| Q |
Where do I go for motor vehicle services?
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| A |
There are over 220 private registry agent locations throughout the province who provide motor vehicle related services. |
| Q |
What do I need to register my vehicle? |
| A |
To register a vehicle you will require proof of ownership
(such as a bill of sale, lease agreement), proof of valid insurance and
two pieces of identification. If the vehicle is new you will also
require a new vehicle information statement (NVIS), or if the vehicle
was imported into Canada, you will require a Vehicle Import Form from
Transport Canada. Used Vehicles previously registered outside of the
province require a safety inspection |
| Q |
Do I need the renewal form that I received in the mail in order to renew my driver's licence and vehicle registration?
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| A |
No, you are not required to present the renewal form if
you don't have it. Simply present your existing photo licence and / or
registration along with your insurance to a registry agent and pay the
required fee. If non-photo licence is presented, two other forms of
identification are required. |
| Q |
Do I need a medical report to renew my driver's licence?
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| A |
A medical report is required when applying for or
renewing a class 1, 2 or 4 licence. In addition, if you have a condition
code C (periodic satisfactory medical report) or code D (periodic vision
report) on your licence, or if you have a medical condition that may
affect your driving ability, you must submit a medical report. If you
are 75 years of age or older you will be required to submit a medical
report and provide a vision screening. |
| Q |
My children are not residents of Alberta but are attending
school full time in Alberta. Do they have to register their vehicles and change their
operator licences in Alberta?
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| A |
No. Provided they are full time students and the vehicle is registered in
their home jurisdiction in their name. |
| Q |
At what age can a person obtain a learner's licence?
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| A |
In Alberta, an individual must be at least 14 years of age to apply for a learner's licence with parental consent if under 18.
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Q |
I live in another province but I am working here as part of a co-op
program. Do I need to get an Alberta driver’s licence and/or vehicle
registration? |
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A |
No. The rules for co-op program participants are the same as those for
full time students. You may use the valid licence and registration from
your home jurisdiction, as long as you also have valid insurance and the
registration is in your name. |
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Q |
I just moved to Alberta from Manitoba. Can I continue to use my
Manitoba driver’s licence and registration? |
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A |
Only for 90 days. From the day you move to Alberta, you have 90 days to
exchange your licence for an Alberta one and to register your
non-commercial vehicle in this province.
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Q |
I live in Saskatchewan but I work in Alberta. Do I have to get an
Alberta driver’s licence and registration? |
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A |
No. If your residence is not in Alberta, you can continue to use your
valid licence and registration from your home jurisdiction, provided you
also have valid insurance and your vehicle is not a commercial vehicle. |
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Q |
I live in Florida but I’m coming to Alberta for an extended vacation.
Can I use my Florida driver’s licence and registration while I’m in
Alberta? |
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A |
Yes. Visitors to Alberta may use their valid licence, registration and
plates (with valid insurance) from their home jurisdiction as long as
they have a legitimate residence there and do not take up residency in
Alberta. However, they must obtain Alberta registration if their vehicle
has been located in Alberta for a total of 183 days or more in a
calendar year. |
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Q |
Canada Post has changed my address and/or postal code. I know I need
to update this information on my driver’s licence and registration, but
will I be charged a fee for that? |
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A |
No. Regulation changes that came into effect on July 17, 2006 allow you
to change the address information on your driver’s licence and/or
vehicle registration free of charge as long as the change was mandated
by some authority (e.g., Canada Post, municipal government) and you have
not physically moved to another residence. |
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Q |
I don’t live in Alberta but I spend a lot of time here. Am I eligible
for an Alberta driver’s licence? |
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A |
No. Alberta licences can only be issued to residents of Alberta. A
resident of Alberta is a person who is lawfully entitled to be in Canada
and who makes their home in, and is ordinarily present in, Alberta.
Registry agents require proof of residency before they will issue a
driver’s licence. |
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Q |
What are the fees for Motor Vehicle Services? |
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A |
The 'Registry Agent Product Catalogue (pdf)' lists all available registry
services and related fees. |
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Q |
Is there a place where I can check whether a vehicle is stolen? |
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A |
Yes. The Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) website allows the public to check the ‘stolen’ status of a vehicle using either a vehicle identification number (VIN) or a licence plate. The vehicle records in this database are updated every day and the property files are updated every Tuesday morning. It is important to note that even if you get a positive response to your search, it does not necessarily mean the item is stolen. If you do get a positive response, the item’s status should then be confirmed with your local police." The web page can be accessed at
http://www.cpic-cipc.ca/English/index.cfm |
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