Authorized Alberta Registry Agent
Authorized Alberta Registry Agent
You can obtain a duplicate vehicle registration digitally through your Alberta.ca account or request one in person at Accu-Search Registries with valid photo identification. Digital copies are available for a limited time and can be printed or displayed on a mobile device.
Alberta vehicle registration fees were updated in recent years. The current fee is reflected on your registration certificate and applies to all registry offices.
No. Fleet vehicle registrations must be completed in person at a registry office.
There is no pickup deadline as long as your current registration has not expired. You may also choose to have your registration mailed if your address is up to date.
Yes. Another individual may collect your registration on your behalf, provided the necessary arrangements and identification requirements are met.
No. If the vehicle registration is already issued in your name, you only need valid insurance and photo identification to renew.
Licence and registration cancellations are processed by submitting a written request with the required identification details. Refund eligibility depends on the remaining validity period.
Yes. You can renew a registration for another person with the current registration document or authorization form, valid insurance, and appropriate identification.
Yes. Registering a vehicle on behalf of another person requires the original bill of sale, valid insurance, authorization, and photo identification.
No. All outstanding fines must be cleared before a vehicle registration can be renewed.
No appointment is required. Registration renewals and ticket payments can be completed in person during business hours.
Personalized licence plates typically arrive within 3–4 weeks and are mailed directly to the address on file.
In-transit permits are issued for a short duration based on purpose, such as vehicle transport or inspection. Fees apply, and valid insurance and identification are required. Digital permits are available through Alberta online services.
Alberta does not publicly release registered owner names. However, vehicle information reports, lien searches, and third-party history reports can help verify vehicle status and potential risks before purchase.
Yes. Proof of insurance can be provided electronically or digitally, as long as it includes all required policy details.
First-time vehicle registrations and ownership transfers must be completed in person. Online services are available only for renewals with no changes.
In-transit permits may be obtained online through provincial digital services or by having an authorized representative visit a registry office on your behalf.
Reflective plates are issued as existing plate inventory is phased out. Availability and fees depend on government supply and policy at the time of request.
Vehicles that meet age and registration criteria may be exempt from a full inspection. A visual VIN inspection may still be required before registration.
Limited partnerships cannot directly hold vehicle registrations. Vehicles must be registered under an incorporated or properly registered legal entity.