Provincial Drivers’ Licence renewals

The Alberta Government stopped mailing notices to citizens reminding them to renew their driver’s licence, vehicle registration or ID cards. So, how are you managing without these paper reminders? Do you know if your driver’s licence is still valid?

If you drive for The City of Calgary in any capacity, it is a good time to check your licence and make note of the expiry date. It’s important to stay on top of your renewal date to avoid risk for you and The City.

Reminder options 

One thing is easy to remember: your Alberta driver’s licence expires on your birthday. But what year? There are several ways you can keep track of your licence renewal date:

• The Alberta Government offers a free electronic reminder service through My Alberta eServices for which you can  sign up online. You can choose to receive reminders for both your driver’s licence and car registration two months prior to the expiry date and, again, two weeks before the expiry.

• The Alberta Registry Association’s electronic reminder service offers notifications via email or text message (SMS). You can  sign up for it here.

For your protection, when you sign up for email and text reminders, please use your personal email and phone number to ensure you always get the message. 

• Another simple option is to set up a reminder in your own calendar (e.g. Google, Outlook, or your mobile calendar app). Use your personal calendar in case your role at The City changes.

Unless a medical examination is required, a Provincial driver’s licence can be renewed up to one year prior to the expiry date shown on their licence. City Operators requiring medical examinations may renew up to six months prior to the expiry date shown on their licence.  You can renew your driver’s licence at your nearest registry agent, or online as long as it’s prior to the expiry date.