Selling or scrapping a car without the ownership in Ontario

A legitimate buyer needs proof you own the car. If you are the registered owner and lost the permit, get a replacement from ServiceOntario, then sell the car normally. If the car isn’t registered to you, the registered owner (or an estate executor) needs to sign it over.

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  1. If the car is registered to you

    Visit ServiceOntario with valid ID to get a replacement vehicle permit. Then you can sell or scrap the car normally.

  2. If the owner has passed away

    The estate trustee or executor can sell the vehicle with the appropriate estate documents. Call us and we’ll explain what we need.

  3. If you bought it but never transferred it

    The registered owner needs to sign it over, or you’ll need to complete the transfer at ServiceOntario first.

  4. Abandoned vehicle on your property

    This is a different process involving your municipality or police. We can’t buy a vehicle that isn’t legally yours to sell.

This is general information, not legal advice. ServiceOntario has the final word on vehicle permits.

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