Step 1 — Seller and Buyer Information
Write your full legal name exactly as it appears on your ID, plus your address and signature. The buyer completes their section the same way. Both parties date the form.
Bill of Sale
Alberta Bill of Sale for a Scrap Car — Every Problem Solved Before Pickup
Scrapping a car isn't like selling one. The vehicle might not run, the registration might expire, and sometimes the paperwork is missing entirely. This page walks you through the Alberta Bill of Sale (REG3126) for scrap vehicles specifically — and shows you how to handle the situations other guides skip.
Selling to Scrap My Car Calgary? Skip the reading. Our driver arrives with the official form, fills it out with you in minutes, hands you a signed copy, and pays you on the spot.
What You Need
Bill of Sale for Selling Your Car in Alberta — What You Need and How to Fill It Out
The government of Alberta provides the official Bill of Sale form (REG3126) free of charge. It is the form AMA Registries and Alberta insurance providers recognize as legitimate proof of ownership transfer.
If you're selling to Scrap My Car Calgary, you don't need to download anything. We bring the form to your door at pickup.
We Bring It
Selling Your Car? We Bring the Paperwork
When you sell to Scrap My Car Calgary, the Bill of Sale is not another errand. We bring the form, complete it with you at pickup, give you a signed copy, and pay you on the spot.
Official Alberta REG3126 form provided at your door
Filled out together in under five minutes
Signed copy left in your hands
Free towing anywhere in Calgary and surrounding communities
Payment on the spot before the truck pulls away
Why It Matters
Why the Bill of Sale Matters Even When the Car Is Junk
A common mistake in Calgary is assuming a scrap car doesn't need paperwork because it's "just going to the crusher." Wrong — and it's the seller who pays for that mistake.
Until ownership legally changes hands, that vehicle is still yours. If it's towed somewhere and abandoned, ticketed, or involved in an incident before it's dismantled, the letters and fines come to the last registered owner: you. A signed Bill of Sale with the date and time of transfer is the single document that ends your responsibility the moment the car leaves your driveway.
It also lets you:
Cancel your insurance the same day without a gap in proof
Return your licence plates or transfer them to your next vehicle
Prove the sale price if there's ever a dispute about payment
Bottom line: the Bill of Sale isn't for the car — it's for you.
Form Details
How to Fill Out the REG3126 for a Scrap Vehicle
Step 2 — Vehicle Details
Copy the year, make, model, VIN, body style, colour, odometer reading, and licence plate number directly from your registration. If the cluster is dead, use the last known reading and note that the odometer is inoperative.
Step 3 — Price and Conditions
Write the sale amount in both numbers and words. For a scrap vehicle, always add "sold as-is, where-is, for scrap/parts" so the vehicle condition is documented clearly.
Step 4 — Copies for Both Sides
Two signed copies: one stays with you, one goes with the buyer. Keep yours for at least a year alongside your insurance cancellation confirmation.
What Goes On It
What Information Goes on an Alberta Bill of Sale
Seller and buyer: full legal names, addresses, signatures, and date
Vehicle details: year, make, model, VIN, body style, colour, plate number, and odometer reading
Transaction details: sale price in numbers and words, plus "sold as-is, where-is, for scrap/parts"
Pull all vehicle details directly from the registration to avoid typos. One wrong digit in a VIN delays the buyer's registration.
Common Problems
Scrap-Car Paperwork Problems — and How We Solve Them
This is where scrap sales differ from normal sales. Here's what to do in the messy situations:
My registration expired years ago
You can still sell. Expired registration does not erase your ownership — the vehicle record still shows your name. Complete the Bill of Sale normally.
I can't find the registration at all
Visit any Alberta registry agent with your ID and request a replacement or a vehicle information report. If the car is clearly yours and headed for scrap, call us first and we can tell you the fastest route.
The car belonged to a deceased family member
The executor of the estate can sign the Bill of Sale, usually with a death certificate and proof of executor status. We handle estate scrap pickups regularly and can tell you what to have ready.
The car is registered in two names
Both registered owners must sign. If one person cannot be present, they can sign the form in advance once the details are filled in.
There's still a loan on it
The lien has to be cleared as part of the sale. Check for liens first and call us before pickup — depending on the payout amount, coordination may still be possible.
The car isn't in my name yet
If you inherited or were given the car and never transferred it, ownership has to be traced to you on paper first. Bring whatever transfer documents you have and we'll tell you the cleanest path.
After You Sign
After You Sign: The 3-Step Seller Checklist
Remove your plates before the tow truck leaves. In Alberta, plates belong to you, not the vehicle.
Cancel your insurance the same day using the sale date on the Bill of Sale.
Keep your signed copy. It is your proof of the exact moment your liability ended.
Alberta plates stay with the owner, not the car. Remove them before pickup — if you forget, our driver will remove them and hand them back to you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Bill of Sale if the car is going straight to a scrapyard?
Yes. Even a vehicle headed for dismantling changes ownership, and the Bill of Sale is what removes your name — and your liability — from it.
Can I scrap a car with no registration and no Bill of Sale from when I bought it?
Usually yes, but it takes an extra step. A registry agent can confirm the ownership record with your ID, or produce a vehicle information report. Call us and we'll tell you exactly what is needed.
What price do I write if the car is sold for scrap value?
Write the actual amount you're paid, in numbers and words. Do not write "$0" or "gift" for a scrap sale.
Does an Alberta Bill of Sale need a witness or notary?
No. Signatures from the seller and buyer are sufficient in Alberta.
Do I hand over my plates with the car?
Never. Alberta plates stay with you. Remove them before pickup — if you forget, our driver will hand them back to you.
When should I cancel my insurance?
The same day as the sale, using the date on your signed Bill of Sale. Cancelling before pickup can leave the car uninsured while it is still legally yours.
Is the government REG3126 form mandatory?
No — any document containing the seller, buyer, vehicle details, price, date, and signatures is valid in Alberta. The REG3126 is simply the cleanest standard version.
My car has no wheels or doesn't start — does that change the paperwork?
Not at all. Same form, same fields. Condition affects the price, not the process. Just include the "sold as-is, where-is, for scrap" wording.
One call gets you a quote, a pickup time, free towing, the paperwork done at your door, and cash in hand.