Buying a used vehicle in Alberta?

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ONLINE REQUESTS SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER JULY 30, 2021 WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL AUGUST 3, 2021

Alberta Vehicle Information Report

Before purchasing a used vehicle in Alberta, consider getting an Alberta Vehicle Information Report (VIR).

The VIR gives the buyer information on a used vehicle including the followings:

• The vehicle's description, such as year, make, model, style, color and fuel type
• The vehicle's current status, such as active, rebuilt, salvage, etc.
• Odometer reading (if one was provided)
• Registration dates and locations
• The number of liens registered in Alberta against the vehicle, if any
  • Detailed information will not be shown on the VIR. You may purchase a personal property search for the vehicle if you are looking for more information regarding the registered liens​

VIR Sample
File Size:	469 kb
File Type:	pdf

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The cost for the Vehicle Information Report is $25.00.  Additional cost will apply for all credit card payment.

Note: VIR can be requested by anyone to get non-protect information about any vehicle registered in Alberta. The report ONLY cover Alberta information and do not include any information from other places where the vehicle may have been registered.