Used vehicle checks in Ontario

Start with a factory sheet, then use the official checks and transfer steps for the vehicle's current or most recent registration jurisdiction.

Build a factory sheet

Factory data and recall notices stay free. Recall notices are matched by year, make, and model, not the exact VIN.

National checks

Ontario checks

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Used Vehicle Information Package
Ontario vehicle description, registration history and branding/lien information included in the official package.
A UVIP is not a current insurance, ownership, safety, or VIN-complete recall determination.
Paid; ServiceOntario displays the current purchase price.
Shown after a Factory VIN decode
Ontario vehicle population context
Counts of registered vehicles by published dataset dimensions.
It is aggregate context only and cannot confirm a particular vehicle’s registration, owner, insurance, status, or expiry.
Free open-data context.
Official aggregate dataset

Transfer guidance

For a private sale, the seller must provide a UVIP, signed bill of sale, completed transfer portion of the permit, and safety certificate when required. The buyer must register within six days.

Official sources and review date

Authority: Government of Ontario / ServiceOntario. Last verified: 2026-08-31.