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Vehicle Registration

• New Registration
• Renewal
• Replacement
• Plate Cancellation
• Personalized Plate
• In-Transit Permit
• Specialty Plate
  • Calgary Flames
  • Personalized Plate
  • Support the troops
  • Veterans
• Transfer

New Vehicle Registration

To register all new/used vehicles/trailers or to obtain an inspection request form, the following is required:

• Proof of Ownership (Original)
  • Bill of Sale 
  • Lease Agreement 
  • Gift Letter 

• Proof of Valid Alberta Insurance (the name on the insurance must be identical to the name of the buyer on the Bill of Sale) 
• Valid Driver License  
• New Vehicles require its' original New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) which the dealers must provide 

Vehicles imported into Canada from another country require a Vehicle Import Form obtained from Transport Canada, please see the Registrar of Imported Vehicles website for more information.

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Out of Province Vehicles Registration

​All vehicles last registered in another province, state or country must first be inspected by an authorized mechanic before being registered in Alberta.

Prior to registering an out of province vehicle in Alberta, one must

1. Obtain a request for an Out of Province Inspection Form (Previous Out of Province registration or Bill of Sale is required) from our registry office
2. Complete the Out of Province Inspection from any Certified Alberta Mechanic
3. Obtain valid and current Alberta Vehicle Insurance
4. Return to our office within 14 days of the out of province inspection certificate

Registration Requirement

1. Valid acceptable identification
2. Proof of Ownership (e.g. Bill of Sale, previous registration)
3. Valid and current Alberta Insurance
4. Inspection Certificate from a certified Alberta Mechanic (within 14 days of inspection date on certificate)
5. Vehicle Import Form 1 from Canada Customs for vehicles imported from outside of Canada

When registered owners transfer their vehicle registrations from Saskatchewan, British Columbia  or Manitoba to Alberta, they might be eligible for an exemption for the out of province inspection. Please refer to this guide or consult with us for more information.

More information can be found here regarding the procedures to register an imported vehicle.