ICBC - Collector Vehicle Registration Info

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We get a lot of questions regarding Collector Vehicle Registration in BC. The below info came from the SVABC.

BC Collector Vehicle Registration Info

Collector Vehicle Forms and Basic Info

First of all, individuals have to be better informed than their Autoplan Agents. Many agents do not process much in the way of Collector applications and front counter staff turnover further complicates this. I have intervened in many cases in our area with wrong information given to car owners. The worst was to a fellow who moved here from the East with about 8 rare European classic cars. He was told by his agent that he had to drill out the rivets and remove the serial number plates and apply for a BC Assigned Vin. NOT SO !

Agents can download the forms you need and print them off. Take them away to complete them and you can mail them yourself or return them to your agent in an addressed envelope to the department you need.

So first of all, we will deal with a car you have acquired with no registration. You need a properly completed bill of sale showing names and addresses of buyer/purchaser and full description of the vehicle, the amount paid and the date. Form # MV 1410 is required. If you acquired the car through other means such as horsetrading, gift etc you will need to get Form # MV1485 which is an affidavit you have to complete to take to a Notary Public. Then fill out the forms and send them in. Cost is $7.00 for a search. Almost always it comes back clear. The next step is to use form # 1458. This is a dual purpose form. Fill it out completely……photos of the car as it appears are needed. Not a picture of a pile of parts, but the vehicle photos should show a mostly completed vehicle. Body on a frame with fenders beside it would be OK. Your clear serial search results have to accompany this form

The form MV# 1458 can also be used to transfer out of province, non running project cars if you have a registration from another jurisdiction. In the latter case once the registration has been approved you go to your agent and a registration is issued. You cannot purchase plates until a BC inspection certificate can be provided.

For those with serious issues they cannot resolve our SVABC president, Bob Kelly will assist. His contact information is on our website. www.sva.bc.ca

Below is the ICBC website link where you can download the forms we will cover today.

Form # 1425 Stock Collector plate application. Read it in detail and complete it in every detail.

Pretty straight forward. Stock collector can include period accessories such as cruiser skirts, lake pipes, different but period wheels, engine dress up stuff, disc brake addition etc. NO billet.

Form # 1426 Modified Collector application. This can be used in conjunction with Form # 1437 and apply for both at the same time.

Form # 1437 Application for modified registration. Pay attention to this one. Even if you are going to drive on regular licence plates you need to complete this form and obtain a BC inspection. The corporation needs to know what they are really insuring. Modified Application and collector modified you can put a declared value on the vehicle and will pay the rate on that price. At least this would be a starting point in the event of a loss. This is a very important issue and please do not ignore it. If the car is modified, it must be registered as such.

We know of a law case where an owner caused an accident and injured other people. Apparently, the vehicle description did not match the registration information. The corporation sued the individual and seized his home among other things. We do not have any more specifics due to privacy guidelines.

You will also need a weigh scale slip on the modified vehicle.

When taking photos for your application take them in a well lit and clutter free area. An empty parking lot or grass area is ideal.

Form # 1427….for pre 1942 Replica cars….fibreglass and steel….like at 32 Ford etc.

Form 1325 Application for assigned Vin (serial) number….This would apply to Manx type dune buggies, Cobra replicas etc.

Phone numbers for help and advice are: For registration 604-661-6638 For plates 604-661-7750

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