The Registry of Motor Vehicles has many programs and processes in place to address the issuance and maintenance of a driver's licence.  Helpful information regarding the procedures for obtaining a driver's licence under Nova Scotia's Graduated Licensing system is available below.  Additional information is also available below concerning our point system for violations, as well as requirements for upgrading your class of driver's licence to allow for operation of additional types of vehicles (and much more!)

If you are obtaining a driver's licence for the first time, click here to download a quick reference of the steps required to obtain a regular Class 5 driver's licence.

We now offer the following transactions through our Online Express Services

1. Vehicle Permit Renewals
2. Change of Address
3. Motor Vehicle Fine Payment
4. Driver Test Payments

Please select one of the following:

Graduated Licensing System Applying for an Exam Point System Licence Suspension Medicals Driver Abstracts

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