New Brunswick - Apply Driver License for New Resident

ProcedureEdit

Surrender Driver's License from the other province or state.
Complete Application for Drivers License.
They are 16 years of age (with parental consent to 18 years) or over.
Pay the application fee.

Note: Licence does not expire within the next six months.

Required DocumentsEdit

A non-resident from any foreign country (outside of North America and including those above) must provide the following documentation:
- Their original driver's license
- An English translation of the drivers license (from a translation agency or an International Drivers License)
- Original passport
Republic of Korea (South Korea)
A formal agreement has been entered with the Republic of Korea whereby the applicant must have first contacted the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea which will create a package of documents. This package is to be retained as part of the source documents. The Consulate General will prepare a packet of documents for the applicant which includes
- A cover page
- An English translation of the drivers license
- A copy of the original license
- A certified section with the signature of the Consul and the Seal

The driver must present at time of exchange the package of documents referred to above PLUS the original license and passport. The passport information that identifies the driver will be copied and attached to the application. The package of documents and license will also be attached to the application and retained as part of our records.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Motor Vehicle (Branch) Public Safety:
General Information: (506) 453-2410
Mon. to Fri.: 8:15 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Reception : (506) 453-2410
Mon. to Fri.: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fax : (506) 457-6913
Email : [email protected]
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public_safety.html

Mailing Address: Argyle Place
Floor: 1
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Canada

EligibilityEdit

Drivers from Canadian Provinces or the United States may exchange their license Class for Class, including Class 7, without taking any drivers test or providing a medical provided:

The drivers license from the other province or state is surrendered if possible.
An Application for Drivers License is completed.
They are 16 years of age (with parental consent to 18 years) or over.
The application fee is paid.
If the license does not expire within the next six months.

Non-Residents (From P.E.I. and N.S.)

Non-residents from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia may exchange their license Class for Class without being tested, providing a medical or paying the fee provided they surrender their license (and/or verified on Inter-provincial Record System).

They would be issued a New Brunswick license with the time remaining on their home province license. A maximum of four years is to be authorized.

Non-Residents (From Other Countries)

Non-residents from other countries must take a full driver license examination which includes a road test, vision test, and written examination. Exceptions are those from the following European countries who may exchange for a Class 5 (including a motorcycle endorsement without testing, if applicable) or a class 6 or 6D.

Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands (Holland), New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales.

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ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

Students who move to NB do not need to exchange their license while in school, but as soon as they take up permanent residence or become gainfully employed, they must exchange their license.
Return of foreign license

In most situations, the driver will never have a need for the foreign license. There are situations, however, where the applicant will be returning to their home country and will need or request the return of the license. This will be permitted as long as the license is available in our records system. The NB license must be surrendered and the foreign license returned to the driver. If the driver returns to New Brunswick, the foreign license may be surrendered and a replacement NB license issued as per normal procedures.

Motorcycle Endorsement

A motorcycle endorsement on a non-resident license may be transferred to any New Brunswick license issued. This includes non-residents from Canada, United States, or the Countries listed above.

School Bus Endorsements

School Bus endorsements (B or C) are not to be exchanged from a non-resident license to a New Brunswick license. A road test, vision test, and satisfactory Medical Fitness Report is required before a "B" or "C" endorsement may be added to their New Brunswick license.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

An individual licensed in another jurisdiction taking up residence in New Brunswick must obtain a New Brunswick driver's license as soon as they take up residence.

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External LinksEdit

Driver Licenses for New Residents: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.200843.Driver_s_Licences_for_New_Residents.html
Contact Information: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.200843.Driver_s_Licences_for_New_Residents.html#serviceLocation
Government New Brunswick: http://www2.gnb.ca/

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