Driver Training and Examiner Licensing
As of August 24, 2026, driver training schools, driving instructors and driver examiners must use the new Driver Training and Examiner Licensing portal for all new applications, renewals, upgrades and updates.
If you paid a new application or renewal fee at an Alberta registry prior to August 24, 2026, you can submit your application by email to [email protected].
Overview
Anyone who provides driver training in Alberta must have a licence, even if they do not charge a fee.
The type of licence you need depends on:
- the class of licence you want to teach
- whether you are applying for the first time, renewing or coming from another province
For full details, read the Licensed Driver Training School Procedures Manual. You must meet all requirements in the manual to be licensed.
Licence-specific eligibility
How to apply
All driving instructors must:
- be affiliated with a licensed driver training school
- meet eligibility requirements for the licence class they want to teach
If you are a new applicant, contact a licensed driver training school to start the process.
Learn about eligibility, documentation requirements and apply for a driving instructor's licence.
To apply to upgrade to a senior driving instructor's licence, you must:
- be in good standing with the Registrar
- submit a letter of recommendation from your school
- submit a completed Declaration of Training (DPLS 14802)
- have at least 2 years of recent experience as a driving instructor in the same licence class
For full requirements, see the Licensed Driver Training School Procedures Manual.
Visit the Driver Training and Examiner Licensing portal to start your application for the Senior Driving Instructor Designation.
Convert your out-of-province credentials
You can apply to transfer your valid driving instructor certification from another Canadian jurisdiction to Alberta under the labour mobility provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).
Learn about eligibility, documentation requirements for the Labour Mobility Application for Driving Instructor Licence.
Note: The Labour Mobility Act application is a multi-phase process. Phase 1 involves reciprocating the out-of-province credentials. Phase 2 involves meeting Alberta-specific requirements, including obtaining an Alberta driver’s licence and successfully completing instructor knowledge and practical testing.
After you apply, Examinations and Licensing will provide a written acknowledgement we received your application within 10 business days. We will review the application, verify your supporting documents, and reach a decision within 20 days. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed and returned to you.
If your application is refused and your situation meets the requirements, you can apply for a Registrar’s reconsideration. You must review the information and complete an online application within 30 days.
After receiving the conversion of out-of-province driving instructor licence credential approval letter, you are not authorized to conduct driver training. You will need to complete Phase 2 of the application as stated in the letter sent to you by Examinations and Licensing.
A link will be sent in a separate email to complete Phase 2 of the application.
Once Phase 2 of the application process has been completed, Examinations and Licensing will send you an email with your driving instructor licence and you will then be able to conduct driver training with the driver training school that you are affiliated with.
Renew or upgrade your licence
Learn about the required information, documents and eligibility to:
Resources
Legislation
Guides and manuals
- Alberta’s driver guides
- Licensed Driver Training School Procedures Manual
- Alberta Driver Training Curriculum Standards
- Progressive Intervention and Discipline Policy – Driver Training Schools, Driving Instructors, and Driver Examiners
- Licensed driver training schools in Alberta
- ‘Today’s Driving Manual’ and ‘Today’s Motorcycle Workbook’ (Class 6 only) – available from licensed driver training schools or for purchase from NTSA International by email at [email protected] or by calling 1-866-475-1999.
Driving instructor development guides
Contact
Connect with Examinations and Licensing:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-4325
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]