How do I contact RIV?

Contact us: 1-888-848-8240

1. Toll Free: 1-888-848-8240. Phone: 416 626-6812.
2. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 416-626-0366.
3. Fax: 1-888-642-9899. E-mail: [email protected].
4. Fax: 1-888-346-8235. E-mail: [email protected].
5. In Canada: 1-800-461-9999. Outside Canada: 506 636-5064.
6. Toll Free: 1-800-333-0371.

What is the RIV program?

The RIV program regulates passenger cars, limousines and funeral vehicles, Class A, B and C motorhomes, multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPVs), disabled access vehicle conversions, travel van conversions, motorcycles, restricted use motorcycles, ambulance vehicles, trailers, trucks, snowmobiles (including snowmobile …

How do I get a recall clearance letter?

Lotus -Recall letter can be obtained from head office by calling 1-800-245-6887 or RIV will accept an internal system report from a U.S. dealership on letterhead or with dealer stamp.

Can a Canadian resident drive a US plated vehicle in Canada?

CBSA’s hardship provision allows for the temporary importation of U.S. plated vehicles by Canadian residents. There are no duties and taxes payable on these temporary entries, however the vehicle cannot be used while in Canada and must be exported from Canada within 30 days from the day of import.

How long can I drive a US registered car in Canada?

The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) allows Canadians to temporarily import a U.S. plated vehicle to Canada for a period of up to 30 days, during which time the vehicle can NOT be used in Canada.

What is an RIV test?

It is the importer’s responsibility to complete the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) inspection within 45 days (or 1 year for salvage vehicles) from the date of import. All required modifications must be completed prior to the RIV inspection.

How do I get a trailer into Canada?

Import a Travel Trailer to Canada

1. To save some time with importation at the border, you can register with the Registrar of Imported Vehicles in advance.
2. Fax two complete copies of the Title to the US Customs 72 hours before your crossing into Canada.
3. Step 3 – At the Border of Canada.

Can I drive a Mexican car in Canada?

You can drive on foreign insurance and registration as long as it is legal for you to do so. For Canada, as long as you are not taking up residency and your Mexican jurisdiction does not deem you to have given up residency, you will be fine.

Can I buy a car in the US and drive it back to Canada?

‘ You can purchase a car in the United States and drive it into Canada. But there are several processes involved if you want to do this. You need to find the right seller, make sure the car is importable, do customs clearance, get an ITN, export the car, and finally import the vehicle into Canada.

What is foreign vendor information RIV?

The RIV is an agency contracted by Transport Canada to administer a national program to ensure that imported vehicles are brought into compliance with Canada’s safety standards. We recommend you verify with the RIV whether the vehicle is admissible into Canada.

How much does it cost to import a car from USA to Canada?

RIV fee: In order to process a US vehicle, the Canadian Registrar of Imported Vehicles collects a fee of $195.00 + GST in all provinces except Quebec where it is $195.00 + GST and QST immediately when you bring the car over the border. This fee applies to all vehicles imported into Canada.