FAQs

You will need to present valid identification (such as driver licence), the original or electronic copy of the Bill of Sale or Lease Agreement, and valid insurance. If the vehicle is brand new, you will also need to submit the original N.V.I.S. (New Vehicle Information Statement), which will be given to you by the dealership. If the dealership is unable to provide the N.V.I.S., they are required to give you a lost N.V.I.S. letter and the factory invoice for the vehicle.

The Bill of Sale/Lease Agreement must contain the date, name and signatures of the buyer and seller as well as the year, make, model and serial number of the vehicle. Any alterations or corrections made while completing the Bill of Sale MUST be initialed by both the buyer and seller otherwise it will not be accepted.

The Proof of Insurance must have all buyer(s) listed and be in effect on the day that you come to register the vehicle. We will not accept expired insurance or a policy that has not started yet.

All buyers listed on the Bill of Sale or Lease must be present in order to register the vehicle. If one party cannot make it, we require a completed Authorization Form (PDF) in order to complete the service.

To renew vehicle registration, we require proof of valid insurance. The insurance must be in effect on the day that you come to renew; expired insurance or insurance that has not started yet will not be accepted. You can show your proof of insurance either by physical pink card or electronically on your phone or tablet.

If the registered owner cannot come in to renew, you can provide the original current registration certificate or a completed Authorization Form (PDF) that gives consent to another person to renew on their behalf. We can also accept a clear photocopy or a photo of the registration certificate. Proof of valid insurance is mandatory.

To register an out-of-province vehicle in Alberta, it must first pass an out-of-province inspection with a licenced mechanic. Before the mechanic can perform the inspection, they require an out-of-province inspection request form, which can be purchased through us. Some vehicles may qualify to be exempted from an inspection, such as vehicles from BC, SK and MB newer than 4 years, or new vehicles purchased/leased within the last 90 days and registered out of province.

We will ask you for valid identification and your proof of ownership (current registration or bill of sale). These documents are also required if you are applying for an inspection exemption. Once the vehicle has passed the inspection, the mechanic will give you an Inspection Certificate. Bring this back along with your proof of ownership and valid insurance in order to obtain an Alberta licence plate.

Should your vehicle come from outside the country, in addition to the above requirements, you will need to provide any documentation you received when the vehicle entered into Canada.

You can come to our office and cancel the registration associated with your licence plate. Depending on the time remaining until expiry, you may receive a pro-rated refund amount from the Government. Please note that there will be a service fee charged to cancel your registration.

It is always advisable to do your research prior to buying a used vehicle as you don’t want to find out that you have become liable for an unpaid debt on the vehicle or that the vehicle cannot be registered as it is stolen or written off. To help you, we offer three types of searches for vehicles that have been previously registered in Alberta.

A Vehicle Information Report will tell you the registration history of the vehicle in Alberta, what the status of the vehicle is, for example, active, written off, stolen, etc. It will also tell you if there are any liens (unpaid debt) in Alberta, but if there are, it will not give any details about the lien.

A Lien Search will tell you details about any outstanding liens – who owes the debt, and who the debt is owed to. However, it will not tell you any information about the vehicle itself.

If you are looking for more comprehensive information, a CARFAX Search will give you Canada-wide data about the vehicle.

All search products are non-refundable so please ensure you have the correct serial number for the vehicle. Knowing the year, make and model is also helpful.

Yes we do! You can either choose your own arrangement or purchase a Specialty Plate (Edmonton Oilers, Support Your Troops, and Calgary Flames)

The plate of your choosing will take approximately 4-5 weeks to be manufactured and then mailed out to you. The Specialty plate configuration cannot be chosen, but will be mailed out to you within 6 business days with a pre-set number. Once you receive the plate, there will be a fee to exchange it with the licence plate on a currently registered vehicle.

Please note that Personalized and Specialty plates must be ordered in the name in which the vehicle is registered. Unfortunately you cannot order one under your name as a gift for someone else.

Yes, you can purchase an In-Transit Permit in order to move your vehicle between two points in Canada; all travel must be within Canadian borders, and either the starting point or destination point must be within Alberta.

You must present valid identification and valid insurance for the vehicle. Depending on your situation, the duration of the In-Transit Permit can range from 24 hours up to 7 days.

UBER Drivers are required to have a ride-for-hire (Class 1-55) licence plate for the vehicle they intend to use for UBER services. Simply come in and see us to transfer your existing vehicle registration to this new plate for a fee. You will also need to provide proof of valid insurance.

We require information that satisfies the following categories:

1. Legal Presence/Status in Canada (ie. Canadian birth certificate/passport, Permanent Residency card, Foreign Passport and Work Permit, etc)
2. Photo
3. Proof that you are an Alberta Resident

Please click here for a complete list of the Government’s identification and residency requirements.

The Learner licence minimum age is 14 and the Identification card minimum age is 12.

We require a signed parental consent form for minors (under 18) and identification from who is giving consent as well as the required identification for the minor. Grandparents, aunts/uncles and siblings cannot give parental consent for minors unless they are the court-appointed legal guardian.

If a minor is married or self-supporting, they do not require parental consent. Proof of marriage or self-support is mandatory, such as utility bills, rent receipts and pay stubs

Appointments are not necessary but we stop testing one hour before closing in order to give the student enough time to write without being pressured to rush through the test.

The Class 7 learner test is available in several languages including Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, French and Chinese. All other classes of knowledge tests must be done in English. All exams are done on the computer as paper tests are no longer available.

We offer Road Tests for Class 5 Enhanced, and Class 6 motorcycle. Road Tests can be booked in person or online through our website, but not over the phone. Commercial road test permits (Classes 1-3) can be purchased in person but we do not schedule the test for you.

It is always advised to phone us or come into our office to check your driver eligibility prior to paying for your test. Situations such as not enough time spent as a learner, unpaid fines, and suspensions can all impact your eligibility for the exam. It is convenient to use our online booking system, however if you discover that you cannot take the test for any reason after you have paid for your booking, your fee is non-refundable.

We require payment in order to hold your appointment time. Road Tests are non-refundable once booked. You are able to reschedule your test (for a fee) to a different day or time as long as a minimum of two business days is given.

No, the student taking the Road Test does not need to be the registered owner of the vehicle. If needed, we have a rental car available for the Class 5 exam. Please inquire for rates.

Once the licence or identification card is renewed, you will receive a paper interim licence that will allow you to drive until your new card arrives in the mail, or a paper receipt for your identification card. Generally it will take about two weeks to receive your new card.

Should you have any medical conditions that affect your driving such as diabetes or prior heart attack/stroke, you will need to notify us and may need to present a completed driver medical form.

Depending on your current status in Canada, you may also have to present a valid work or study permit or new Permanent Residency documentation.

If your card has expired for more than 6 months, you will be required to present proof of your status in Canada as well as your proof of residency in Alberta. If your driver licence has expired for more than 3 years, you will be required to complete both a learner and a road test, in addition to presenting proof of status and residency. The Government’s list of identification and residency requirements can be found here.

As with the driver licence renewal process, you will receive an interim paper licence to use while you wait for the new card to arrive, or a receipt for your identification card. Proof of the new address is not mandatory but is helpful to ensure accuracy. The new card will arrive to the new address in approximately 2 weeks.

For a name change, you will also have to bring proof of the change, such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate or a legal change of name certificate. All documents shown must be original.

If you have any vehicles actively registered under your name, once the information on file is changed, we can print out a new copy of the registration documents. A nominal fee will apply for each printed registration.

If your card has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement by presenting valid identification such as a passport, permanent residency card or birth certificate. If you have lost all of your identification, we can accept items such as mailed bank statements or utility bills in lieu, subject to manager approval. An interim licence will be issued and the new card will arrive to you in approximately 2 weeks.

A valid licence from another Canadian province, the United States and certain reciprocal countries may be exchanged for a driver licence in Alberta without doing additional driver testing. You may be required to obtain a Confirmation Letter from your home jurisdiction if more information is needed.

In addition to surrendering your out-of-province licence, you will need to complete a vision exam in our office. If you have a commercial class licence, you will also need to present a completed medical form.

If you hold a licence from a non-reciprocal country, you are required to take the learner test first. Once you pass the test, you must surrender your original out-of-country licence prior to being issued a Class 7 Alberta learner licence. Depending on how much driving time is associated with your licence, you may be eligible for an exemption to the one-year waiting period for the road test.

A Driver Abstract contains all of your driving history over a certain period of time and is considered to be confidential information. Therefore, you must apply in person with valid identification. Abstracts cannot be requested online or over the phone.

If you require your Driver Abstract but are unable to come in personally, you can authorize another person to appear at the registry to obtain your Driver Abstract. You will complete the Driver Abstract Consent (PDF) form, and the authorized person will complete the Driver Abstract Statement of Intent (PDF) form. With these two forms together we can release your abstract. That person will be required to show proper identification and make payment.

If you live outside of Alberta and do not have anyone that can come on your behalf, you must follow the Detailed Instructions For Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information (PDF) and complete the Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information (PDF) to obtain your driving information. This form no longer requires notarization but will still need to be completed in full with your information.

Please note that driver abstracts cannot be emailed to you.

Your doctor or physiotherapist will complete a Disabled Parking Placard Application (PDF)which you will bring in to have a placard issued to you. The type of Parking Placard (short term vs. long term or permanent) will be determined by your doctor.

To renew your placard, your doctor will have to complete a new application unless you have a Permanent Parking placard. To renew a permanent placard, simply come into our office to self-declare.

We register Trade Names (sole proprietorship), Partnerships and Numbered/Named Incorporations.

Decide whether your company will be a Numbered company or have a proper Name.

Complete the Articles of Incorporation, Notice of Address, Notice of Directors, and Notice of Agent of Service forms found under this Service Alberta webpage.

If you are setting up a Named company, you will have to do a name search (NUANS report) to ensure the name you have chosen is available for use.

Once the paperwork is filled out and the NUANS report is complete (if applicable), the company is ready to be incorporated. Numbered companies can be set up right away as there is no NUANS needed. Completion time for a named corporation is slightly longer to account for the time to generate a NUANS report.

We also carry the Legal Ease Incorporation kits in our office.

Absolutely! Simply bring in your notice and valid identification. If your company’s Annual Return is due but you do not have the notice, we have the form in our office, or you can print the Annual Return form, complete and bring in.

Simply complete the Notice of Address form and bring it in with valid identification.

We are only able to set up the business name.

For a business or GST number, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency.

For a business licence, please contact your local municipal office, for example the City of Edmonton.

For WCB, please contact WCB.

We can process changes to business addresses, directors, shareholders, and business name.

Yes, we can do a Corporate Search for you. This will tell you the most current information on file about a company including its status, address, directors and shareholders.

We require valid photo identification and a completed form for the required service. You can find a listing of the forms here. Please complete in full and bring it to the registry with your valid photo ID.

Only certain individuals are eligible to order certificates, such as the parents listed on a child’s birth record, or the next-of-kin for a death certificate. Click here for a complete list of eligibility.

We can only order certificates for events that happened in Alberta. If the event occurred outside of Alberta, please contact that particular province’s Vital Statistics department.

The normal time to receive your document is approximately 2 weeks by mail. You may request to have the certificate rushed to our office for pickup within 3 business days as long as all information has been correctly registered on the Vital Statistics system. Courier fees will apply on top of the certificate order fee.

Both parties to the marriage must attend our office with valid photo identification and complete a Marriage Licence Application Form (PDF). If either of the parties has been married before, they will have to show an original certificate of divorce. Divorce judgments are not accepted. Once issued, the marriage licence is valid for 90 days and only for marriages taking place in the province of Alberta.

You can authorize someone personally known to you (for at least a year) to act as your designated agent. They will need to provide valid photo identification and complete a statutory declaration. The statutory declaration is to be signed in front of a commissioner of oaths; we provide this service for an additional fee.

You must provide documents that satisfy the following three categories:

• Identity (photo identification)
• Legal Entitlement in Canada
• Alberta Residency

You will also have to complete a New Application for Alberta Health Care, which is available in our office or on the Alberta Health Care Website.

You will need to show valid photo identification to request a replacement card. It will take approximately 2 weeks to arrive to you by mail.

Alberta Health and Wellness allows an individual to replace their card up to 5 times at no charge. For any subsequent replacements, you will have to complete a statutory declaration and have it signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths. A fee will apply for this service.

We can change your address and name as well as add or delete any dependents.

We are able to accept CLEAR electronic PDFs or photocopies of your documents however original documents are always preferred.

The term “personal property” is used to describe consumer goods such as cars, household and personal items. Interests in personal property must be registered in the Personal Property Registry to avoid possible loss or legal conflicts. Registration of your interest in the Personal Property Registry does not guarantee priority over all other interests, however it is a necessary step to protect your interest.

The Government has provided an excellent list of Common Questions regarding the Personal Property Registry.

We do most kinds of Personal Property Registrations. The most common ones we do are Security Agreements (liens), Writs of Enforcements and Garage Keeper’s Liens.

Yes, you can pull an Individual Debtor search. This search is performed against an individual or business name. It will list the details of any outstanding liens, judgements, claims, writ of enforcements and other Personal Property Registrations.

Yes, we can perform a Land Title search for you. You will need to provide the property’s Legal Land Description, which can be found on the annual property taxation notice or on a mortgage document.

If the property is located in Edmonton, you can find the Legal Land Description by street address on the City of Edmonton’s website. Alternatively, we can perform the search for you in our office for a nominal fee in addition to the fee for the Land Title search.

We do not discharge mortgages in our office. Your lending institution will provide you with a discharge document, which is to be taken to the Land Titles Office.

Unfortunately we cannot process any changes to your land title information. Any changes need to be processed by the Land Titles Office in either Edmonton or Calgary. There is currently no in-person service but you can contact via the following:

Edmonton: John E. Brownlee Building; 10365 97 Street NW. Phone:(780) 427-2742

Calgary: Service Alberta Building; 710 4 Avenue NW. Phone: (403) 297-6511

Both locations are open 8:15 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, and can be reached via email at lto@gov.ab.ca.

The Government has compiled an excellent list of Common Questions about Land Titles. Please go here for more information.

You can pay current and overdue traffic tickets such as photo radar and other traffic violations (yellow ticket). If the fine is not overdue, you must have your original ticket with you. If you have given an extended time to pay, or the ticket amount is reduced, you must bring proof of the changes.

We do not accept payment for City of Edmonton bylaw or parking tickets (blue and white ticket), airport or Impark-type parking tickets, and summons (pink ticket).

Fines and ticket payments may only be paid by cash, debit or credit card. There will be a service fee charged per ticket paid.

We take cash, debit, cheque, credit card, money order and bank drafts. Fines and ticket payments can only be paid by cash, debit or credit card. Please note that should you choose to pay by credit card, Option Pay (third party authorized by Service Alberta) will charge an additional fee of approximately 3% on top of the total service amount.

We have a Commissioner of Oaths on staff at all times but not a Notary Public. No appointment is necessary. Should you require a Notary, a good place to visit would be a law office.

The fee charged for this service is dependent on the number of or the complexity of the documents to be signed.

We can laminate items as small as your Alberta Health Care card and as large as an 8.5” x 11” piece of paper. Prices will vary depending on the size.

Unfortunately we do not register boats or pleasure crafts; registration is done through Transport Canada.

All Boat Testing is done online, not through the registry. The course and exam can be found at Ace Boater.

We can issue raffle licences for ticket values of less than $10,000. Your organization will first have to establish its eligibility with Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. Once eligible, stop by our office and complete a Raffle Licence application. We can issue the licence for you right away. .