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Prince Edward Island - Transfer Driver License from Other Province


Procedure

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  • In order to get your PEI Driver's Licence, go to an Access PEI Centre nearest you to make an appointment.
  • Make sure to bring all the necessary documents.

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick:

  • A former resident of Nova Scotia or New Brunswick who holds a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and is now a resident of Prince Edward Island may exchange their Class 5 Drivers Licence at no charge.
  • The PEI licence will be issued up to the amount of time allowed on a PEI drivers licence.
  • The out-of-province licence must be surrendered when you get your PEI licence or Class 7.

All other residents:

  • A valid Drivers Licence from other Canadian provinces and territories and the United States expired less than three years may be exchanged without written, vision or driving tests (immigration visa and passport required if applicant was born outside of Canada).
  • Most foreign licences are not acceptable for exchange. Written, vision and driving tests must be successfully completed.
  • Any person applying for a PEI Drivers Licence with a previous address outside of Canada must produce a Canadian Immigration Identification Record of Entry form and a passport at the time of application.
  • Where no proof can be shown of previous licensing, all applicants must undergo a normal Instruction Permit (Class 7) procedure including successful completion of written and vision tests, issuance of an Instruction Permit (Class 7), and successfully complete the driving test.
  • The out-of-province licence must be surrendered at the time of issue of the PEI licence.
  • International licences are not proof of previous licence and are not exchangeable.





Required Documents

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  • Passport or travel document that includes your photograph;
  • Valid document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) [see below] proving that you are legally entitled to be in Canada;
  • Two pieces of printed mail with your name and current address on it, like an electricity bill or letter from the government; and, if applicable,
  • Valid driver's licence from your last province of residence, along with a certified translation of the licence.






Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

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If you are 16 years of age or older, you may apply for an Instruction Permit if your driving privilege is not under suspension. An Instruction Permit will allow you to operate a motor vehicle under supervision to receive instruction. The Instruction Permit is called a Stage 1 or Class 7 licence.




Fees

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Validity

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Valid for two years from date of issue.




Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

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You need a valid Drivers Licence to drive a motor vehicle in Prince Edward Island. It must not be expired, suspended, cancelled or invalidated. Your Drivers Licence gives you the privilege of driving only as long as you are careful, considerate and obey the traffic laws; otherwise, it will be suspended.




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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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