Out Of Province Driver's Licence Exchange

     REQUIREMENTS 

You will need one document from each of the three categories

If you are exchanging a heavy commercial driver's licence (Class 1 or 2) from another Canadian jurisdiction, you will need to meet Alberta's MELT program requirements in addition to the documents listed below. Please click here for details.

      1.     YOUR CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE 

  • If you have lost the Drivers licence we will require a letter of confirmation from the province that issued the licence

      2.     CURRENT STATUS IN CANADA

BORN IN CANADA

  • Canadian Birth Certificate
  • Valid Canadian Passport
  • Valid Indian/Metis Status Card
  • National Defense

BORN OUTSIDE CANADA

  • Work Permit
  • Study Permit
  • Citizenship Card or Certificate
  • Permanent Residence Card or PR Confirmation

          3.   PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN ALBERTA ( DATED WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)

                                                            I.         MAILED DOCUMENTS ONLY

  • Utility Bills
  • Bank/Credit Card Statements
  • Alberta Social Benefit Statements or Cheques
  • Income Tax Assessment Summary          
  • Cell Phone Bill

                                                           II.         OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • Legal Lease/ Residential Tenancy Agreement
  • Employee Pay Stub
  • Written Confirmation from an Educational Institute in Alberta indicating Dependents are attending School full time
  • Written Confirmation from an Employer; on company letterhead, with date, contact number, and signature, stating the employee's Alberta address. Must be dated within 14 days

Fee = $84.45 (incl GST)

Foreign Territories With Reciprocal Agreements

Alberta has Reciprocal Licencing Agreements with the following countries in addition to all Canadian jurisdictions and territories. The agreements apply to class 5 licences only (and class 6 in some cases). For all other classes you must pass the appropriate tests. Refer to the  Government of Alberta License Exchange for details.

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Isle of Man
  • Japan
  • Netherlands
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Korea
  • Scotland
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan (Republic of China)
  • United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain
  • United States
  • Wales

Five Year Term – Fee = $84.45 (incl GST)

Other Foreign Territories

NOTE: If you are new to Alberta and have come from any country not listed you will be required to start as a NEW Driver in Alberta.  Please refer to the  Government of Alberta New Operators for details.