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title: "Driver's licence renewal in Northwest Territories"
url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/northwest-territories"
description: "Get, renew or replace a driver's licence in Northwest Territories: handled by Driver and Vehicle Services. Compare all 13 provinces and territories."
site: "Canada Service Map"
author: "Mahmoud Halat"
publisher: "Space & Story"
lastReviewed: "2026-10-13"
licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data."
---
# Driver's licence renewal in Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories · Driving and vehicles

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word.

## Short answer

For a first driver's licence in the Northwest Territories, visit a driver and vehicle office with the application form, proof of your name, birth date and photo ID, and proof of NWT residency, then book a written exam. Learners can start at 15. A 5-year licence costs $110, or $54 for seniors 60 and over. Renewals and replacements can be done online or in person.

Who handles it: [Driver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/the-government-of-northwest-territories). Handles it in Northwest Territories.

## Official links

- [Renew or replace a licence](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 12 October 2026
- [Get a first licence](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 12 October 2026

## Who can apply

- For a Class 7 learner's licence you must be 15 or older and pass a vision screening and a knowledge exam on the rules of the road. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.
- After moving to the NWT you have 30 days to transfer your licence. Transfers are done in person only. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Transfer-an-NWT-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## Steps

1. The upgrade from probationary to full licence is not automatic. You must apply in person at a driver and vehicle office. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.
2. You can renew or replace a licence online, or in person at a driver and vehicle office with your current licence. If it expired more than two years ago, follow the process for a new licence. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## What you need

- Bring proof of your legal name, date of birth and acceptable photo ID, such as a birth certificate or passport, and proof that you live in the NWT, such as a utility bill or lease. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.

## Cost

- A 5-year licence costs $110, a 3-year licence $84 and a 1-year licence $46. Seniors 60 and over pay $54, $43 and $23. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.
- Replacing a lost, damaged or stolen licence costs $33, or $17 for seniors 60 and over. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## Where to go

- Apply for a first licence at a driver and vehicle office. Bring the completed form, which you can also get at the office. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.

## In every province and territory

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

| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| [British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/british-columbia) | ICBC | [Renew your licence](https://icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Renew-your-licence-or-ID), checked 12 October 2026 | Licences are renewed and replaced at ICBC driver licensing offices. |
| [Alberta](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/alberta) | Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta) | [Renew or replace a licence](https://www.alberta.ca/renew-replace-drivers-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | Renew or replace at any registry agent office; online renewal was paused in October 2026. |
| [Saskatchewan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/saskatchewan) | SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) | [Renew, replace or change a licence](https://sgi.sk.ca/renew-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | Renew at a motor licence issuer; a new photo is needed every 5 years. |
| [Manitoba](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/manitoba) | Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) | [Get a driver's licence](https://www.mpi.mb.ca/get-a-passenger-vehicle-class-5-licence/), checked 12 October 2026 | Licences are issued, renewed and replaced at Autopac agents and MPI Service Centres, not at a provincial government office. |
| [Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/ontario) | ServiceOntario (Ministry of Transportation) | [Renew a driver's licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/renew-drivers-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | A new photo, a recent address change or a required test means renewing in person at ServiceOntario. |
| [Quebec](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/quebec) | Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) | [Renew and pay your licence](https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/renewing-drivers-licence), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [New Brunswick](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/new-brunswick) | Service New Brunswick | [Renew a driver's licence online](https://www2.snb.ca/renew-drivers-licence/en), checked 12 October 2026 | First licences, upgrades and name changes are done in person at a Service New Brunswick centre. |
| [Nova Scotia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/nova-scotia) | Registry of Motor Vehicles, Access Nova Scotia (Service Nova Scotia) | [Renew online (class 5, 6, 8)](https://novascotia.ca/renew-your-drivers-licence-online-class-5-6-and-8/), checked 12 October 2026 | 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 Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/prince-edward-island) | Access PEI (Highway Safety Division, Government of PEI) | None on record |  |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/newfoundland-and-labrador) | Motor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | [Renew a driver's licence](https://www.gov.nl.ca/motorregistration/renew-drivers-licence/), checked 12 October 2026 | Renew online through MyGovNL; in-person service at a Motor Registration office is by appointment. |
| [Yukon](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/yukon) | Motor Vehicles (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Renewals are done in person at a Motor Vehicles office. |
| Northwest Territories (this page) | Driver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories) | [Renew or replace a licence](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [Nunavut](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence/nunavut) | Motor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut) | [Apply, renew or replace](https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/service-nunavut/drivers-licences-and-permits), checked 12 October 2026 | Submit the application online or in person at any Motor Vehicles office. |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to renew a driver's licence in the NWT?

A 5-year renewal costs $110, a 3-year renewal $84 and a 1-year renewal $46. Seniors 60 and over pay $54, $43 or $23.

Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### Can I renew my NWT driver's licence online?

Yes. The NWT offers online renewal and online replacement. You can also renew in person at a driver and vehicle office by bringing your current licence.

Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### How old do you have to be to get a learner's licence in the NWT?

You can get a Class 7 learner's licence at 15. You must be at least 16 to move to the probationary Class 5P or 6P stage.

Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Get-a-drivers-licence-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026.

### How long is an NWT driver's licence valid?

Licences are issued for one, three or five years. Your licence class, age or medical status can mean you need to renew more often.

Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Renew-or-replace-a-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### I just moved to the NWT. How long can I drive on my old licence?

You have 30 days after moving to transfer your licence. Go in person to a driver and vehicle office with the completed form and supporting documents.

Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Drivers/Drivers/Transfer-an-NWT-drivers-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## More

- [Get, renew or replace a driver's licence in every province and territory](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence)
- [Public services in Northwest Territories](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/northwest-territories)
- [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket)
- [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit)
- [Book a road test or knowledge test](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/driving-test)
- [Register a vehicle and renew licence plates](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration)
- [Get an accessible parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/accessible-parking)
- [Check road conditions and closures (511)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/road-conditions)

## Cite this page

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