r/canadaguns 3d ago

Application / Regulation advice SIAF transfer question Quebec

Private transaction. Can somebody walk me through the SIAF transfer steps? Assuming the seller does not use/have an online account, The transfer can be done on paper and mailed in? Thank you

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u/BonaFideDueDiligence 3d ago

The seller can do this entirely on paper.

Step 1: Seller fills out the transfer form
Download and print the "Notice of transfer of ownership of one or more non-restricted firearms registered in Québec – Individual" or "Avis de transfert de propriété d'une ou de plusieurs armes à feu sans restriction – Particulier" form. Fill it out.

Step 2: Hand over the firearm, then mail the form
Once the firearm has actually changed hands, the seller mails the completed form to the SIAF (address is on the form). This can't be done by email or phone.

Step 3: Buyer registers the firearm

  • If the buyer was present with the seller when filling out the transfer, they can submit their own registration application at the same time (either online or by mail by using the "Application to register one or more non−restricted firearms present in Québec – Individual" or "Demande d’immatriculation d’une ou de plusieurs armes à feu sans restriction présentes au Québec – Particulier" form).
  • If the buyer wasn't present or does not wish to apply to register their firearm at this time, they register separately afterward (either online or by mail, as soon as they've taken possession).
  • If the buyer is outside Quebec, the seller must still file the transfer notice (with the buyer's info), but the buyer isn't required to register with SIAF if the firearm leaves the province.

Step 4: Confirmation
Since this is done by post, both parties will receive their confirmation (including FARN/UFAN details) by mail rather than email.

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u/Nice-Background890 2d ago

If it's NR you seller doesn't need to do anything. Like If I order a gun online from anywhere outside quebec I just register it once I get it.

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u/olcountry21 2d ago

They are already registered in quebec, Can I just register them as newly obtained or do they have to be transferred from previous owner? They are all NR

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u/BonaFideDueDiligence 1d ago

They have to be transferred. My previous comment explains thoroughly the process. The other guy arguing that it is not registered is just straight up wrong. In Quebec, registered non-restricted firearms have to be transferred just as if they were restricted, except you use the SIAF instead.

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u/One_Salary_9068 3d ago

Steps 1 to 4... You can do it Online 🤌🏼

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u/[deleted] 3d ago edited 1d ago

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u/Nice-Background890 3d ago

Last 2 firearms I sold did it online all legally. Just pop my laptop open when they are here login and do the transfer and then they accept. Print the confirmation to be safe if you want and bam they got a new firearm and I got my money.

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u/One_Salary_9068 3d ago

Theres nothing to transfer, since its not registerd... Hello 🤌🏼

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u/One_Salary_9068 2d ago

Bro its not registerrrrrrrrrd

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u/One_Salary_9068 3d ago

The buyer Will Do it Online..