Renewing an Operator's Licence

Renewal forms for operator's licences are generally mailed to clients four to six weeks before the expiry of the licence. Renewals must be done in person. Only residents of Alberta are eligible to renew. Anyone 75 years or older is required to submit a medical report and have their vision checked. Medical reports are also required for holders of Class 1, 2, and 4 licences and for all licences with a condition code "C" endorsement. (Click here for Pricing)

Replacing a Lost or Stolen Licence

If your licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement licence by visiting our office. You will be required to present two pieces of identification. For a list of acceptable identification please call us at (403) 288-3333 or email us.

Exchanging a non-Alberta Operator's Licence

A valid licence from another Canadian jurisdiction can be exchanged for an equivalent class (Classes 1 through 7). Testing is not normally required, but a vision test and a medical is necessary when exchanging for a Class 1, 2 or 4 licence. Residency requirements must be met.

A valid licence from an American jurisdiction can be exchanged for a Class 5, 6, or 7 licence only. Residency requirements must be met before an Alberta licence will be issued.

Anyone coming from outside Canada and the United States is required to meet residency requirements and to undergo complete testing. Applicants exchanging a licence from Austria, Belgium, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Japan, Germany or UK will not be required to undergo testing because of our reciprocal licensing agreements with these countries. (Click here for Pricing)

Identification Card

A photo identification card is available to an individual who is not the holder of a valid  Alberta Operator's Licence. The card is clearly marked for identification purposes and  does not entitle the person to operate a motor vehicle under any circumstances. To   obtain an ID card the person must bring in two pieces of identification, one preferably  a Birth Certificate. The minimum age is 14, and applicants under the age of 18 must  provide parental consent. (Click here for Pricing)

Driver's Record / Abstracts

A Driver's Abstract shows your driving history for the previous 3, 5 or 10 years. You may obtain your own driving record in person by producing identification. An abstract is a summarized record of all traffic violations during the specified period. It is useful for presentation to an insurance agent and for employment applications. A third party may obtain your abstract only with your written consent. Please see our Useful Forms section for the Statement of Intent and Statement of Consent.

If you are out of province and require an abstract you must complete a Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information form with a Notary. This form must be submitted with a notarized photocopy of your identification (see acceptable ID listed on the request form) and return the form by registered mail or courier. The information will be returned to you by courier. Please contact us for price.

Class 1 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

- any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, other than a motorcycle
-class 6 type vehicles, for learning only  The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Requirements: vision screening, written and road test, medical report and airbrake certificate.
Vehicle for road test: tractor-trailer   combination with three or more axles and air brakes.

Class 2 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

- any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that the holder of a Class 3, 4 and 5 operator's licence may operate
-any bus
-classes 1 and 6 type vehicles, for learner only

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.
Requirements: vision screening, written and   road test, and medical report, airbrake certificate for vehicle with airbrakes.
Vehicle for road  test: a bus with a seating capacity exceeding 24 including the operator.

Class 3 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

- any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator's licence may operate
- a single motor vehicle with three or more axles
- a motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer  is not equipped with airbrakes
- classes 2 and 4 type vehicles without passengers
- all motor vehicles included under Class 1, 2 and 6, for learning only

No holder of a Class 3 operator's licence shall operate a motor vehicle:

-that has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person  including the operator
-to transport passengers for hire

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.
Requirements: vision screening, written and road test, airbrake certificate if the vehicle is equipped with airbrakes.
Vehicle for road test: any single  motor vehicle having three or more axles.

Class 4 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

-a taxi, ambulance or bus (including school or kindergarten buses) where seating capacity is  not over 24, excluding the operator
-all motor vehicles included under Class 5
-all motor vehicles included under Classes 1, 2, 3 and 6, for learning only

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.
Requirements: vision screening, written test, medical  report, road test required if operator does not hold a class 1, 2 or 3 licence. Vehicle for road test:  any two axle motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle.

Class 5 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

-a two axle single motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle
-a two axle motor vehicle towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped  with airbrakes
-a recreational vehicle or any combination of a recreational vehicle and a trailer, if the trailer  has not more than two axles and is not equipped with airbrakes
-a moped
-Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 type vehicles, for learning only

No holder of a Class 5 operator's licence shall operate a motor vehicle:

-that has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person  including the operator
-to transport for hire

The minimum learning age is 14.
The minimum licensing age is 16.
Requirements: road test.
Vehicle for road test: any two axle motor vehicle excluding a motorcycle.

Class 6 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

-a motorcycle or a moped
-all motor vehicles under Class 5, for learning only

The minimum learning age is 16.
Requirements: written and road test.
Vehicle for road test: motorcycle without sidecar.

Class 7 Licence
Permits an operator to drive:

-a moped
-a motor vehicle referred to in the Class 5 category, as a learner only -a motorcycle, as a learner only, if the operator is at least 16 years of age

The minimum learning or licensing age is 14.
Requirements: written test and vision screening.