Out Of Province Driver's Licence Exchange
REQUIREMENTS
You will need one document from each of the three categories
**(Note: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)
- Utility Bills
- Bank/Credit Card Statements (not profiles printed off at the bank)
- Alberta Social Benefit Statements or Cheques (AISH)
- Income Tax Assessment Summary
- Cell Phone Bill
- 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 = $93.00 (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 = $93.00 (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.