Frequently asked questions

What Signeret records and which official steps remain separate.

What is a private sale agreement?+

It is a record of the parties, item, condition, price, payment and handover terms agreed in a private transaction.

Does the agreement complete the official transfer?+

No. Transfer, tax, registration, inspection and information-package rules are set by the relevant province or territory and remain separate.

Can we sign electronically?+

Electronic signatures can generally evidence an ordinary private agreement when identity, intent, reliability and any applicable consent or formality requirements are satisfied. A prescribed government form can still require a different method.

What inspection evidence should we check?+

Review the current provincial or territorial safety evidence, any independent inspection and the parties’ own observations separately. An earlier inspection is not a guarantee of present condition.

How do we check finance or third-party rights?+

Use the applicable provincial or territorial lien and vehicle-history services. Ontario sellers must provide the required Used Vehicle Information Package for covered vehicles.

Which items are supported?+

Cars, motorcycles, trailers, caravans, boats, mopeds or scooters, and collectibles.

Is the service free?+

The completed PDF download is free. The optional two-party digital-signing flow costs $4.99; the exact total and any applicable tax are shown before payment.

Can I add photographs?+

Yes. Add useful photographs of identifiers, included items and visible condition with the appropriate permission.

Are there local exceptions?+

Transactions involving Québec use the reviewed French service at qc.signeret.com. British Columbia’s official Transfer/Tax Form requires original signatures and is not replaced by Signeret.

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