You can complete your Class 7 knowledge test at Accu-Search Registries on a walk-in basis. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before closing. Required identification depends on your age and residency status, and a parent or legal guardian must attend for applicants under 18.
Driver abstracts are requested individually. Employers may request abstracts for their drivers by providing proper authorization and documentation. Businesses that require frequent abstracts may need to meet provincial data access requirements.
Yes. Alberta requires a new driver’s licence photo every four years. In most cases, a new photo is taken at each renewal.
Driver abstracts are typically processed within 24 hours and can be delivered electronically through secure methods.
Yes. Both standard and commercial Alberta driver abstracts can be requested online through Accu-Search Registries.
Yes. Accu-Search Registries issues and renews Alberta Identification Cards. First-time applicants and renewals require specific identity and residency documents, depending on how long the ID has been expired.
A replacement driver’s licence can be issued at Accu-Search Registries with valid identification. An interim licence is provided immediately, and the permanent licence is mailed within 7–10 business days.
If your licence does not arrive, return to the registry with your interim licence and valid identification. Replacement requests may be subject to time limits and fees.
The Alberta learner’s knowledge test is available on a walk-in basis. Minors must attend with a parent or legal guardian and provide required identification.
The replacement fee applies. You must provide acceptable identification or residency documents. If required documents are unavailable, additional steps may be necessary before replacement.
The replacement fee applies. You must provide acceptable identification or residency documents. If required documents are unavailable, additional steps may be necessary before replacement.
Outstanding fines generally do not prevent ID card issuance. Additional verification may be required in some cases.
Digital registration documents are accepted. Renewals completed in person include a printed registration certificate.
The fastest option is typically requesting the abstract in person through an authorized representative within Alberta.
Licence expiry dates vary based on age and licence class. Professional licences may have shorter validity periods and additional medical requirements.
Alberta periodically updates licensing rules to improve safety and efficiency. These changes may affect testing, renewal periods, and medical requirements.
Alberta offers driver abstracts for up to 10 years. Out-of-province residents may request abstracts using approved authorization or notarized request options.
Employers may request abstracts through authorized processes. Drivers may also request their own abstracts directly and provide them to employers.
Yes. Driver abstracts are available for Class 7 learner licences.
Ontario G1 driving experience may transfer when applying for an Alberta Class 7 licence. Eligibility for a road test depends on verified driving history and provincial requirements.
No appointment is required. You may renew your licence in person at Accu-Search Registries during regular business hours.
Address changes can be completed in person. In certain cases, remote processing options may be available. Address updates can often be applied to multiple registry records at the same time.
Out-of-province requests are accepted through approved authorization or notarized request methods. Processing times vary based on the option selected.
Once documentation is received and verified, the driver abstract is processed and delivered using the method selected in your request.
Alberta driver abstracts are issued only for Alberta driving records. If an Alberta motor vehicle ID does not exist, it must be created in person before an abstract can be issued.
New residents may drive temporarily on a foreign licence. To obtain an Alberta licence, applicants must complete knowledge testing, road testing, and meet provincial exchange requirements.
An interim licence allows continued driving. Medical documentation can typically be submitted later without requiring retesting, subject to provincial rules.
Replacement licences and ID cards can be issued at Accu-Search Registries with valid identification. Interim documentation is provided immediately.
If an ID card has been expired for more than six months, applicants must provide proof of legal status and Alberta residency.
Out-of-province residents may request driver abstracts through authorized consent or notarized request processes.