Are you moving to a new home in Alberta? Don’t forget to update your driver’s licence! In this blog, Registry At South Trail Crossing Ltd. covers everything you need to know about updating your driver's licence to reflect an address change.
When Should You Change Your Address on an Alberta Driver’s Licence?
According to the law in Alberta, you need to change the address on your driver's licence within 14 days of moving to a new residence within the province. In the event of an address change initiated by Canada Post, you will still need to update your licence.
How to Change the Address on Your Alberta Driver’s Licence?
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to update your driver’s licence in the event of an address change:
Gather your documents – This includes your current driver's licence and proof of your new address. Acceptable documents include utility bills, lease agreements, and any other official document that lists both your name and new address.
Provide your physical address in Alberta – This may consist of either a street address or a legal land description.
Provide your mailing address in Alberta – This could either be your physical address or a PO Box address, both of which must include the corresponding postal code.
Visit your local registry office – This process must be completed in-person and cannot be done online.
Fill out the required forms – All necessary forms will be provided to you at the registry office.
Pay the required fees – Unless update your address during the renewal of your driver's licence, you will be charged a separate fee for the update process.
How Much Does it Cost to Change the Address on Your Alberta Driver’s Licence?
When you undertake a change of address on your driver’s licence, the associated fees will vary depending on several factors. For instance, if you update your address while requesting an early renewal of your driver’s licence, you will only be required to pay the renewal fees and there will be no additional cost for the address change. Contact us today to learn more about the fees for changing your address on your driver’s licence.
Other Important Considerations
Updating your address on your driver’s licence within the specified timeframe is a legal requirement in Alberta.
An address change must be done in person at a registry office by the licence holder and cannot be completed online.
While waiting for your application to be processed, you will be given a temporary licence.
Allow for approximately two weeks for your updated driver's licence to arrive in the mail.
Contact us today to learn more about updating your driver’s licence in Alberta.
Update Your Driver’s Licence Today
Do you need help updating or changing your address on your driver’s licence? Registry @ South Trail Crossing Ltd provides a wide range of driver and vehicle licencing services in Calgary. Visit us today to speak with a registry agent or to learn more about our services.