How to Transfer Your Licence Plate to a New Vehicle in Saskatchewan
Bought a new vehicle to replace your old one? In Saskatchewan you can transfer your existing plate and registration instead of starting over — here's how, and how the 7-day grace period protects you if you're between visits to an issuer.
How to transfer
Visit a SGI motor licence issuer near you with the bill of sale for your new vehicle. The fee is $15. Any difference in registration and insurance costs will either be charged to you or refunded as a credit.
The 7-day grace period
If you sell your old vehicle and replace it, you have 7 days from the date on your new bill of sale to transfer the plate. Conditions:
- The old vehicle must have already been sold.
- The replacement vehicle must be a similar type/class with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than the original (e.g., car-to-car, car-to-pickup, SUV-to-car are fine; car-to-heavy-truck-trailer is not).
- Applies to both registration and insurance coverage.
- Recognized in Saskatchewan but not necessarily in other provinces or states.
- Valid whether the replacement was bought from a dealer or privately.
Any valid driver can use the vehicle during the grace period, provided proof of ownership (bill of sale and prior registration) is available if asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to transfer a plate in Saskatchewan?
$15, plus any difference in registration or insurance cost.
What if I need more than 7 days to visit an issuer?
The grace period is fixed at 7 days from your new bill of sale date — after that, standard registration and insurance rules apply.
Fees and requirements are set by SGI and can change. Always confirm current details on SGI's official site or with your nearest motor licence issuer before visiting.
