Unregistered Vehicles and Missing Signatures Declaration

October 19, 2015 | Published by

You might have recently bought an old trailer or motorcycle and found that it does not have it’s proper papers. Whenever the proper supporting documentation is missing, you must sign a very specific statutory declaration called the ‘Unregistered Vehicles and Missing Signatures Declaration’ or MV1484, which can be picked up from an Autoplan office.

You must provide the following information in the declaration:

  1. The vehicle year, make, model, body style, and VIN;
  2. Seller’s name and, if applicable, details of the attempts made to obtain the seller’s signature;
  3. Description of any documents available to establish ownership;
  4. For vehicles other than ubilt trailers: Where and when the vehicle was purchased, the amount paid, and confirmation that the vehicle conforms to the original manufacturer’s specifications, does not contain parts from other vehicles, and is not missing an engine or any major body parts, such as a door or a fender. If parts were replaced, include names of the individuals or companies where the major components were purchased, and if available, the VIN or serial number for all major components.
  5. For ubilt trailers: Where and when the trailer was purchased, the amount paid, the names of the individuals or companies where the major components were purchased, and if available, the VIN or serial number for all major components.
  6. A statement whether or not the vehicle has ever been registered.
  7. If the vehicle was purchased from a dealer or licensed auction sales company in Alberta or Saskatchewan, include the following information: That the vehicle was purchased from a dealer or licensed auction sales company in Alberta or Saskatchewan (as applicable); The purchaser does not have the vehicle registration document; and to the best of their knowledge, the purchaser has proper ownership of the vehicle.
  8. You may also want to ask your Autoplan agent if there is any other information that is required for your particular circumstance.

All Unregistered Vehicles and Missing Signatures Declaration forms must be sworn before a notary public or lawyer. If you need to have this done, please call us at 778-819-8553 or email at [email protected]