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Driver's licence renewal in Alberta

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

In Alberta, Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta) handle it. Renew or replace at any registry agent office; online renewal was paused in October 2026.

Who handles it

Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)

They handle it in Alberta.

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Who can apply

  • To get a learner's licence you must be at least 14, have a parent's or guardian's consent if under 18, and pass a knowledge test and a vision test.

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  • New permanent residents of Alberta must swap their out-of-province licence for an Alberta one at a registry agent within 90 days, with proof of residence and legal status in Canada.

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Steps

  1. For a probationary Class 5-GDL licence you must be 16 or older, have held your learner's licence for at least 12 months and pass the road test.

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What you need

  • Drivers 75 or older, drivers with a medical condition code and professional Class 1, 2 or 4 drivers must bring a completed medical form to renew. Doctors can charge for this exam.

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Cost

  • The knowledge test is taken at a registry agent and has a fee. You can try it once a day and must bring acceptable ID.

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How long it takes

  • Getting a full Class 5 licence takes at least 3 years.

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Where to go

  • Online renewal is temporarily turned off. Renew by bringing your licence to a registry agent.

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Good to know

  • If your licence expired more than 3 years ago, you have to pass the written and road tests again.

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Questions people ask

Can I renew my Alberta driver's licence online?

Not right now. Alberta's online renewal site is temporarily disabled, so you need to renew in person at a registry agent.

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How early can I renew my Alberta driver's licence?

If you do not need a medical, you can renew up to one year before the expiry date. If your photo is 4 or more years old, a new one is taken.

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How much does it cost to renew a driver's licence in Alberta?

Registry agents set the price, up to a maximum listed in the government's Registry Agent Product Catalogue, so check with the agent before you go.

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What do I need if my Alberta licence expired more than 6 months ago?

Bring proof that you can legally be in Canada, such as a birth certificate or passport, and proof that you live in Alberta, such as a utility bill or lease.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Alberta is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaICBCRenew your licencechecked Licences are renewed and replaced at ICBC driver licensing offices.
AlbertaThis pageAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)Renew or replace a licencechecked Renew or replace at any registry agent office; online renewal was paused in October 2026.
SaskatchewanSGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)Renew, replace or change a licencechecked Renew at a motor licence issuer; a new photo is needed every 5 years.
ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI)Get a driver's licencechecked Licences are issued, renewed and replaced at Autopac agents and MPI Service Centres, not at a provincial government office.
OntarioServiceOntario (Ministry of Transportation)Renew a driver's licencechecked A new photo, a recent address change or a required test means renewing in person at ServiceOntario.
QuebecSociété de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)Renew and pay your licencechecked
New BrunswickService New BrunswickRenew a driver's licence onlinechecked First licences, upgrades and name changes are done in person at a Service New Brunswick centre.
Nova ScotiaRegistry of Motor Vehicles, Access Nova Scotia (Service Nova Scotia)Renew online (class 5, 6, 8)checked Only class 5, 6 and 8 licences renew online; new, replacement and other classes are done at an Access Nova Scotia RMV office.
Prince Edward IslandAccess PEI (Highway Safety Division, Government of PEI)None on record
Newfoundland and LabradorMotor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Renew a driver's licencechecked Renew online through MyGovNL; in-person service at a Motor Registration office is by appointment.
YukonMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)None on recordRenewals are done in person at a Motor Vehicles office.
Northwest TerritoriesDriver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)Renew or replace a licencechecked
NunavutMotor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut)Apply, renew or replacechecked Submit the application online or in person at any Motor Vehicles office.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Driver's licence renewal in Alberta", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/alberta