What are your hours today?
The hours of operation vary depending on the office. See the corresponding location page for further information. St. Albert Spruce Grove Morinville Westlock For most statutory holidays we are closed for the whole weekend, see our news section for more info on office closures.Road Test Scheduling & Availability
You can check online for road test availability in all four of our registry offices through the following link. Note: You cannot reschedule or cancel a road test online. To make adjustments, please call the Drayden registry office your test was booked in.
What is the cost to renew your registration?
The cost to renew your registration varies depending on vehicle use and length of registration.What is required to register my new vehicle?
To register a new vehicle, you are required to visit us in office with valid photo identification, your original signed bill of sale (must have ink signatures), and valid proof of insurance. If your vehicle is brand new, you will also require an original NVIS (New Vehicle Information Statement) that is provided to you by the dealership. Please ensure all buyers or desired registrants are in office to complete the service. Any individuals unable to attend the Registry Office can complete the Letter of Authorization (REG0169) form found under our Printable Forms section. Click here for instructions on how to fill out the Letter of Authorization form. For more information about renewing your registration please visit Vehicle Registrations.My bill of sale has an alteration to it, is it still acceptable?
All corrections or alterations to a bill of sale are required to be initialed by both the buyer and seller. Please ensure when filling out your bill of sale that any changes you make are initialed by both parties prior to visiting a Registry Office.What do I need to renew my registration?
When renewing your own registration, please bring in your valid insurance and your drivers licence. For more information about renewing your registration please visit Vehicle Registrations.Can I renew my registration without (or for) my partner?
When renewing registration on behalf of someone else, please bring in their old registration and valid insurance to renew. If their registration has been expired for longer than 1 year or you are making any changes to the registration, have that person complete the Letter of Authorization form found in our Printable Forms section. Click here for instructions on how to fill out the Letter of Authorization form. For more information about renewing your registration please visit Vehicle Registrations.Where can I get an Out of Province or Salvage inspection done?
For a complete listing of registered mechanics in your area, please visit Alberta Transportation.Why haven’t I received my registration reminder in the mail?
The Government is no longer mailing out registration courtesy reminders. Next time you are in our office you can ask to be set up with an email or text message reminder. From then you will begin to receive annual registration reminders and if you would like you can also input the information for your drivers licence to be reminded of that expiry date as well.When does my registration expire?
Monthly Vehicle Registration renewals are organized by Last Name or Company name. See the chart below showing which letter of the alphabet corresponds to which month. Expiry Month / Last Name or Company Name begins with:| January | = A, I, J, Ke, U, X & all numbers |
| February | = M & Q |
| March | = B & Y |
| April | = D & G |
| May | = C & N |
| June | = Cl, H & Sc |
| July | = Av, Be, L, Sz, V & Z |
| August | = E, Gr & R |
| September | = F, Po & T |
| October | = S |
| November | = K & P |
| December | = Me, O & W |
What do I need to renew my licence?
To renew your licence, you are required to visit us in person with your current Alberta licence. If you currently hold a commercial class licence or have health conditions that could affect your ability to drive, you may be required to provide us with an Alberta Drivers Medical form completed by your Doctor. If your licence has been expired for 6 months or longer, you will also need to provide us with Legal Entitlement and Residency.How long can my licence be expired before I have to retake my drivers test?
Your licence has to be expired for 3 years or more before you need to retake your knowledge and road test; however, once your licence has been expired for 6 months or more you are required to reprove your legal presence and residency in Alberta.What do I need to change my licence over to Alberta from another province?
When changing your licence to Alberta from another province you are required to visit us in person with your Out of Province licence, proof of residency in Alberta and proof of legal presence in Canada. If you currently hold a commercial class licence or have health conditions that could affect your ability to drive, you may be required to provide us with an Alberta Drivers Medical form completed by your Doctor. Check out our Alberta Health Care section for more information on applying for your Alberta Health Coverage while you are in as well.How do I get a drivers Abstract?
There are multiple ways to request a drivers abstract. You can request one online through your Alberta.ca account or you can visit us in person with valid government photo identification and complete the Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information form found under our Printable Forms section. To request an abstract on behalf someone else, you are required to visit us in person, with valid government photo identification and a completed Drivers Abstract Consent form found under our Printable Forms section. The Drivers abstract consent form must be completed by the individual you are requesting the abstract on behalf of. If you are requesting an abstract from out of province and do not have an Alberta.ca account, please email us for more information. Please also see the Getting Your Drivers Licence page which also advises what to do if you have lost your licence.What is the difference between an Auto and Express Renewal?
When you sign up for auto renewals, you vehicle registration will be renewed every year on the first day of your expiry month. If you sign up after the first day of the month, you will not be charged and your renewals will not begin until the following year. When you sign up for an express renewal, your vehicle registration is renewed immediately as a one-time service from the time you make your request. This means that express renewals can be prorated if your registration term is less than 12 months.My payment receipt is from the wrong Drayden branch?
When you check off that you want your registration mailed out to you, the payment receipt will always come from WES - this will not be an issue if you normally visit another Drayden registry office. If you want to pick up your registration and the payment receipt is from the wrong branch, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can fix this for you.Need Assistance with your online registration renewal sign up?
Please contact the Alberta Association of Registry Agents (AARA) help desk at (780) 638-3777 or through email at [email protected].How do I Reschedule or Cancel my road test?
We require 2 full business days notice to cancel or reschedule road tests. Please call or visit us in office to cancel or reschedule your exam.Do you carry Driver guides or handbooks?
We currently carry learner’s quiz books (class 7) as well as flash cards that are available for purchase. These guides include practice questions and tests to help you prepare for your upcoming learners knowledge test. The Government of Alberta is no longer producing the standard and commercial Alberta driver guides in physical format. For access to a PDF version of these handbooks, please visit the Government of Alberta website.I have a questions about Road Testing, who should I contact?
For questions or inquiries in regards to the Road Testing System, please reach our to your local Drayden Registries office, we would be happy to assist you! We are Here. For you!I have questions about the MELT program, who should I contact?
Check out the Government of Alberta Website so more information in regards to the MELT 1 and MELT 2 program.Do you offer Airbrake Knowledge testing?
Yes, we do. Once you have completed your Airbrake course, bring your Airbrake Course completion certificate to any of our Drayden Registries locations to complete the Airbrake knowledge exam. Please note the same rules and guidelines apply to the Airbrake Knowledge test as to all other Knowledge Permit Tests. Please see Permit & Road Tests page for more information. Do you offer the SFC Compliance Test? Yes we do. Once approved by Alberta Transportation, please visit any of our Drayden Registries locations with your Alberta Transportation notification to complete the SFC Compliance test. Please note the same rules and guidelines apply to the SFC Compliance Test as to all other Knowledge Permit Tests. Please see Permit & Road Tests page for more information.Can I file my annual returns here?
Yes, we offer corporate registry services through our Drayden Registry locations - St Albert, Spruce Grove, Morinville and Westlock. You can also file your annual return online by e-mailing [email protected].What do I need to incorporate a company?
When incorporating a company, please visit us in person with your valid photo identification. You can also complete the Incorporation Set Up Form ahead of time or when you are in office.What do I need to register my Trade Name?
Trade names or sole proprietorships can be registered through any of our Drayden Registry locations. We do require you to visit us in person with your valid photo identification. For more information in regards to registering a Trade Name (Sole Proprietorship) or Partnership please visit the Service Alberta Website. Can I pull an Alberta Corporate Search online? Yes, you can now pull an Alberta corporate search online! Pulling your search online allows you to access immediate results from the comfort of your own home or business. Visit our Corporate Registry Services page for more information.How do I set up my Alberta Health Care?
For information on setting up your Alberta Health Care Insurance please visit our Alberta Heath Care page.How do I correct my name or date of birth on my Alberta Health Care?
To correct your name or date of birth on Alberta Health Care please bring in your original Government Issued Birth Certificate, your original valid Passport, or another form of legal entitlement (e.g. work permit, study permit, permanent residency card, etc).How do we get a marriage licence?
To obtain a marriage licence you and your partner will need to visit us in person with your valid photo identification. You can complete the Marriage Licence form found in our Printable Forms sections ahead of time or when you visit us in office. If either of you has been married before, please bring in your official divorce certificate as well. Please note we can only issue marriage licences for weddings occurring in Alberta in the next 3 months.How do I order a Birth certificate? Marriage certificate?
To obtain an Alberta birth or marriage certificate please visit us in person with valid photo identification. You will be required to complete the Government Request form found on the Service Alberta website. This form can be completed ahead of time or when you visit us in office. To request a birth certificate online for a child under 1 year of age, you can view our online services page.How do I order a death Certificate?
To obtain an Alberta death certificate please visit us in person with valid photo identification. You will require proof of your relationship to the individual named on the certificate, more information on eligibility to order this document can be found on the Service Alberta website.How do I legally change my name?
To legally change your name, you must print off the forms from the Service Alberta website and then bring them along with any necessary documentation to your local Drayden Registry office. For more information on what documentation you may need to legally change your name, you can also check out the Service Alberta website.I didn’t receive my certificate in the mail. What do I do now?
If you didn’t receive your certificate in the mail please contact our office to confirm the address we have on your file is correct. Once we have confirmed your address, you will be required to wait 30 days to ensure it is not delayed in mailing. Once the 30 days has passed we can request a new certificate be mailed out to you. Please ensure you contact our office prior to 90 days from ordering your certificate so we can assist you.How do I change my name after marriage?
Once married, you do not legally change your name but instead you can assume your partners name. To assume your partners name on your Drivers Licence and your Alberta Health Care, we will require your marriage certificate issued by your marriage commissioner. While you are in, don’t forget to order your Government issued marriage certificate.How do I order a birth, marriage or death certificate from another province?
You are required to contact the province the event occurred in. For example, if you were married in British Columbia you will need to contact British Columbia to order your marriage certificate. We also have some information on the Life Events (Vital Statistics) page on our site.
For more information visit our dedicated page for these services.
What types of liens can I register against a person or vehicle?
There are a wide variety of liens available depending on your situation. Please visit the Service Alberta Website for more information about each type of lien and what is required to register each.Can I make changes to my land title through your office?
All land title changes must be done directly through the Land Titles office. Please visit the Service Alberta Website for more information on completing this service.Can I pull an Alberta Lien Search or CarFax Report online?
Yes, you can now pull an Alberta Lien Search or CarFax Report by clicking on the appropriate search request on our Online Services Page.Can I file a Lien online?
Yes, you can now file a lien online by e-mail [email protected]How do I become an Organ and/or Tissue Donor?
Visit any of our Drayden Registry locations in person with your Alberta Health Care card or number to register your consent as a donor today!How do I change my organ and tissue donation consent?
To change your consent for organ and tissue donation you will need to contact the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry directly either online or by phone. For more information, please visit MyHealth.Alberta.Am I eligible to become an Organ Donor?
For more information on any restrictions on becoming and Organ and Tissue Donor please visit MyHealth.Alberta. For more information visit our AOTDR page.
A Valid Pink Card from your insurance company is Proof of Insurance and is required for all Motor Vehicle services. If you do not have the pink card, for most services we can also accept your full insurance policy as a substitute.