A driver abstract provides a record of your personal driving history, maintained by Alberta Registries, and is available for 3, 5, or 10-year periods. It includes the current status of your operator’s licence, conviction information, demerit points, and suspensions. The abstract contains details such as:
- Name, address, date of birth, height, weight, sex
- Motor Vehicle Identification (MVID) number, operator licence number, issue and expiration dates
- Licence class, current demerit points, suspended status, reinstatement conditions (if any)
- List of violations (descriptions, demerit/merit points, and suspension terms)
Note: Driver’s licence details will not be displayed if the last issued card was an ID card or if it has expired. Driver’s abstracts do not include the date first licensed.
A history report confirms the details of a driver’s licence from May 20, 2003, to the date the report is printed. It contains:
- Driver’s licence number, full name, date of birth
- Licence issue/expiry date, last licence service (renew, exchange, cancel, etc.)
- Licence class, GDL status/exit date, condition codes
- Driver’s licence history (renewals, reclasses, cancels, etc.)
Note: A history report does not confirm driver’s licence status (e.g., active, suspended) or certain restrictions/endorsements such as those due to suspensions or MELT endorsements.
A standard confirmation letter is a signed document that confirms the issue date of your last card, the class of vehicle you can drive, any restrictions, and the licence expiry date. For additional information, please contact us at:
- Email: onlineservices@lethbridgeregistry.com
- Phone: 403-329-1193
How to Obtain Your Documents:
Option 1: In-Person
To purchase a driver’s abstract, history report, or standard confirmation letter, click here to download the form and present it at our registry office. The document will be printed immediately while you wait.
Option 2: Designate Someone to Pick It Up (Abstracts Only):
You can authorize someone else to pick up your driver abstract on your behalf. Complete the driver’s abstract consent form and mail, scan and email, or fax it to our office. Your designated person must bring acceptable identification, such as:
- Valid Driver’s Licence or ID Card
- Valid Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- Indian Status Card
- National Defence Card
Your designated agent will pay the $28.00 processing fee, and the abstract will be printed immediately. The agent can then forward the document to you.
Fees:
- Driver Abstract Fee: $28.00 (incl GST)
- History Report Fee: $30.00 (incl GST)
- Confirmation Letter Fee: $30.00 (incl GST)
