Nova Scotia - Renew Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. In Nova Scotia, the applicant will receive a renewal notice to renew a driver’s license. The applicant will need to visit the nearest Registry of Motor vehicles office, and here is the link to finding the nearest office Link.
2. Fill in the application form, enter all the relevant details.
3. Carry all relevant documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant will need to carry their old Driver’s license.
5. The applicant will have to pay fees, find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. The applicant shall receive their new driver’s license by registered post within a few days from the submission of the application.
   

Apply Online

1. To renew a license online, the applicant will have to visit the official Nova Scotia website, use the following Link.
2. Click on “Continue”.
3. The applicant will need to answer a few questions to determine eligibility.
4. Click on “Continue”.
5. The applicant will need to enter personal information such as their name and DL number.
6. After entering all information, click on “Continue”.
7. The applicant may be asked to upload original copies of documents.
8. Click on “Submit”.
9. The applicant shall receive their DL by mail within a few weeks from the submission of the application.
   

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Required Documents

• Expired driver’s license or driver’s license number
• ID proof such as:
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • Health card
• Proof of Nova Scotia residency
• Fee receipt
• Application form.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing Address: Public Enquiries - Service Nova Scotia
PO Box 2734 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K5
Telephone: 902-424-5200
Toll-Free: 1-800-670-4357
TTY: 1-877-404-0867
Fax: 902-424-0720
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must have a full licence (G, M class) that isn’t cancelled or suspended.
• The applicant hasn’t updated their address within the last 90 days.
• The applicant doesn’t need tests.
• The applicant has no new medical conditions that may prevent them from driving.
• The applicant should not have any outstanding fines or penalties.
• The applicant is a resident of Nova Scotia.
  

Fees

The applicant will need to pay a renewal fee, find all fee-related information here: Link

Validity

A driver’s license is valid for a period of 5 years after which it needs to be renewed.

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Processing Time

The applicant shall receive their license within a few days from the submission of the application.

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Instructions

• If the applicant is older than 70 years of age, he/she will need to show a medical clearance certificate.
• If the applicant drives with an expired license, he/she will have to pay a fine and may face imprisonment.
  

Required Information

• Last name
• First name
• Middle name
• Driver’s license number
• DOB
• Phone number
• Email address
• Name of registry agent
• City or town
• Postal code
• Proof of Alberta residency
• Postal code
• Insurance details
  

Need for the Document

A driver’s license is mandatory if the applicant wishes to drive a vehicle in Canada.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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