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A valid licence plate must be displayed on your vehicle at all times.
You can purchase a licence plate at a registry agent. To get a licence plate, you will need:
Your licence plate must be located in one of these places:
You cannot display more than one licence plate on your vehicle or any other type of plate that could be mistaken for a valid licence plate.
Some vehicles do not need a licence plate or registration. For more details, see the non-eligible vehicles page.
Alberta issues a variety of standard and specialty licence plates and permits.
For short-term registrations we offer an in-transit permit.
If you already have a valid licence plate and registration and want to use it on a new vehicle, you can request it to be transferred.
For more details, see the transfer a registration.
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.
Report your stolen plate to the local police service listed below.
Report your stolen plate to the police service where the loss or theft occurred.
Police agency | Phone |
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RCMP | 1-855-565-7555 |
Blood Tribe Police | 403-737-3800 |
Calgary Police Service | 403-266-1234 |
Camrose Police Service | 780-672-4444 |
Edmonton Police Service | 780-423-4567 |
Lacombe Police Service | 403-782-3279 |
Lakeshore Police Service | 587-749-0208 |
Lethbridge Police Service | 403-328-4444 |
Medicine Hat Police Service | 403-529-8481 |
Taber Police Service | 403-223-8991 |
Tsuu T’ina Police Service | 403-271-3777 |
To replace the licence plate, visit a registry agent office and:
If your licence plate becomes difficult to read due to wear or damage, it could result in a fine. You must apply for a replacement licence plate through a registry agent.
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If you have moved out of Alberta or no longer need your licence plate, you can return it to any registry agent office in-person or by mail.
To return a licence plate by mail, complete the Licence Plate/Parking Placard Cancellation Declaration form (PDF, 75 KB).
Once the licence plate is returned, your file will be updated to show that you are no longer in possession of it.
You can also cancel your vehicle registration by submitting a Registration Cancelation.
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]
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