Putting the Car in My Name:

• [ ] Sign the title back with new buyer
• [ ] Bill of Sale signed
• [ ] Remove plates from car and cancel registration with DMV
• [ ] Obtain in-transit registration CT
  • [ ] bring title
  • [ ] bill of sale (Form H-31)
  • [ ] application for registration and certificate of title (Form H-13B)
  • [ ] out of state driver’s license + passport
  • [ ] fee of $21
  • [ ] current insurance identification card
    • [ ] declaration page of insurance policy required to verify insurance coverage amounts

Checking if I Can Import the Car:

• [ ] RIV permission to import car into Canada
  • [ ] determine its admissibility status → admissible
  • [ ] recall clearance letter from within 30 days of importation

Import / Exporting Vehicle

Exporting

U.S Customs (CBP) stuff

• [ ] submit electronic export information through automated export system
• [ ] https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/regulations/trb_obtaining_an_ein.pdf
  • [ ] grab EIN though: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/system-unavailable.jsp
  • [ ] complete ACE exporter registration form + submit → will receive temporary username and password
  • [ ] go to ACE website → “Trade / PGA user login” → create account → create the account → sign up → temporary username and password (links modernized ACE account to Legacy ACE account)
  • [ ] once signed into ACE website → select “exporter” under “accounts” drop-down menu → select appropriate exporter account through hyperlink for the account under “account name” column → right side of screen, select “submit AES filing” to launch AESDirect (make sure pop-up blocker is disabled in web browser)
    • [ ] must agree to Certification Statements to proceed → click “Create export filing” → complete the EEI to obtain ITN
      • [ ] https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/aesdirect/ACE-AESDirect-Sample-Shipment.pdf
    • questions: call 1-800-549-0595
• [ ] submit ITN confirmation + vehicle title documents and sales receipts at least 72 hours before export
  • [ ] contact port of crossing directly to determine exact documentation requirements, procedures for submitting documentation and hours of operation
  • [ ] send
    • [ ] original title
    • [ ] 1 copy of title front and back,
    • [ ] 1 copy bill of sale
    • [ ] 1 copy of current valid registration

Importing

Canada Border Services Agency stuff

• [ ] Vehicle Import Form - Form 1 (E-form)
• [ ] verify vehicle admissibility
• [ ] facilitate payment of non-refundable RIV registration fee
  • [ ] $325 + applicable taxes (must be paid before RIV inspection form for vehicle is released - pay at the border, online, by mail, or in person at the RIV office)
• they will forward the completed Vehicle Import Form - Form 1 (E-form) to RIV !
• [ ] call CBSA for questions on requirements / taxes
• 506-636-5064
• [ ] after importation, RIV will send Federal Inspection Form: identifies modification and inspection requirements specific to my vehicle once the following has happened :
  • Vehicle Import Form - Form 1 (E-form) has been completed and submitted to RIV through CBSA
  • RIV registration fee has been paid
  • RIV has received recall clearance documentation confirming that there are no outstanding recalls on the vehicle
  • Note: can expedite file by faxing / emailing copy of Import Form - Form1 to RIV office

In Canada After Import / Export:

• [ ] RIV inspection: Federal inspection must be done within 45 days of date of importation

  • [ ] present the vehicle
  • [ ] federal inspection form
  • [ ] vehicle import form - Form1
  • inspection center will give RIV the results once done
  • RIV will issue Canadian statement of compliance label for vehicle

• [ ] Provincial Licensing - register and license an imported vehicle

  • [ ] present stamped Vehicle Import Form - Form 1
  • [ ] present bill of sale
  • [ ] present title
  • [ ] present proof of insurance
  • [ ] present mechanical inspection

  provide any other information / documentation required - contact 514-873-7620 or 1-800-361-7620 within Quebec

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