Renewing your Alberta driver’s licence
The Government of Alberta has stopped mailing out reminders about driver’s licences and vehicle registration. Albertans with disabilities will continue to receive reminders in the mail. Albertans can sign up for electronic reminders by visiting E-registry or MyAlberta and signing up for free reminders. It is your responsibility to renew your driver’s licence on or before the expiry date.
Updating your Alberta driver’s licence
To change the information on your driver’s licence, such as your name, address, or licence class, visit an Alberta registry agent office.
You are required by law to ensure the information on your licence is current and accurate. You may be required to provide proper identification before any change, replacement, or renewal can be made. To replace, renew, or update your Alberta driver’s licence, contact a registry agent by visiting: https://www.alberta.ca/lookup/ find-a-registry-agent.aspx
Registration and insurance
Registration
Motor vehicles and trailers travelling on Alberta roadways must be registered. Registration certificates cannot be issued to anyone under the age of 18 years, unless the application for registration is also signed by a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian has the right to withdraw consent in writing at any time. If consent is withdrawn, the licence plate and vehicle registration will be suspended. The signature of your parent or guardian is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting. In Alberta, licence plates remain with the owner of the vehicle and are not transferable to another person.
A vehicle owner must register their vehicle within three months of moving to Alberta.
Insurance requirements
All motor vehicles must be insured with a public liability insurance policy as outlined in the Alberta Insurance Act.
It is illegal to operate an uninsured motor vehicle.
Your insurance company issues a financial responsibility card (pink card) which must be presented when registering a vehicle and when requested by a peace officer.