Alberta Driver's Abstract /History Report/ Confirmation Letters

A driver abstract is a history of your personal driving record which is maintained by Alberta Registries, and is available for a 3, 5, or 10 year period. It provides the current status of an operator's licence and lists conviction information, any applicable demerit points, and suspensions.  The Driver Abstract confirms information from an individual’s driving record that includes: name, address, date of birth, height, weight, sex, Motor Vehicle Identification (MVID) number, operator licence number and issue date, expiration date, class, current demerit points, suspended status, reinstatement conditions (if any) and the list of violations (descriptions, demerit/merit points, and suspension term). Driver's licence details will not be displayed if the last issued card was an ID card or if it has expired. Driver's abstracts do not display your date first licensed.

A history report is a document confirming the details of a driver's licence from May 20, 2003 to the date the report is printed. It contains the following information: driver’s licence number, full name, date of birth, licence issue/expiry date, last licence service (renew, exchange, cancel, etc.), licence class, GDL status/exit date, condition codes, and driver’s licence history information, such as renewals, reclasses, cancels, etc. It does NOT confirm a driver’s licence status (such as active, suspended, etc.). It also does NOT report certain driver’s licence restrictions/endorsements such as restricted driver’s conditions due to suspensions or any MELT endorsements.

A standard confirmation letter is a signed document that will confirm the issue date of your last card, what class of vehicle can be driven, any restrictions, and the licence expiry date. If any other information is required on your letter please contact one of our agents at:

onlineservices@edmontonregistry.com or 1 888 919-7623

To purchase a driver's abstract, history report or standard confirmation letter   click here to download the form and present it in person at the registry. The abstract/history report/ standard confirmation letter will be printed immediately while you are present.

When you are unable to be physically present in an Alberta Registry office to purchase an abstract or confirmation letter there are additional options that will allow you to acquire it. If someone other than yourself is physically present in Alberta to process the abstract go to option one. To order an abstract online, proceed to option two. If no one can be present at an Alberta Registry office or if you would like to order a history report/confirmation letter then proceed to option three.

OPTION 1 - DESIGNATE SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP IN PERSON - ABSTRACTS ONLY

  1. You will fill out the driver’s abstract consent form designating a person known to you to act on your behalf. Then either mail, scan and email, or fax the request to any In & Out location.
  2. The person designated in your consent form will then go into the office with their acceptable identification. Such as;
    1. Valid Driver’s Licence or ID Card
    2. Valid Passport
    3. Permanent Resident Card
    4. Indian Status Card
    5. National Defence Card
  3. Your designated agent will pay the processing fee of $28.00 on your behalf and the abstract will be printed immediately.
  4. The original abstract will be given to your designated agent and they can then forward it to you in whatever way they wish.

OPTION 2 - ONLINE ORDER - ABSTRACTS ONLY

This option is for Alberta residents with Alberta.ca accounts only. If you have a driver's licence from another jurisdiction you will not have access to this service. 

  1. To order a standard driver's abstract online click here
  2. To order a commercial driver's abstract online click here

OPTION 3 - MAIL IN A NOTARIZED REQUEST - ABSTRACTS, HISTORY REPORTS & STANDARD CONFIRMATION LETTERS

  1. You must fill out the Notarized Request for Driving and Motor Vehicle Information form.
    1. For driver licence history, select: Search Product -Write: Require a Driver’s Licence History Report and the purpose.
    2. For a confirmation letter, select: Confirmation Letter - Write: The details that need to be confirmed (ex: operator history in Alberta), and the purpose (ex: to obtain licence in Japan).
      1. a 10 year standard abstract must be purchased as well for this service.
  2. This form must be taken to a Notary Public, where they will place their seal on both the form and on a photocopy of your ID. (A list of acceptable ID is on the Notarized form).
  3. A processing fee is required. This may be paid by either a certified cheque or money order made payable to In and Out Registry.
  4. All of the above must be sent to In and Out Registry at 12804 82 St Edmonton AB T5E 2T2 via traceable courier (ie Purolator, UPS, Express Post, etc). There must also be a pre-addressed, pre-paid traceable return envelope from the same courier included for us to send the abstract back to.
  5. A certified agent will process the request on the same day it was received.

*Note - Notarized documents are only valid for 60 days.

Abstract Fee = $28.00 (incl GST)

History Report/Confirmation Letter Fee = $30.00 (incl GST)


Note: Senior discount can be applied to in person services only.