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Driver's licence renewal in Manitoba

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) handles driver's licences through Autopac agents and MPI Service Centres. New drivers aged 16 or older register with ID, pass knowledge and vision tests for a learner licence, then pass a Class 5 road test. The licence fee is a $20 charge plus a $45 base driver premium. Renewals, changes and photos are done at any Autopac agent or Service Centre.

Who handles it

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

Handles it in Manitoba.

Licences are issued, renewed and replaced at Autopac agents and MPI Service Centres, not at a provincial government office.

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Who can apply

  • You must be at least 16. At 15 and a half you can apply for a learner licence if you are in a Driver Z or high school driver education course that is under way.

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  • New and returning residents with a valid Canadian or U.S. licence can drive on it for three months, then must exchange it for a Manitoba licence.

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Steps

  1. Start by registering as a customer at an Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. You need proper ID to register.

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  2. Book and pass the knowledge test and a vision test to get a learner licence. Drivers under 18 need a parent's consent.

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What you need

  • To exchange a licence, bring your ID, your current licence and $75 for the licence fee to an Autopac broker or MPI Service Centre. MPI keeps your old licence.

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Cost

  • The driver's licence fee has two parts, a $20 fixed fee and a $45 base driver premium. Safe drivers pay less over time.

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How long it takes

  • After an exchange you get a temporary licence that lasts up to 45 days, and your permanent licence is mailed to you.

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Where to go

  • Renewals, changes and new photos are done at any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre.

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Questions people ask

How much does a driver's licence cost in Manitoba?

The licence fee is a $20 fixed fee plus a $45 base driver premium. If you keep a safe driving record, your licence and insurance cost less over time.

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Where do I renew my Manitoba driver's licence?

At any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. You can also make changes and have a new photo taken there.

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How old do you have to be to get a learner's licence in Manitoba?

Usually 16. You can apply at 15 years and six months if you are enrolled in a high school driver education course. Under 18, you need a parent's consent.

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How long can I drive in Manitoba with a licence from another province?

Up to three months, as long as your licence is valid and similar to a Class 5 or 6. After that, most people need a Manitoba licence.

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In every province and territory

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

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaICBCRenew your licencechecked Licences are renewed and replaced at ICBC driver licensing offices.
AlbertaAlberta 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.
ManitobaThis pageManitoba 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 Manitoba", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/manitoba