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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