List of actions for those moving from US to Canada by road - incl. export of car

[FSW_Applicant]

Forumites,

Here is a list of actions that might help those who are moving from US to Canada by road (including exporting their personal vehicle(s)).

In addition to finding accommodation and a job, these are some things that need to be taken care of. Please feel free to comment on missing items and your experience.

1 Pay off car loan - if not paid off already
2 Clear title @ DMV
3 DMV – Certified driving record abstract AND certified driving record
4 Letter from insurance for coverage and claims
5 Get original bill of sale or fair market value
6 Get vehicle recall clearance letter
7 Use a freight forwarder to get ITN number and file info with Automated Export System (AES)
8 Check the car against the Registrar of Imported Vehicles' vehicle admissability list
9 Check to see if your vehicle will be charged a high emissions excise tax
10 Fax in a copy of the vehicle title to the U.S. border crossing where you intend to cross
11 Drive to the US border crossing & produce documents - get clearance
12 Stop at Canadian customs
13 Pay RIV fees
14 Get Vehicle Import Form 1 stamped after verification
15 Complete landing process - PP, COPR, 2 copies of personal items, POF
16 Apply for SIN
17 Apply for bank account
18 Apply for health card
19 Apply for driving license - use US DMV records to exchange
20 Receive Form 2 - federal inspection in mail
21 Get any required modifications done to your vehicle
22 Get inspected at Canadian Tire
23 Get Canadian Safety compliant sticker
24 Get vehicle registered

 

[Hari412]

+1 for your work! I'm sure these points will help the viewers. ;D

I have sent you a PM. Kindly revert back.

 

[cnonline]

Forumites,

Here is a list of actions that might help those who are moving from US to Canada by road (including exporting their personal vehicle(s)).

In addition to finding accommodation and a job, these are some things that need to be taken care of. Please feel free to comment on missing items and your experience.

1 Pay off car loan - if not paid off already
2 Clear title @ DMV
3 DMV – Certified driving record abstract AND certified driving record
4 Letter from insurance for coverage and claims
5 Get original bill of sale or fair market value
6 Get vehicle recall clearance letter
7 Use a freight forwarder to get ITN number and file info with Automated Export System (AES)
8 Check the car against the Registrar of Imported Vehicles' vehicle admissability list
9 Check to see if your vehicle will be charged a high emissions excise tax
10 Fax in a copy of the vehicle title to the U.S. border crossing where you intend to cross
11 Drive to the US border crossing & produce documents - get clearance
12 Stop at Canadian customs
13 Pay RIV fees
14 Get Vehicle Import Form 1 stamped after verification
15 Complete landing process - PP, COPR, 2 copies of personal items, POF
16 Apply for SIN
17 Apply for bank account
18 Apply for health card
19 Apply for driving license - use US DMV records to exchange
20 Receive Form 2 - federal inspection in mail
21 Get any required modifications done to your vehicle
22 Get inspected at Canadian Tire
23 Get Canadian Safety compliant sticker
24 Get vehicle registered

Thanks man. This is really very helpful.

 

[FSW_Applicant]

You are welcome. Hope people find this list beneficial. Please feel free to add to the list based on your experience.

Thanks man. This is really very helpful.

 

[neutral]

25. Leave all your guns at home.

 

[Jenzo]

What do you mean by use DMV records to exchange? Will they accept something like a driver's abstract instead of having to surrender your license? Here in BC they make you give up your license so I was thinking of getting a second one to surrender so I could have one in both countries.

 

[FSW_Applicant]

I think you still need to submit your out-of-country license. The driver's abstract dictates what kind of license you can exchange it for as it has your driving experience history.

What do you mean by use DMV records to exchange? Will they accept something like a driver's abstract instead of having to surrender your license? Here in BC they make you give up your license so I was thinking of getting a second one to surrender so I could have one in both countries.

 

[FSW_Applicant]

Sure, will do ;D

25. Leave all your guns at home.