You can access Transport Canada’s list of approved vehicles here: http://www. tc. gc. ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-usa-vafus-menu-475. htm
You can contact the RIV by phone (416-626-6812) or email (support@support. riv. ca). [2] X Research source You can also contact Transport Canada by phone (613-990-2309) or email (mvs-sa@tc. gc. ca). [3] X Research source If your car has been modified in any way from its original condition, let the RIV and Transport Canada know. The process may be more complicated but is in some cases still possible.
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If your car is a Honda, for example, you would contact Honda customer relations via email and request a recall clearance letter. Written recall clearance documents are considered valid for up to 30 days before you plan to import your vehicle to Canada.
The US customs station only needs to see the certificate of title for your car. The Canadian customs station you visit will handle all other importation documents.
Certificate of title Bill of sale from the seller with your name, Canadian address, phone number, and amount paid for the vehicle Certificate of insurance Recall clearance letter
If you prefer, you can fill out the form on the RIV website beforehand and print out a copy to give to Canadian customs: http://www. riv. ca/OnlineForms/Home/Landing
Call the RIV beforehand to receive a general estimate on how much you’ll need to pay the Canadian customs officials.
If you have to make any additional modifications to pass the inspection, you will have 45 days to complete them.
