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Renew a Nova Scotia Driver's Licence Online ($80.15)

Nova Scotia licences are renewed every 5 years. You can renew a class 5 licence online for $80.15 in the 6 months before it expires, if you renewed in person last time, have no unpaid fines and haven't changed your address in the last 3 months. The card arrives in about 2 weeks.

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Can't renew online?

Renew in person at a Registry of Motor Vehicles office or an Access Nova Scotia location. Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 can't be renewed online.

Note

The online service needs a North American internet connection. Update your address with the Registry first if it changed.

Step by step

  1. Check you qualify for online renewal.

    Class 5, 6 or 8; within 6 months of expiry and not expired more than 5 years; you renewed in person last time; no unpaid fines or suspensions; no address change online or by mail in the last 3 months; no change to your name, class or conditions.

  2. Have your licence, its number and class, and an email address ready.
  3. Pay by credit card.

    $80.15 for class 5 or 6; $73.75 for class 8.

  4. Wait for your licence by mail.

    About 2 weeks.

Related

Nova Scotia Health Card, Licence and Benefits A plain-language guide to the main Nova Scotia services: renewing your Nova Scotia health card (MSI), renewing your driver's licence, and the provincial benefits paid with your federal benefits. How to Renew Your Nova Scotia Health Card (Free, Online) Renewing a Nova Scotia health card is free. You can renew in the 3 months before it expires, or up to 12 months after. Renew online through the MSI portal, or mail, fax or drop off the paper form. The new card arrives by mail in about 6 weeks. There is no in-person service. Provincial Services in Canada: 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

How much is a Nova Scotia licence renewal?

$80.15 for class 5 or 6, and $73.75 for class 8.

How often do I renew my Nova Scotia licence?

Every 5 years. A renewal notice is mailed to you before the date.

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