Why is it important?

You can buy and register a vehicle without a safety standards certificate, but cannot put plates on a vehicle without one.

To get a certificate, your vehicle must first pass an inspection at an inspection station, licensed by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

Buying or selling a vehicle can be stressful situation for some people. It helps when you have a trusted inspection center a phone call away to provide you with a safety certificate in a timely manner with a thorough inspection.

When do I need a certificate?

• Registering a rebuilt vehicle
• Transferring a used vehicle to a new owner (unless the new owner is your spouse)
• Registering a vehicle in Ontario that was bought in or came from another province, territory or country
• Changing the status of a vehicle from unfit to fit