Alberta - Obtain Commercial Vehicle Registration

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain Commercial Vehicle Registration in person, the applicant has to visit a registry agent nearest to their location.
2. List of registry agents’ offices and their contact information can be found in the following Contact link
3. The applicant has to contact a registry agent who is easily accessible from their location. The agent may require the applicant to visit their office.
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The agent may require the applicant to complete an application form for the registration.
6. The applicant has to complete the form with required details under the respective sections and attest it with their signature.
7. Then, all the required documents should be attached with the completed application form. The cost for registering a commercial vehicle ranges from $82 to $164.
8. While submitting the application form and required documents to the registry agent, the applicant has to make the fees payment through any available mode.
9. After submitting the application package, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
10. Processing of the application and assessment of the submitted information takes place for a time period of six to eight weeks.
11. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the Registration Certificate.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of ownership
  • Lease
  • Bill of sale
  • Probated Will
  • Letters of administration
• Valid proof of insurance
• Identification document of the applicant/representative
• Vehicle Inspection Report
• Completed Vehicle Import form (in case of imported vehicles) Vehicle Import form
• Completed Authorization for Vehicle Services form (for representatives)Authorization form
• Certificate of Safety Fitness (as applicable)
• Certificate of Operating Authority (as applicable)
• Relevant Vehicle Plate
• Driver’s license of appropriate class
• Reference Requirements

Office Locations & Contacts

National Headquarters,
Transport Canada,
330, Sparks St,
Ottawa,
ON K1A 0N5
Toll-free: 1-866-995-9737
Telephone: 613-990-2309
TTY: 1-888-675-6863
Facsimile: 613-954-4731
Email: questions@tc.gc.ca
Website link
Registry Agents Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants below the age limit can apply by providing a consent signed by their parent/guardian.
• The vehicle should have been inside Alberta for more than six months.
• An authorized representative can also apply on behalf of the vehicle’s owner.
• Reference Eligibility

Fees

• The cost for registering a commercial vehicle ranges from $82 to $164.

Validity

• The Registration Certificate is issued generally for a period from 3 months to 1 year.

Documents to Use

• Vehicle Import form
• Authorization for Vehicle Services form Authorization form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing of the application and assessment of the submitted information takes place for a time period of six to eight weeks.

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Instructions

• The applicants should complete the application form with all the mandatory details provided with absolute legibility.
• The applicants are advised to attach all the required documents without any insufficiency, to avoid rejections and delay in processing.
• The applicants are advised to read the following document to know about the requirements Requirements

Required Information

• Vehicle Make, colour and fuel type
• Manufacturing year and model
• Engine number and capacity
• Vehicle Type/Group
• Chassis number
• Tank Capacity and Odometer reading
• Policy number
• Old plate number
• Names and address of the owner
• Identification card number
• Email Address and Mobile Number
• Province and city of residence
• Driver’s License Number and holder’s name

Need for the Document

Drivers driving vehicles on a public roadway or owners who have vehicles that are driven on a public roadway in Alberta must obtain a Registration Certificate for their vehicles, from the Government of Alberta.

Information which might help

• There are additional registration requirements for commercial vehicles. A commercial vehicle transports people or goods and is not used only as a private passenger vehicle.
• There are 3 classes of licence plates that apply to commercial carriers in Alberta. These plates are different from the ones used on personal vehicles.
• Each commercial licence plate allows a carrier to perform a particular type of work.
• Miniature vehicles that are less than standard size can’t be issued a vehicle registration certificate and cannot be driven on public roads. These vehicles may be used on privately owned land only.
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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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