

If you buy a vehicle from a dealer: most dealers will do the paperwork for you. This process is called “registering” your vehicle. When you register as the owner of a vehicle, you will get a green paper permit and licence plates. resume road insurance again - generally about 2 to 3 weeks before you start driving to allow your insurance company time to report your information to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.When you are ready to bring the vehicle out of storage and drive it again, you need to: You should keep comprehensive insurance on the vehicle to protect against fire, theft or other types of damage. While the vehicle is in storage, you can remove the required road, liability and accident benefits insurance. Seasonal vehiclesĪ seasonal vehicle is one that will not be driven for an extended period of time (e.g., a high-value or vintage vehicle stored during the winter or a vehicle being stored while the driver is away or unable to drive). When driving your own or someone else’s vehicle, you must carry the “pink slip” (liability insurance card) for that particular vehicle. Collision insurance to cover damage to your own vehicle is a good idea, but not required by law.

This covers you in the event that you injure or kill someone or damage someone’s property while driving. You need to buy insurance from a private insurance company.Īll vehicles must be insured for third-party liability for at least $200,000. You need to have insurance for your vehicle before you register as the owner.
