Option 1 – Digital Renewal/Replacement
You have two options for renewing your driver’s licence or ID card without visiting a registry office. If you have an Alberta.ca account, you can apply online for a driver’s licence renewal or ID card renewal.
Please note:
- Digital renewal is only available for renewals, not for duplicate services.
- A driver’s licence that is currently suspended is ineligible for this service.
- A driver’s licence or ID card that has been expired for more than six months is ineligible for this service.
- If there have been changes to any demographic information on file, the licence is ineligible for this service.
- If there are outstanding fines, the licence is ineligible for this service.
If you do not have an Alberta.ca account or prefer to apply with a registry agent directly, please refer to the information below.
Option 2 – Renewal/Replacement Via Online Registry
If you are temporarily out of the province or unable to visit a registry office due to medical reasons, you can apply for a Remote Renewal service. This service allows Alberta to issue a new driver’s licence or ID card without requiring your physical presence at a registry office.
Please note:
- A driver’s licence that is currently suspended is ineligible for this service.
- A driver’s licence or ID card that has been expired for more than six months will require proof of Canadian entitlement to be submitted with the application.
- Our registry does not offer pick-up services.
- Outstanding fines must be paid (this does not apply to ID cards). Payment can be made at the same time as the renewal service.
To apply, you must complete a Renewal/Replacement Licence Form and submit your application through one of the following methods:
- Email: onlineservices@lethbridgeregistry.com
- Have a friend or family member drop it off at a registry office on your behalf
Once our office receives your request, we will review your documents and contact you via email with:
- Any necessary corrections to the application
- Any questions the government may have regarding your application
Fees:
- $28.00 replacement fee (incl GST)
- $26.00 for a 1-year driver’s licence renewal / $14.00 for a 1-year ID card renewal (incl GST)
Payment Methods:
- In person at the registry by an authorized third party
- Credit card online using a secure payment link (an additional $2.00 charge applies)
After your application is approved, we will contact you via email with instructions on how to send payment.
Processing Times:
- Temporary licence/ID card via email (no photo): 2-3 business days
- Physical licence/ID received by mail: Approximately 10 business days
Please note: If you are approved for Remote Renewal, you will be required to provide proof of Alberta residency and legal presence during your next registry service.
