PST refunds

Already paid tax on Black Book value? You can get it back.

If you registered your vehicle within the last 30 days, it's not too late. BC lets you get an appraisal after the fact and claim back the difference with form FIN 355/MV.

⏰ The deadline that matters

The appraisal must be obtained within 30 days of registration. If you registered three weeks ago, you have days — not weeks. Start now.

Get your appraisal — fast

The FIN 320 appraisal must be completed within 30 days of your registration date. That clock is already running — our rush option (within 2–3 hours) exists for exactly this.

We prepare your refund package

Completed FIN 355/MV refund application, your FIN 320, plus a checklist of what to attach: your bill of sale and your validated APV9T Transfer/Tax form from the broker.

Mail it to the Ministry of Finance

Consumer Taxation Programs Branch, PO Box 9628 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9N6. The refund comes back to you directly.

Appraisal + complete refund package

FIN 320 appraisal ($79 standard / $99 rush) + $49 for the fully prepared FIN 355/MV refund application and mailing checklist. We do the paperwork; you sign and mail it.

Start now — check my refund

Worked example: you paid $14,000 for a car ICBC valued at $19,500 and were charged 12% on the book — $2,340. With an appraisal supporting $14,000, the correct tax is $1,680. Refund: $660.