Can I Transfer My Ontario Driver’s Licence to Alberta?

Moving to different regions in Canada often requires that new residents have their documents exchanged or updated. If you are moving from Ontario to Alberta and are planning on driving in the province, you can transfer your driver’s licence. But how does the exchange process work and what documents are necessary?

How to Transfer Your Ontario Driver’s Licence to Alberta?

Alberta requires that new residents coming from other provinces in Canada have their driver’s licence exchanged in order to drive legally. This must be done within 90 days of becoming a resident in the province, even if you travel outside Alberta during those days. You will need to surrender your valid provincial driver’s licence to a registry agent so that a new one can be provided to you.

If you are exchanging a Class 3, 4, 5 or 6, you will be granted an Alberta driver’s licence of the same category, and you won’t need to take a knowledge test or a road test. However, those who hold class 5 or 6 licences and have less than two years of driving experience may be placed in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. Additionally, truck drivers holding a Class 1 licence may need to go under the new mandatory entry-level training for class 1 driver’s licence.

Documents You Need to Bring to Exchange Your Driver’s Licence

• Your original driver’s licence 

• Proof of Canadian Legal Presence, containing a photo, your legal name and date of birth. Examples include:

  • Canadian Passport

  • Nexus Card

  • Permanent resident card

  • Canadian Provincial/Territorial Government issued birth certificate

  • Work/Study/Visitor Permit

• One proof of residence in Alberta. Examples include:

• Utility, telephone, gas, cable, TV bills

• Bank or credit card statement

• Signed residential lease agreement with residential address

• Current confirmation of employment in Alberta including contact information (name and telephone)

• Written confirmation of a full-time educational institution in Alberta

Apart from the documents listed above, a medical report may also be necessary in some cases. This applies for:

• Residents who are applying for class 1, 2 or 4 licence

• Residents who have a medical condition that may interfere with their ability of driving

• Residents who are 75 years of age or older

It is important to note that all documents must have your full legal name and address. Registry offices are not authorized to exchange your driver’s licence unless proper documentation is provided.

Driver Licence Services and Information in Calgary

Looking for a registry office to help you with your documentation? We are here for you. If you are coming from Ontario and need to have your driver’s licence exchanged, Registry @ South Trail Crossing Ltd is here to help. With an experienced team and efficient services, we can provide you with all the licensing and registration information you need to proceed with the process. Don’t hesitate to give us a call and let us help you start your life in Alberta. We can get you back on the road in no time. Reach out to us!