Payment and fees
Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) registration fees
Current fees for registering a U.S. imported vehicle in the RIV program are:
- Vehicles entering the RIV program with a Vehicle Import Form - Form 1
$195.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a border crossing in Quebec
$195.00 + GST/HST for vehicles entering through a border crossing in any other province
- Vehicles entering the RIV program with a Vehicle Imported for Parts Form - Form 3 (parts-only vehicles)
$70.00 + GST and QST for vehicles entering through a border crossing in Quebec
$70.00 + GST/HST for vehicles entering through a border crossing in any other province
Please note that fees are subject to change.
Unpaid registration fees
If a registration fee remains unpaid for 14 days after import, RIV will mail the importer a reminder notice. If full payment has not been received within 45 days (or 1 year for salvage vehicles) after the date of import, Transport Canada and the licensing jurisdictions will be notified of the non-compliance of the vehicle.
To make a payment on-line with Visa, MasterCard or American Express or debit card**, use the RIV secure on-line payment form.
** On-line payment by debit card is available through Interac Online. Any individual who uses on-line banking at a participating financial institution can use the Interac Online service.
If you wish to pay your RIV fee in person or prefer to send a money order or cheque, see Contact us for the RIV location and mailing address.