Provincial Inspections for Vehicles Imported into PEI

If importing a vehicle from the US into Prince Edward Island, a motor vehicle inspection report must be submitted at the time of vehicle registration.

Information on the inspections process and costs are available here: http://www.gov.pe.ca/tpwpei/index.php3?number=1002491

Location contact information is listed here:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=45875

Special Note:

When registering a vehicle imported from the US in PEI, the vehicle will be exempt from sales tax if:

• the person must have resided outside of PEI for not less than 6 consecutive months;
• the vehicle must have been owned by the person for at least 30 days prior to taking up residence in PEI; and
• no customs duties were collected on the vehicle at the Canada-US border.

In order to bring goods into the Province as tax exempt the individual must establish permanent residency. Summer residence may not register vehicles as tax free. Collection of GST only at the border will not affect the exemption.

Note: the Federal Inspection is covered in the RIV fee of $195 which you are required to pay upon importing your vehicle.