Alberta - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-person

1. To apply for a driver’s license in Canada the applicant will need to first get a Class 7 Learner’s license.
   • The applicant will need to visit the nearest registry agent, the applicant can find the nearest agent here registry agent. Follow these steps:
     • Select town/city.
     • Click on search.
     • The applicant will see the address/es of the registries.
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee.
   • The registry agent will check to see if you have good vision.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, a class 7 license will be issued.
   • The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
   • Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
2. After 24 months, the applicant is eligible for a class 5 GDL license on a probationary basis, follow these steps to apply:
   • Schedule a test with the nearest registry agent.
   • The applicant can find the nearest registry agent here registry agent
   • The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
   • The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
   • The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
   • The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
   • Destroy the temporary card once the license card arrives through mail.
3. After a period of two years and without any suspensions, the applicant can apply for a Class 5 Graduated driver’s license, to apply, follow these steps:
   • Schedule a test with the nearest registry agent.
   • The applicant can find the nearest registry agent here registry agent
   • The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
   • The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
   • The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
   • The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
4. Once you receive your class 5 GDL, you’ll need to drive for 2 years and have no license suspensions.
5. Take a class 5 advance test at the nearest road registry.
6. Once the applicant passes, they can purchase the full class 5 driver’s license.

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Required Documents

For class 7 license:

• ID card:
• Passport
• health card
• Military ID

For probationary class 5 GLD:

• A class 7 learner’s license.
• Consent form (If you’re under 18 years)
• Proof that you live in Alberta (Address proof)
• Canadian proof of residence (Passport)

Office Locations & Contacts

Alberta Transportation Client Support Centre
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-8230
Toll-free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

For a class 7 license, the applicant must be:

• 14 years of age

For a probationary class 5 license:

• The applicant has to be at least 16 years of age.
• Written consent from parents if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
• The applicant must have a class 7 license with one year of experience in driving.
• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen/valid work or student visa/have an approved refugee claim.
• The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.

For a class 5 graduated driver’s license (GDL)

• The applicant must have a probationary Class 5 GDL.
• The applicant must have had this GDL for a period of two years without any suspensions.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age.

Fees

• As of April 1, 2021, Registry Agents have the ability to set the fees they wish to charge for the road tests they deliver.
• Here you can find a registry agent product catalogue product catalogue

Validity

• The license is valid for up to 5 years.

Documents to Use

Driver’s guide

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The applicant will receive a license until the card is sent through mail after 30 days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Legal name
• Address
• Birth date
• Photo
• Signature

Need for the Document

• To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in Alberta/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence
• You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.

Information which might help

After moving to Alberta, the applicant has 90 days to change your driver’s licence.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The driver’s license can be used as ID proof.

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