With so many options available for registry services in Alberta, it can be tricky to pick which one will work best for you. Here are some questions to help you find the best choice for you, right now.
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- Do you have an Alberta.ca account?
- Where are you applying from?
- How would you like your registration to get to you (sent or pickup)?
- Would you like a paper or digital registration certificate?
- Do you want to renew for more than one year?
Do you have an Alberta.ca account?
You may have already signed up for an Alberta.ca account (formerly known as MyAlberta Digital ID). This is the account you can also use to receive medical test or lab results, among other services. If you have an existing Alberta.ca account, or are going to be signing up for one, then you are able to use the eServices website for many personal registration products and services.
See also: What products and services are available from eServices?
Signing up for an Alberta.ca account is a free, two-step process, and once you’ve signed up you will need to verify your account once a year. Ordering through the eServices website is the only way to receive digital registration products.
See also: What’s the eServices website all about?
Where are you applying from?
Do you live in Alberta?
If you reside within Alberta, you can access registry services in person at one of the more than 200 registry agents located throughout the province, and you have online options as well.
If you have an Alberta.ca account you can access online services through the eServices website. See also: What’s the eServices website all about?
You can renew your vehicle registrations online through Express Renewal at one of the many registries that offer that service. See also: What is Express Renewal?
You can set up an Automatic Vehicle Registration Renewal account to have your vehicle registration renewed for you, automatically, every year by the registry agent of your choice. See also: What’s the Automatic Renewal Service all about?
Are you residing outside of Alberta, temporarily or permanently?
If you are out of the province temporarily, but have an active and verified Alberta.ca account, you can still access registry services through the eServices website. This service allows you to receive registry products (such as your driver’s abstract or vehicle registration certificate) as a digital download that you can access from anywhere. See also: What’s the eServices website all about?
If you are outside of Alberta temporarily, you can still renew your vehicle registration using Express Renewal or the Automatic Vehicle Registration Renewal Service, however your registration certificate can only be mailed to the Alberta address on your vehicle registration (some registries only offer pickup service for registrations).
If you live outside of Alberta permanently, you will need to contact an Alberta registry agent by phone or email to request registry services.
How would you like your registration to get to you (sent or pickup)?
Both Express Renewal and the Automatic Vehicle Registration Renewal Service can offer pickup or mail out service for your registration certificate—but it depends on the registry. Registries in Alberta are separate, private businesses, and some offer services that others do not. It’s a good idea to contact your registry of choice, or check out their website to see what services they offer.
The only way to receive your registry product as a digital download is to use the eServices website.
Would you like a paper or digital registration certificate?
Renewing your registration through Express Renewal or using the Automatic Vehicle Registration Renewal Service means that you will receive the pink, paper copy of your registration.
The only way to receive your registry product as a digital download is to use the eServices website.
Do you want to renew for more than one year?
All of the online registration services can only renew your registration for one year at a time.
To renew for a 2-year period you will need to visit a registry in person.