the process | | | | When arriving at the border, a customs official will |
| involves so you do not get held up at the border | | | | enter the car's data into the RIV program. There will |
| crossing. | | | | be a registration fee of $182.00, except for Quebec, |
| Used cars that are at least 15 years old are allowed to | | | | which is $197.00. If the car has to be brought up to |
| be imported from the U.S. without having to be | | | | Canadian standards, you will have 45 days to do so. |
| checked to see if they meet Canada's emission and | | | | You won't be able to register and license the car in |
| safety standards. The age of the vehicle is determined | | | | Canada until it is modified and inspected. When you |
| from the month the vehicle was built. Transport | | | | have met all of the import criteria, customs will provide |
| Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) | | | | you with a Vehicle Import Form, which is given to your |
| program is responsible for making sure all imported | | | | province's licensing officials. Once the used car meets |
| vehicles meet Canada's safety standards. Used cars | | | | the standards and passes inspection, you can then get |
| that are imported from the US are normally carried by | | | | the car registered. As well, you will be responsible for |
| a flat bed truck or driven across the border. Once you | | | | such fees as provincial sales tax on the amount you |
| have purchased the car, you have to go to that | | | | paid for the vehicle and registration fees. |
| particular state's Department of Motor Vehicle office | | | | When buying a car from the US to bring to Canada, it |
| to acquire that state's title. On the state's motor vehicle | | | | is important to remember that you will not be able to |
| department website, you will find the information on | | | | secure leasing or a financing plan, or qualify for any |
| how to get temporary registration for the car. | | | | rebates. When purchasing a used car from the US |
| Remember, before you can travel with the vehicle, you | | | | instead of Canada, you have to be aware of the |
| will need to provide proof of insurance because it is | | | | extra fees associated with the import. As with any |
| illegal to drive in the US without auto insurance. | | | | purchase, always do your research so you do not end |
| To be permitted entry into Canada with a used car, | | | | up having your car denied access at the Canadian |
| you will need the copy of the vehicle's foreign | | | | border. |