{"id":9229,"date":"2020-01-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2024-09-09T12:05:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:05:05","slug":"just-bought-a-used-car-heres-how-to-register-and-plate-it","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/just-bought-a-used-car-heres-how-to-register-and-plate-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding vehicle transfers between individuals in Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve just received the keys to your new car<\/a> bought from an individual and can\u2019t wait to show it off to all your friends? It\u2019s only natural! Buying a first vehicle, whether new or used, is a pivotal moment in anyone\u2019s life. For many, it\u2019s the first step towards independence and autonomy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, before you can consider yourself the rightful owner of this vehicle, you must first obtain a license plate, as required by law.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never done this before: registering your car and getting a licence plate is a fast and simple process. In this article, our certified technicians at Certified Auto Repair will explain <\/span>the steps involved in transferring a vehicle between individuals.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Visiting the SAAQ\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While many government services are now available online, to register a new car you need to <\/span>head to your local Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec (SAAQ) branch. You\u2019ll also need to pay the obligatory Quebec Sales Tax (QST).<\/span><\/b> This step is required by law after purchasing a used vehicle.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since you bought the vehicle used, the seller will need to accompany you so that the transfer of ownership can be completed. If the seller is unable to travel, he or she will need to fill out and sign a power of attorney form and entrust it to someone who can represent him or her.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The documents you will need \u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the required documents to register a used vehicle in Quebec. You will need to have them with you when you visit a <\/span>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de l\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec (SAAQ)<\/span><\/a> branch. Otherwise, you\u2019ll have to go a second time!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make the transfer on the first try, here are the documents you need to bring:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n