Alberta standard licence plate

Get an Alberta standard licence plate

Beginning November 9, 2026, Albertans will receive the new plate when registering a vehicle for the first time, replacing a plate that has been damaged, lost or stolen, or if an Albertan requests the new plate design.

The new plate features Moraine Lake, the ‘Strong and Free’ motto and Alberta’s wild rose.

• No fees when first time vehicle registration, or when replacing a plate that is lost stolen or, damaged. 
  • Standard vehicle registration fees apply. 
  • If your licence plate is lost or stolen, report it to the police agency where the loss or theft occurred. 
  • A police file number is required to replace the licence plate. 
  • Damaged plate replacement requires completing a declaration the plate is damaged and a new one is required.
• $15 registry agent service charge when exchanging plate at time of registration renewal applies, there is no government fee for the new plate. 
  • Standard vehicle registration fees apply.
• $20 government fee, plus $15 registry agent service charge for plate exchange outside of registration renewal.

Visit a registry agent to pick up your Alberta licence plate featuring Moraine Lake.

Contact

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-7013
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

News

• New Alberta licence plate officially hits the road (November 5, 2026)