What to Bring to Your Car Delivery Appointment

Your dealer may ask you to bring a short list of items to pickup. None of this is meant to trick you — each item helps them finish paperwork, set up payments, or register the car. Here is what each request usually means.

VOID cheque

A cheque with “VOID” written across it (or a bank form with the same info) shows your account and transit numbers. Dealers and lenders use it to set up automatic payments for a loan or lease. You are not giving them a blank cheque to cash.

If you bank online, download a void cheque or direct-deposit form from your account settings — that usually works the same.

Existing registration

This is the ownership / registration paperwork for the vehicle you currently drive, especially if you are trading it in. The dealer needs it to transfer title and confirm there is no surprise lien.

Bring the original if you have it. If registration is digital in your province’s app, ask the store what they accept.

Driver’s licence

They need to verify you are the buyer (and often the person who will drive the car home). Bring the physical card even if you already uploaded a photo in CarFaster — many stores still want to see the original in person.

Proof of insurance

In B.C. and most of Canada you need valid insurance before you drive off the lot. That might be a binder or temporary slip for the new vehicle, or proof that your insurer is ready to switch coverage the day you take delivery.

Call your broker a few days ahead so coverage is ready for the appointment date.

Trade-in documents

If you are trading a vehicle, bring ownership papers, spare keys, and anything that proves lien status (or a payout letter if money is still owed). Missing keys or unclear lien paperwork is a common reason delivery gets delayed.

Proof of address

A recent utility bill, bank statement, or government letter with your name and address. Lenders and some provinces ask for this when finishing financing or registration. A phone bill or e-statement printout is usually fine if the address matches what is on the credit app.

Payment / down payment funds

Whatever you and the dealer agreed for the down payment or cash due on delivery — often a certified cheque, bank draft, or wire. Personal cheques are sometimes refused for large amounts.

Confirm the exact amount and payee name in Messages before you go to the bank.

Quick tip

Your CarFaster inquiry shows the exact list your dealer asked for. If an item does not apply (for example, no trade-in), message them — they can remove it so you are not hunting for paperwork you do not need.