Jurisdictions with reciprocal licensing agreements (continued)
All other licence classes require testing and vision screening. The applicants must disclose all medical conditions and physical disabilities that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. All applicants must produce immigration and residency documentation along with acceptable identification.
Jurisdictions without reciprocal licensing agreements
A person coming to Alberta from outside Canada may apply to have their previous driving history credited to their Alberta driving record. A successful application will grant exemption from the GDL program and allow for Class 5 road testing without being required to hold a Class 7 learner’s licence for one year. More information about the process for exchanging a licence from a non-reciprocal jurisdiction is available at any registry agent office.
Students
A student is not required to obtain an Alberta driver’s licence when operating a motor vehicle if the following apply:
- The student is authorized to operate a motor vehicle of the same type or class by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the student ordinarily resides.
- The documents required by the laws of the jurisdiction where the student ordinarily resides are carried by the student or are in the vehicle.
- The student must carry proof showing that they are a full-time student in this province.
Medical requirements
Under the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, you must disclose any medical or physical condition that could affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Examples include: diabetes, seizure disorders, heart or respiratory conditions, cognitive or neurological impairments, musculoskeletal or psychiatric conditions, sleep disorders, or loss of mobility/limbs. If you have such a condition, you must submit a Driver Medical Intake Form.
- Forms are available from an Alberta registry agent office, your doctor, or a nurse practitioner.
- The form must be completed by a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Completed forms must be returned to an Alberta registry agent office or emailed to the Driver Medical Fitness Program (driver.fitness@gov.ab.ca).
Additional requirements for drivers aged 75 or older
- When applying for or renewing a Class 7, 6, 5, or 3 licence, you must provide a completed Driver Medical Intake Form.
- Your vision will also be assessed at an Alberta registry agent office.
General requirements for all drivers
- You must provide medical documentation when requested, regardless of age, to confirm your fitness to drive.
- A basic road test or additional assessments may be required if there are concerns about your medical fitness.
- Review your medical fitness