Service Alberta is responsible for providing numerous motor vehicle and related services through the registry agent network. Motor vehicles services include driver and vehicle licensing, motor vehicle searches, driver’s abstracts, payment of fines, and personalized licence plate applications and many more. The ministry also oversees Alberta’s expansive Motor Vehicle Database. Service Alberta administers motor vehicle programs jointly with Alberta Transportation.

Veterans' Plates Program Expands

veterans' licence plateCurrently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces are now also eligible for veterans' licence plates.

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Programs and Services


Access to Motor Vehicle Information

Alberta has legislation specifically designed to protect your personal information. The 'Access To Motor Vehicle Information Regulation' deals specifically with information kept on the motor vehicles database, its use and who may access the data. Read more

Driver Abstract

Your driver abstract can show the last 3, 5 or 10 years of your driving history. It will show you licencing status as well as any infractions and demerit points. Read more

Driver's Licence

Alberta has 7 classes of operator's licences. Applications for operator's licences must meet identification and residency requirements. Read more

Identification Card

A photo identification card is available to an Alberta Resident who does not or cannot hold a valid Alberta operator's licence. Recent changes to Alberta Legislation lowered the minimum age for applicants from 14 years to 12 years of age. Read more

Identification & Residency Requirements

When you apply for a motor vehicle service, your registry agent must verify your identity through a stricter identity confirmation process.  Read more

Paying Fines

You may pay fines for moving violations (i.e. speeding tickets) and non-moving violations (i.e. parking tickets) at one of our registry agent offices or on-line through the e-registry site or the AMA site for AMA members.  Read more

Vehicle Licence Plate and Registration

There are different registrations requirements depending on your residency status. Some of the services provided are vehicle and trailer registrations, veterans licence plates, parking placards for person with disabilities, intransit permits, address changes, cancellations and imported vehicles. Read more