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Government will save taxpayers $3 million a year by switching to electronic reminders for registration, licence and identification card renewals.
This release was issued under a previous government.
Access to modern, free registration and licence renewal reminder tools has made the mailing of government reminders a dated practice and an unnecessary expense to Albertans that will stop in April 2016.
“During these tough economic times, it’s particularly important for government to find smart ways to save taxpayers’ money. Moving from printed to electronic notices will save Alberta taxpayers more than $3 million a year while providing more modern and convenient reminder options for drivers.”
Albertans with disabilities* will continue to receive their reminders in the mail. Seniors over the age of 70 will continue to receive mailed reminders until April 1, 2017.
The Government of Alberta will be undertaking a public awareness campaign to inform drivers of this change. In addition, registry agents are expected to take a proactive role in reminding drivers when their licence and registration need to be renewed.
There are three simple ways for Albertans to be reminded when it is time to renew:
“AMA has been reminding our members about upcoming vehicle renewals for years, electronically and in the pages of our member magazine. We’re committed to making our members’ lives a little easier through our e-reminder services, and also being able to handle their renewals online and in our centres.”
Drivers can renew their vehicle registrations at any Alberta registry agent office or online.
“Visit e-registry.ca to renew your vehicle registration, sign up for e-reminders for your registration and drivers licence renewals or even pay your traffic fines online.”
*Editor's note added Oct 3, 2016 for clarity: Albertans holding parking placards for persons with disabilities or disabled licence plates will continue receiving renewal reminders through the mail.