Renewing your vehicle registration using the Automatic Renewal Service costs about the same as renewing in person at a registry. There is a Technology Fee as a part of your online payment, and mailing fees vary based on what delivery options your registry offers. Here is a rundown of the fees for vehicles you can renew using the Automatic Renewal Service.
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- Renewal fees for Class 3 personal passenger vehicles
- Renewal fees for Class 2 farm vehicles
- Renewal fees for motorcycles
- Renewal fees for off-road vehicles and ATVs
- What is included in the fees for renewals?
- Why do I pay service fees?
- What is the Registry Connect Co-op Technology Fee?
Renewal fees for Class 3 personal passenger vehicles
The fee to renew your Class 3 personal passenger car, truck, van or motorhome is $100.
If you are a senior, your Seniors Discount rate would be $75.
If your vehicle is a fully electric vehicle (EV), there is an additional $200 EV tax applied.
Renewal fees for Class 2 farm vehicles
The fee to renew your Class 2 farm vehicle depends on the weight of the vehicle.
If your vehicle weighs 2500 kg or less, the fee is $80.
If your vehicle weighs more than 2500 kg, the fee is $102.
Farm vehicles do not qualify for the Seniors Discount.
If your vehicle is a fully electric vehicle (EV), there is an additional $200 EV tax applied.
Renewal fees for motorcycles
The fee to renew your motorcycle is $61.
If you are a senior, your Seniors Discount rate would be $45.75.
Renewal fees for off-highway vehicles and ATVs
The fee to renew your off-highway vehicle or ATV is $61.
If you are a senior, your Seniors Discount rate would be $45.75.
What is included in the fees for renewals?
When you renew online using the Automatic Renewal service, you are charged the same renewal fee that you would be charged in person at a registry office.
Seniors (Albertans 65 years old or older) receive a 25% discount on certain personal registry services, and this discount will be applied to your renewal as long as your automatic renewal account has your senior status recorded.
If your vehicle is a fully electric vehicle (EV) there will be a $200 EV tax applied (per EV) on your renewal, as long as your automatic renewal account has your vehicle’s EV status recorded.
See also: Updating your Automatic Renewal Account
There is a technology fee applied to all automatic renewals, to offset the costs of maintaining and providing the online service.
Why do I pay service fees?
Registries are private businesses in Alberta, and share with the Provincial Government the work of providing registry services. Therefore, every vehicle renewal fee in Alberta consists of a government portion and a registry portion. The service fees you pay for your renewal make up the registry agent portion.
This system is different from every other province and territory in Canada, where 100% of registry fees are paid to the Provincial or Territorial Government.
What is the Registry Connect Co-op Technology Fee?
The Automatic Renewal service was created to provide a helpful option for vehicle registration renewals for Albertans. In order to keep serving clients effectively, the automatic renewal system must be maintained and updated. The Registry Connect Co-op Technology fee, which is charged on every automatic renewal, helps offset the cost of providing this digital service to you.