MTO / Service Ontario Vehicle Appraisal

When you register a used vehicle or transfer ownership in Ontario, the amount of Retail Sales Tax (RST) you pay is generally based on the vehicle's average wholesale value from the province's price guide, or your purchase price — whichever is higher. An independent appraisal becomes important when that guide value doesn't reflect reality: the vehicle is a gift between people who aren't immediate family, it's not listed in the guide at all, or it's genuinely worth less because of high mileage or damage.

Get Appraisal prepares independent vehicle appraisal reports for exactly these situations, so you're not stuck paying tax on a number that doesn't match your vehicle's real condition.

When you need this appraisal

• The vehicle isn't listed in Ontario's average wholesale price guide — common with antiques, replicas, kit cars, heavily modified vehicles, and rare imports.
• The vehicle is a gift transfer between people who are not immediate family members, where the value still needs to be documented for RST purposes.
• The vehicle is excessively used or has sustained significant damage, and its real condition puts it well below the guide's average wholesale value (this option generally applies where that guide value is over $1,000).
• You're registering a vehicle previously purchased or registered out of province and need documented, independent support for its declared value.
• You want to dispute or support a value being questioned during registration.

What's included

• VIN decode and vehicle specification confirmation
• Condition assessment based on the photos and details you provide
• Comparable market research to support the appraised value
• A completed written appraisal report you can submit alongside your registration paperwork