In Alberta, there is no motor vehicle searches that will release the name of the owner of a vehicle. Also in Alberta, the seller does not have to be the last registered owner of the vehicle. In some provinces or countries, there is a title document that will follow the vehicle, but not necessary in Alberta.
If you are concerned with the seller, there are a few reports that might provide some information for the vehicle, but not the registered owner’s name.
1) Vehicle Information Report - may be requested on our website. Full order details can be found on our
vehicle information request page.
The vehicle information report is also available in person.
• Vehicle description - such as year, make, model, style, colour, and fuel type
• Vehicle status - such as active, rebuilt, salvage, etc.
• Odometer reading (if reported)
• Registration dates and locations
• Number of liens registered in Alberta against the vehicle (detailed information requires a further Personal Property search)
2) Lien Search - can be requested on our website. For details please check out our
Personal Property Search page.
The lien search is also available in person.
• Detailed information on the Alberta lien registration
3) CarFax Search - can be requested by email or in person.
• Limited Registration/Insurance information from across Canada
• Vehicle status from across Canada
• Insurance Claims
4)
Stolen Vehicle Check in the Canada Police Database – no charge online.
To register a vehicle, please provide:
-original bill of sale. If there are any corrections or alterations on the bill of sale, please have the seller and the buyer initial all changes.
-valid insurance
-valid photo ID, such as Driver’s licence, passport, ID card
