Trying to Renew Your License?
Driver’s licenses must be renewed every 5 years (or more frequently depending on age, health and legal status). These Alberta Drivers License renewals must always be done in person at an Alberta Registry office and you cannot authorize another person to do the service on your behalf. Please see below for special circumstances for out-of-province applicants.
Renewing your license is straightforward and easy.
Typically, your driver’s license will expire on your birthday or every 5 years. In order to renew your license, you must bring:
- Distinguishing identity.
Renewing Regular Licenses
When you renew your license (class 5 for example), you might need to
- Surrender your old license card.
- Take a new photo
Afterwards, you will receive a temporary 30 day license. Within 21 business days, you should receive your license card in the mail.
Renewing Classes 1 or 4 Licenses
When renewing your class 1 or 4 license, you may be required on select occasions to submit extra documentation such as:
- A medical examination form, or
- A visual referral.
If you are required to bring in these documents, you will be notified on your license renewal notice.