Whether you are new to the Automatic Renewal Service, or you want to change your Renewal Reminder Account to an Automatic Renewal Account, it’s easy and free to do!
On this page
- Setting up a brand new Automatic Renewal Account
- Converting an existing Renewal Reminder Account to an Automatic Renewal Account
- I just set up my Automatic Renewal Account—when will my automatic renewals start?
Setting up a brand new Automatic Renewal Account
It’s easy and free to set up your account! Just follow these steps:
- Go to autorenew.ca
- Click Get Started Now!
- Choose a registry of choice (this is the registry that will process your renewals every year)
- Create a password for your account
- Add as many vehicles as you like, your credit card info, and choose your delivery option (your registry may offer mail or courier delivery service, or just a customer pickup option)
- Click Save
Converting an existing Renewal Reminder Account to an Automatic Renewal Account
You’ve been receiving reminders to renew your registration – now let the system do the work for you!
Step 1: Access your Renewal Reminder Account
Go to www.e-registry.ca, and choose the Renewal Reminder Service option.
On the right side of the screen, please enter the email address you used to sign up for the service, and click the blue button to the right.
You will be sent a link – please click this right away (it will expire) to access your account.
Step 2: Convert your Renewal Reminder Account
Once you have accessed your Renewal Reminder Account you will see a blue button to Convert Your Account.
Click the button to start your new Automatic Renewal Account!
Step 3: Add your account details
Make sure your personal information is correct under Customer Details
To add vehicles to your account:
- click Edit, and choose Vehicles from the menu
- fill in your vehicle details: plate number, registration number, vehicle type, first and last names on the registration, address
- check the box to confirm you have valid insurance for your vehicle
- check the box if you are a Senior (to receive the Senior’s Discount!) or if your vehicle is fully electric (EV)
- once you have added all the vehicles you want to, click Save
To choose your shipping method:
- click Edit and choose Shipping Info from the menu
- choose your shipping method (your registry may only offer Customer Pickup, or they may also offer Mail, Courier or Express Post delivery)
- if you are able to choose Mail, Courier or Express Post, add your address for delivery
- click Save
To add a payment method:
- click Edit and choose Payment from the menu
- add your credit card details, including the expiry date and CVD number from the back of the card
- click Save
I just set up my Automatic Renewal account—when will my automatic renewals start?
Automatic renewals only happen once per year, at the beginning of your annual renewal month.
On the first day of the month that your registration comes due for renewal annually, the Automatic Renewal Service will charge your credit card. Then, your registry office of choice will receive the order and process your vehicle renewal. Once your renewal has been processed, your registry will either notify you that your registration certificate is ready for you to pick up at their office, or they will mail or courier your certificate to you (if the registry offers mail or courier service).
If you create your Automatic Renewal account after the first day of your renewal month, it will be too late for the automatic renewal to happen for you this year. The automatic system won’t begin to charge your credit card until next year’s renewal. For this year’s registration renewal, you will need to renew your registration yourself, either online using Express Renewal or the eServices website, or in person at any Alberta registry office.
See also: How does an Express Renewal work?
See also: How online renewals on the eServices site work