Alberta Driver’s Licence Classes

Driver’s licence classes, renewals, suspensions, replacements, abstracts and more – get your information here

Driver’s Licence Classes

Alberta’s different classes of licences.

Learn about each class, it’s requirements and allowances.

  • Class 1 (Professional)
  • Class 2 and 2Q (Professional)
  • Class 3 (Professional)
  • Class 4 (Ambulances & Taxis)
  • Class 5 (GDL & Non-GDL)
  • Class 6 (Motorcycles)
  • Class 7 (Learner’s)

Suspensions

Had your license suspended?
You might find the information you need here:

  • Ignition Interlock Program
  • Restricted Driver’s Licence Applications
  • Suspension Appeals
  • License Reinstatements

Graduated Licencing

There are three primary steps required to obtain a class 5 non-restricted (Non-GDL) licence in Alberta.

Check here for more information on the Graduated Licencing Program in Alberta.

Licence Renewals

Typically your licence will expire every five years on your birthday.

Click here if you have received an expiry notice in the mail, and are wondering what you should do next.

Renew your licence here

Licence Replacements

Get a replacement licence at a registry agent for a fee if your licence has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.

If your licence was stolen, it is recommend that you contact the police and obtain a police report. You will receive a police case report number that will be recorded with Alberta registries.

You will need to provide valid identification to replace your driver’s licence.

Driver’s Abstracts

You may be required by insurance or employment purposes to have a Driver’s Abstract to provide a history of your driving records for the past 3, 5 or 10 years.

Check here for more information on driver’s abstracts and how to obtain one.

Medicals

Some classes of driver’s licences in Alberta require periodic and regular medical examinations.

Check here for more information, and to obtain the necessary medical form.