How to Renew an Alberta Driver's Licence at a Registry Agent

Alberta driver's licences are renewed in person at any registry agent; online renewal is temporarily disabled. Bring your current licence and, if you have one, your Alberta health card. You can renew up to a year early if you don't need a medical. Licences last 1 to 5 years.

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Last verified November 10, 2026 How we check our facts

If your licence has expired

Expired for	What you need
More than 6 months	Proof you are legally entitled to be in Canada and proof of Alberta residency
More than 3 years	You must pass the written and road tests again

Fees

Registry agents set their own prices, up to a maximum in the Registry Agent Product Catalogue. Ask your registry for the exact amount.

New since July 2, 2026

Alberta licences now show your personal health number and, where applicable, a Canadian citizenship marker. If you have not yet proven you are legally in Canada, bring documents at your next renewal.

Outside Alberta or homebound?

You can renew remotely with form REG11197 if you are temporarily out of province or medically homebound.

Step by step

Find a registry agent near you.
Bring your current licence and your Alberta health card.
The health card helps link your health coverage to your new licence.
Bring a medical form if you need one.
Needed if you are 75 or older, have a medical condition code on your licence, or hold a Class 1, 2 or 4 licence.
Have your photo taken if needed and pay the fee.
A new photo is needed if your current one is 4 or more years old.

Alberta Health Card, Licence and Benefits A plain-language guide to the main Alberta services: renewing your Alberta personal health card (AHCIP), renewing your driver's licence, and provincial benefits. Alberta Health Card Renewal: Revalidate Your AHCIP Coverage Since July 2, 2026, new Alberta health cards have an expiry date. Before it, you revalidate your coverage in person at an Alberta registry agent. Your health card can be a standalone card, a digital card in the Alberta Wallet app, or your personal health number on the back of your driver's licence or ID card. Provincial Services: Health Cards, Licences, Benefits Plain-language guides to renewing your health card and driver's licence in each of Canada's 10 provinces, and the provincial benefits paid along with your federal benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Can I renew my Alberta licence online?

Not right now. Online renewal is temporarily disabled; renew at a registry agent.

How early can I renew?

Up to one year before expiry, if you do not need a medical.

Sources

Renew or replace a driver's licence (alberta.ca) (checked 2026-11-10) (alberta.ca)

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