Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

Hello

In alberta from the UK, how do i go about changing my licence over so i can drive here and what happens when i eventually move back to the UK?

Thanks :)

Re: Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

Go to a local registry office,hand in the the UK licence,pay the $62 dollars,get Alberta operators licence,it takes about 20mns roughly,make a copy of the paper counterpart BEFORE you get the Alberta licence as you will need it if you manage to find an insurer that will accept UK history!

No idea about returning to the UK and getting another UK licence,I won't be doing that if I can help it.

Re: Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

Bingo!

Copies are always advised :)

They don't reciprocate the motorcycle license usually, unless you get lucky! (i didn't)

As for the UK license, the DVLA will keep your entitlement on file, and also have a reciprocal agreement with Canada, so going back will just be a case of handing your Alberta license back to the DVLA and getting your UK one back

Re: Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

Thats great, sounds fairly easy. I thought there might have been tests to do. Thaks for your help

Re: Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

There would be if you haven't held a full licence for a minimum of 2 years prior to coming to Canada.

:)

http://www.servicealberta.ca/1671.cfm

Re: Advice on driving licence in alberta
 

Or if you come from Ireland(except NI)