Vehicle Discarding
Important: Definitive Operation!
Not to be confused with storing a vehicle! You cannot put your vehicle back on the road after discarding it unless you pay for a mechanical inspection in a garage accredited by the SAAQ.
Online service available
Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday noon to 11:00 p.m.
Note: Any operation completed after 11:00 p.m. will not be recorded.
Who can use this online service?
Any vehicle owner.
This online service is not intended for...
- businesses;
- individuals who have registered their vehicle under more than one name (co-ownership).
If any of these situations apply, you can do the operation by phone or go to an SAAQ service outlet.
Good to know...
- After carrying out the procedure to discard your vehicle, you must:
- remove the licence plate from the vehicle;
- keep the new registration certificate marked Mise au rancart (vehicle discarded) that you will receive in the mail. It is your proof that you have discarded your vehicle.
- No refund is given for a motorcycle for which the discarding operation is carried out after September 30;
Has your vehicle been declared a total loss?
- If your vehicle is insured: contact your insurance company. The insurer will give you one of the two following documents: Demande de transfert de propriété et procuration or Véhicule déclaré perte totale. Go to one of our service outlets to cancel the registration.
- If your vehicle is not insured: go to one of our service outlets. You will need to provide the event number the police officer gave you to cancel the registration.
Ways to get rid of your old vehicle...
“Clear The Air!” Program
Is your vehicle still roadworthy? You could trade it for public transit passes, a credit for the purchase of a bicycle or even cash! See the program's eligibility criteria.
Kidney Car Program
Is your car wasting away? It could save lives! Have it towed free of charge for donation to The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Not only will you help a good cause, you will also receive a tax receipt.
Before beginning:
- check on your computer configuration;
- have on hand the most recent registration certificate for the vehicle to be discarded.
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