Paperwork to Sell or Scrap a Car in Burnaby, BC
A simple checklist for selling your car to Metropolis Auto in Burnaby and across BC.
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To sell or scrap a car in British Columbia, you need three things: the vehicle registration signed by every registered owner, photo ID that matches the owner’s name, and a completed ICBC Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T). After the sale, take your licence plates off the car and visit an Autoplan broker to cancel or move your coverage.
Your Paperwork Checklist
- 01
Vehicle Registration
This is part of your ICBC papers (form APV250). It shows the car’s details and the owner’s name. Every person listed as a registered owner must sign it. If two people own the car, both need to sign.
- 02
Photo ID
Bring a driver’s licence or other government photo ID. The name must match the name on the registration. Our driver checks this before paying you.
- 03
ICBC Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T)
This form records the sale and moves ownership to the buyer. Each of its four pages needs original signatures. Our driver brings the form and fills it out with you at pickup. You sign once you have been paid, and you keep the seller’s copy as proof of the sale.
After the Sale: Plates and Coverage
Take Your Licence Plates Off
In British Columbia, licence plates belong to ICBC, not to the car. Remove them before the truck leaves. Never let a buyer drive or tow away a car with your plates still on it, because the plates stay linked to you.
Cancel or Move Your Coverage
Visit an Autoplan broker with your plates and papers. You can cancel the policy, or move the plates and coverage to another vehicle if you are buying one.
Special Situations
The Owner Has Passed Away
If you are selling a car that belonged to a family member who passed away, contact an Autoplan broker first. They can help transfer ownership of the car or cancel the policy. Depending on your situation, you may need the vehicle registration and documents that show you have the right to deal with the estate. It is also important to cancel the person’s driver’s licence with ICBC.
Read ICBC's steps when a vehicle owner has passed awayOnce the paperwork is sorted, Metropolis Auto can buy the car and pick it up from the family home, a care home lot or a storage spot.
The Car Has Two Owners
Both registered owners need to sign the registration and the transfer form. If one owner can’t be there on pickup day, call us before booking so we can plan around it.
You Lost Your Registration
Visit an Autoplan broker to get a replacement before you sell. Call us first if you are unsure, and we will tell you what we need.
The Car Is Not in Your Name
We can only buy a car from its registered owner, or from someone with the legal right to sell it. If the car belongs to a parent, partner or friend, they need to sign the papers.
You Still Owe Money on the Car
If there is a loan or lien on the car, it usually has to be paid off and cleared before the car can be sold. Talk to your lender first, then call us.
What Our Driver Does at Pickup
- 01Checks that the car matches the description you gave us
- 02Checks the VIN against your registration
- 03Checks your photo ID
- 04Fills out the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form with you
- 05Pays you on the spot
- 06Loads the car once you have removed your plates and belongings
Ready to Sell?
Now that your papers are sorted, see how our scrap car removal works, or how we buy damaged and non running cars. Want to know what your car is worth first? Read how much is my scrap car worth.
Can I scrap my car without the registration?
In most cases you need the registration to sell a car in BC, because it shows who owns the car. If you lost it, visit an Autoplan broker for a replacement first. If you are not sure what to do, call Metropolis Auto before booking a pickup. We will tell you what we need so the sale is done properly in Burnaby.
Who fills out the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form?
The seller and the buyer fill it out together. When you sell your car to Metropolis Auto, our driver brings the form to your Burnaby address and helps you fill in each part. Every page needs original signatures. You sign once you have been paid, and you keep the seller’s copy as proof that you sold the car.
What do I do with my licence plates after selling my car?
Take them off before the car leaves. In BC, plates belong to ICBC, not to the vehicle. You can move them to your next vehicle through an Autoplan broker, or hand them in when you cancel your coverage. Metropolis Auto’s driver will remind you, but it is your job to remove the plates before we load the car.
Can I sell a car for my parent or relative?
Only if you have the legal right to sell it. If your relative is alive, they need to sign the registration and transfer form. If they passed away, contact an Autoplan broker about the estate paperwork first. Once the papers are in order, Metropolis Auto can buy the car and pick it up anywhere in Burnaby or nearby cities.
Do I need to cancel my coverage after selling my car?
Yes, if you are not moving it to another vehicle. Visit an Autoplan broker with your plates and papers after the sale. If you are buying another car, the broker can move your plates and coverage to the new vehicle instead. Keep the seller’s copy of your transfer form from Metropolis Auto as proof of the sale.
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