A Motor Vehicles System update starts June 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm. During this time, driver’s licence and identification card services will be unavailable until July 2, 2026.
An additional update happens June 30 from 3 pm to 8:15 pm. During this time, all in-person motor vehicle services will be unavailable.
Introduction
Vehicles on a public roadway in Alberta must have valid insurance and a Vehicle Registration Certificate. Motor vehicles that require registration include cars and trucks.
Find out about how to register a motor vehicle in Alberta, and how to transfer, renew or cancel a registration.
In focus
How to register a motor vehicle or non-motor vehicle, such as a trailer, for use on a public roadway in Alberta.
You can renew your passenger vehicle or motorcycle registration certificates online or in-person.