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Home / Drivers Licence Services / Change of name/address for Alberta Drivers Licence
If you change your address, you are required by law to update the address information on your driver’s Licence within 14 days. Visit us today to update your driver’s Licence.
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As long as you have the proper documents, updating your information on your Alberta Driver’s Licence is typically a straightforward process.
To update your name, you’ll need:
The registry agent will provide you with a temporary interim paper Licence to use until your new driver’s Licence arrives in the mail (up to 21 days). Your interim paper Licence will not have a photograph. You will be able to retain your previous identification for photo ID purpose only until your new valid card arrives. The temporary interim and previous ID must be destroyed.
Need more information? Contact us at : 780-448-2233
If your address has been changed by Canada Post (new postal code), provide the letter issued by Canada Post outlining this change to receive the service free of charge.
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If you have a complex or unique situation, we can provide the answers you need. Our registry agents have the knowledge and experience to handle many different cases.
To update your name on your Alberta driver’s Licence, you’ll need to provide legal documents that support the name change, such as a marriage certificate or legal name change order. Visit a registry agent’s office in person with the necessary documents to initiate the update.
In-person address updates may require proof of your new address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement. Additionally, you’ll need to bring your current driver’s Licence and complete the required forms at a registry agent’s office.
Yes, there is typically a fee associated with updating your name or address on your driver’s Licence.
The processing time for updated driver’s Licences can take up to 21 days. You’ll typically receive a temporary paper Licence immediately after updating the information, and the official updated Licence will be mailed to you within a few weeks.
