In order to register a trailer, you will be asked to provide a bill of sale. Alberta Registries do not need to see insurance to register the trailer. However, you must make sure to let your insurance company know that you have purchased a trailer to have it added on to your insurance policy.
Proof of ownership A bill of sale or other document proving transfer of ownership must be presented to register a vehicle in Alberta. Vehicle Information Report that shows history of a vehicle's registration in Alberta but does not provide the name of the previous registered owner.
While it is common to present a bill of sale in a digital format, you can also create this type of contractual agreement as a handwritten document on paper. What's most important is to include all of the pertinent details in the bill of sale in order to protect both parties.
A bill of sale or other document proving transfer of ownership must be presented to register a vehicle in Alberta. Vehicle Information Report that shows history of a vehicle's registration in Alberta but does not provide the name of the previous registered owner.
While it is common to present a bill of sale in a digital format, you can also create this type of contractual agreement as a handwritten document on paper. What's most important is to include all of the pertinent details in the bill of sale in order to protect both parties.
In Canada, an e-signature has the same legal status as a handwritten signature. Electronic signature in Canada is regulated federally by PIPEDA, the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act.
The Alberta Regulation 57/2020, known as the Electronic Documents Regulation under the Court of Justice Act, establishes guidelines for the acceptance and handling of electronic documents by the Court. It defines the term "Act" as referring to the Court of Justice Act (section 1).