Nunavut - 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.
   • Apply for a test date.
   • You can apply here apply
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee of 30.25$.
   • On the day of the test carry two government-issued ID cards with one of them showing your DOB.
   • The 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.
   • The license is valid for 5 years.
2. After a period of one month, the applicant is eligible for a class 5 license.
3. Contact the driving licensing officer to schedule a road test.
4. Nunavut communities of Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay and Gjoa Haven can apply here link
5. All other Nunavut communities - Apply at any local Municipal Liaison Officer (MLO) or Government Liaison Officer (GLO)
6. Practice for the driving test, and make sure the applicant has less than 6 demerit points.
7. Arrive early for the test, if the applicant is late the appointment will be cancelled.
8. Make sure the vehicle meets all safety standards.

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Required Documents

• Make sure the applicant brings at least 2 government-issued pieces of ID with at least one of them showing your date of birth
• Bring along a Class 7 licence card
• Bring along insurance and registration documents for the vehicle you will be taking to your Nunavut Road test

Office Locations & Contacts

• Application
  
• Contact Name: Department of Economic Development and Transportation
  
• Email: [email protected]
  
• Phone: 867-975-7800
  

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 14 years of age or above.
• The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut.

Fees

• The applicant will have to pay a fee.

Validity

• Class 7 license is valid for 5 years.
• The full license is valid for 5 years.

Documents to Use

Drivers guide

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Processing Time

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

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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 Nunavut/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence
• You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.

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