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Photo ID card in Newfoundland and Labrador: how to get one

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Motor Registration issues photo ID cards. Fill in the Driver/Photo ID Application form and book an appointment at your nearest office. For a first card, bring at least two original documents proving your identity, plus proof of address. The card is valid for five years and is accepted wherever provincial law asks for proof of identification.

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Who can apply

  • You must be a resident of the province. A first photo ID card requires identity documents.

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Steps

  1. Complete the Driver/Photo ID Application form and book an appointment at your nearest Motor Registration office.

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  2. To replace a lost, stolen or damaged photo ID, apply to your nearest Motor Registration Division office in person, by phone, or by mail or fax.

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What you need

  • Bring at least 2 original or certified documents that together prove your legal name, date of birth, legal presence in Canada and photo. Photocopies are not accepted.

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  • Also bring proof of address showing your full name, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, signed lease or pay stub. Minors without one can have a parent or guardian sign a Guarantor Declaration.

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How long it takes

  • The photo ID card is valid for five years.

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Good to know

  • The card is accepted anywhere provincial law requires proof of ID, such as buying alcohol or cigarettes. Check with your airline about whether it accepts the card for flights.

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Questions people ask

How long is a Newfoundland and Labrador photo ID card valid?

Five years.

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Do I need an appointment to get a photo ID in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Yes. Fill in the Driver/Photo ID Application form and schedule an appointment at your nearest Motor Registration office.

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What ID do I need for a photo ID card in NL?

At least two original documents that prove your legal name, date of birth, legal presence in Canada and photo, plus proof of your address. Photocopies are not accepted.

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Do I get my NL photo ID card right away?

You get a temporary document when a clerk processes your application, and the card is mailed to you.

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In every province and territory

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

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaICBC (BC Identification card)Apply for a BCIDchecked Apply in person at an ICBC driver licensing office.
AlbertaAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)Get an ID cardchecked Apply or renew in person at any registry agent office.
SaskatchewanSGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)Get a photo ID cardchecked
ManitobaManitoba Public Insurance (MPI)Apply for an ID cardchecked
OntarioServiceOntarioGet an Ontario Photo Cardchecked Apply in person at ServiceOntario; you cannot hold a driver's licence and a Photo Card at the same time.
QuebecNot offered in QuebecNone on recordQuébec does not issue a non-driver photo identification card.
New BrunswickService New BrunswickGet a photo ID cardchecked Apply in person at a Service New Brunswick centre.
Nova ScotiaRegistry of Motor Vehicles (Service Nova Scotia)Photo ID card informationchecked Apply in person at an Access Nova Scotia RMV office.
Prince Edward IslandAccess PEI (Government of PEI)None on recordApply in person for a voluntary ID card at an Access PEI office.
Newfoundland and LabradorThis pageMotor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Get a photo ID cardchecked
YukonMotor Vehicles (Government of Yukon)None on recordThe Yukon general identification card is issued through Motor Vehicles offices.
Northwest TerritoriesDriver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)Get a general ID cardchecked
NunavutMotor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut)General identification cardchecked

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Photo ID card in Newfoundland and Labrador: how to get one", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/photo-id-card/newfoundland-and-labrador