Register a vehicle

You need to register a vehicle to drive it in the Yukon.

Register a new vehicle

Bring the following documents to a Yukon Motor Vehicles office to register a new vehicle.

• New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS)
• Signed and dated bill of sale
• Valid insurance

Register a used vehicle

Bring the following documents to a Motor Vehicles office to register a used vehicle.

• Signed and dated bill of sale
• A copy of the previous owner's registration
• Valid insurance

Register a salvaged vehicle

Bring the following documents to a Motor Vehicles office to register a salvaged vehicle.

• Signed and dated bill of sale
• Valid insurance
• A mechanical inspection form performed by a licensed mechanic indicating that the vehicle is roadworthy

You must make every effort to have the proper documents that tie the previous registered owner to your purchase. Contact a Motor Vehicles office to check if your documentation is acceptable.

Register a vehicle from outside of the Yukon

There are 2 options to register a vehicle from outside the Yukon:

• use the licence plate from a vehicle you own; or
• register by fax.

Registering with a licence plate

1. Take the licence plate from a vehicle you own that's registered in the Yukon.
2. Bring the licence plate and the registration belonging to it with you when you go purchase your new vehicle.
3. Get a completed bill of sale for the new vehicle.
4. Get a copy of valid insurance on your new vehicle faxed or emailed to you.
5. Put your plate on the new vehicle and drive it to the Yukon.

You must register the vehicle at a Motor Vehicles office within 14 days from the date on the bill of sale.

Registering by fax

1. Get a completed bill of sale.
2. Get the vehicle insured and get copy of your valid insurance.
3. Email [email protected] or phone 867-667-5315 to inform staff you'll be faxing the documents.
4. Fax the documents at 867-393-6220.

One of our staff will contact you to make arrangements for you to get your licence plate.

Register an imported vehicle

Bring the following documents to a Motor Vehicles office to register an imported vehicle.

1. Original, completed Vehicle Import Form issued by the Registrar of Imported Vehicles
2. Valid insurance