Circulars

March 20, 2025 - Reminder Regarding Amalgamated Vehicles
December 31, 2024 - Annual Salesperson Permit Renewal Notice
October 31, 2024 - Updated Vehicle Safety Handbooks
October 31, 2024 - Functional Passenger Heating on Buses Effective November 1
September 6, 2024 - Manufacturer Inspection Procedure for Tesla Cybertruck
August 28, 2024 - Updated Vehicle Safety Forms
August 22, 2024 - Functional Passenger Heating on Buses
May 2, 2024 - Updated Light Vehicle and PMVI Inspection Station Guidebooks
November 2, 2023 - MPI Service Restoration Update - Vehicle Safety
September 6, 2023 - MPI Labour Interruption - Temporary Vehicle Safety Certificates and Decals Order Process
August 27, 2023 - MPI Labour Interruption - Vehicle Safety Update
June 26, 2023 - Light Vehicle Inspections (LVI) Quick Find Reference
December 23, 2022 - Amalgamated Vehicles
November 4, 2022 - Updated Light Vehicle and PMVI Inspection Station Guidebooks
October 27, 2022 - Updates to Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) Process
September 23, 2022 - Safety Inspection Station Required Tools and Equipment
April 8, 2022 - Hitch Assembly Inspections
March 21, 2022 - Journeyperson Requirement for Certified Inspection Mechanic Status
February 28, 2022 - Suspension of MPI Third Party COVID-19 Pandemic Policy
January 14, 2022 - Updated ADAS and Airbag/Occupant Restraint System Inspection Criteria
November 23, 2021 - MPI Temporary Third Party COVID-19 Pandemic Policy
November 18, 2021 - Quality Assurance Measures Strengthened for Vehicle Inspection Permit Holders
October 27, 2021 - Journeyperson Requirement for Certified Mechanic Status Survey
April 19, 2021 - Recommended Trailer Repairs
January 22, 2021 - PMVI Window Tint Update
January 22, 2021 - Frame Replacement
October 23, 2020 - Updated ADAS and Airbag/Occupant Restraint System Inspection Criteria
May 5, 2020 - Updated National Safety Code Standard 11
April 24, 2020 - COVID-19: Dealer Permit Holder Business Location Changes
May 7, 2019 - Frame Repairs and Alterations
April 25, 2019 - Inspection Station Information Package
February 27, 2019 - Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection (VESI) Regulation Coming March 1
January 16, 2019 - Invitation to Mandatory Information Session on New Equipment and Safety
Inspection Standards
September 24, 2018 - Emission Control Systems
September 5, 2018 - Vehicle Safety Circulars on MPI Partners
June 1, 2017 - Body Integrity Inspection Program Requirements

Inspection Program Information

Vehicle Inspection Station Program

Vehicle Inspection Station Application form
Vehicle Inspection Station Application form (French)
Inspection Station Application Checklist

For light vehicle inspections, periodic mandatory vehicle inspections, and body integrity inspections.

Light Vehicle Inspection Program

Light Vehicle Station Information Guide
VESI Regulation

• For the Vehicle Inspection Handbook, scroll to Page 87.
• For the Motorcycle Inspection Handbook, scroll to Page 169.

Quick Find Reference Tool (Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulation, M.R. 31/2019)

Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Program

Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Program Information Guide
National Safety Code Standard 11

• For the PMVI Inspection Handbook, scroll to Page 46.

Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspections - Inspection Checklist

Body Integrity Inspection Program

Body Integrity Station Information Guide
Written-off, Irreparable and Salvageable Motor Vehicles Regulation 41/2006

• For the Body Integrity Inspection Handbook, scroll to Page 12.

Dealer and Recycler Program Information

Dealer Permit

Dealer’s Permit Handbook
Application for Dealer’s Permit form
Application for Dealer’s Permit form (French)
Dealer's Permit Application Checklist

Salesperson Permit

Salesperson’s Permit Handbook
Application for Salesperson’s Permit form
Application for Salesperson’s Permit form (French)
Salesperson's Permit Application Checklist

Recycler Permit

Application for Recycler’s Permit form
Application for Recycler’s Permit form (French)
Recycler's Permit Application Checklist

Other Forms

Application for Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) form
Application for Special Permit for Prohibited Lighting form
Certificates/Decals Order Form
Certificates/Decals Order Form (French)
Credit Card Authorization Form
Station Personnel Update
Transport Permit Request Form

Other Resources

Recommended Trailer Repairs - Presentation
Transport Permit Request Form
VESI Information Session Video
VESI - Light Vehicle Inspections - Presentation
VESI - Motorcycle Inspections - Presentation
Workplace Safety and Health Regulation