At Alberta Registries you may be asked to prove your legal entitlement in Canada. Legal entitlement in Canada is granted to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and those with a valid visitor visa or work/study permit. To prove your legal entitlement in Canada you will be asked to present documents that show your status in Canada. For example, if you are a Canadian citizen, you can show your Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship card or certificate. A permanent resident in Canada can show their permanent resident card, confirmation document or letter. Temporary residents may show the visa or permit issued by the government of Canada. An Indian Status certificate or card issued by the Federal government can also be used to support legal entitlement.
At Alberta Registries you may be asked to show proof of your residency in Alberta. This is intended to ensure that Alberta Registry services are being provided to Alberta residents. These documents must show your current address in Alberta and contain your full name. Acceptable documents are listed below:
Qualified Proof of Address Documents:
Here is a list of accepted documents that you can use as proof of address when applying for your driver’s licence in Alberta:
Important Notes:
Matching Information: The name and address on your proof of residency must match the details you provide in your application for a driver’s licence.
Depending on your age, type of licence, and/or medical condition(s), you might be required to submit a Driver’s Medical every time you renew your driver’s licence. Approval from Driver Fitness and Monitoring (DFM) might also be required in certain circumstances, such as if you are submitting a medical from a different province or country. In certain circumstances, DFM might remove your requirement for a Driver’s Medical if your condition changes.
Driver’s Medicals are required for certain individual drivers in Alberta. These include those with medical conditions, seniors, and those holding commercial licences (i.e., Class 1, 2, or 4). The purpose of the medical is to identify any medical conditions that may impair a driver’s ability to drive safely and to determine that the individual is medically fit to drive. You can obtain a medical from any physician or nurse practitioner in Alberta who chooses to provide them. The medical must be completed on an approved medical examination form: https://cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca/Form/TRANS3050
Who is required to obtain a medical:
How to obtain a medical:
The medical report is valid for 6 months after it is completed. Unfortunately, medicals examinations are not insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance plan because the insurance plan is intended for medically required.
