Location

#3 6020 1A Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2H 0G3

Phone

(403) 252-3333

Work Hours

Monday - Wednesday 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday & Friday 8 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday noon - 4 PM
Closed on all Stat Holidays
Closed 2nd Sunday of each month

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Motor Vehicle Services | Driver’s License 101

Basic Qualifications

  • When you apply for your operator’s license or identification card, MoJo’s must verify your identity through a strict identity confirmation process.

  • Anyone under 18 years of age that is not married or self-supporting must provide consent from a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must provide consent for a first time license application or ID card.
 
  • Individuals who have a vision impairment or a medical condition that may adversely affect their driving ability must discuss the matter with Driver Records by calling the toll-free RITE direct line at 310-0000 followed by (780) 427-8230. In some cases, a medical or vision report may be required for licensing.
 
  • Individuals must be legal residents of Alberta. To obtain an Alberta driver’s license or identification card you must provide proof that you are lawfully entitled to live in Canada and that you live in Alberta. And if you are new to the province, you must apply for your Alberta driver’s license within 90 days of moving here.
 

Class 1 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, other than a motorcycle.
  • Class 6 type vehicles, for learning only.
 

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Class 2 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that the holder of a Class 3, 4 and 5 operator’s license may operate.
  • Any bus.
  • Class 1 and 6 type vehicles, for learner only.

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Requirements: Vision screening, written and road test, and medical report, airbrake certificate for vehicle with
airbrakes.

Vehicle for road test: A bus with a seating capacity exceeding 24 including the operator.

Class 3 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles that the holder of a Class 5 operator’s license may operate.
  • A single motor vehicle with three or more axles.
  • A motor vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes.
  • Class 2 and 4 type vehicles without passengers.
  • All motor vehicles included under Class 1, 2 and 6, for learning only.
 

No holder of a Class 3 operator’s license shall operate a motor vehicle:

  • That has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person in addition to the operator.
  • To transport passengers for hire.
 

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Requirements: Vision screening, written and road test, airbrake certificate if the vehicle is equipped with airbrakes.

Vehicle for road test: Any single motor vehicle having three or more axles.

Class 4 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • A taxi, ambulance or bus (including school or kindergarten buses) where seating capacity is not over 24, excluding the operator.
  • All motor vehicles included under Class 5.
  • All motor vehicles included under Class 1, 2, 3 and 6, for learning only.
 

The minimum learning or licensing age is 18.

Requirements: Vision screening, written test, medical report, road test required if operator does not hold a class 1, 2 or 3 license.

Vehicle for road test: Any two axle motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle.

Class 5 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • A two axle single motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle.
  • A two axle motor vehicle towing a trailer with one or more axles, if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes.
  • A recreational vehicle or any combination of a recreational vehicle and a trailer, if the trailer has not more than two axles and is not equipped with airbrakes.
  • A moped.
  • Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 type vehicles, for learning only.
 

No holder of a Class 5 operator’s license shall operate a motor vehicle:

  • That has a seating capacity of more than 15, while that vehicle is transporting any person in addition to the operator.
  • To transport for hire.
 

The minimum learning age is 14.

The minimum licensing age is 16.

Requirements: Road test.

Vehicle for road test: Any two axle motor vehicle excluding a motorcycle.

Class 6 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • A motorcycle or a moped.
  • All motor vehicles under Class 5, for learning only.
 

The minimum learning or licensing age is 16.

Requirements: Written test and vision screening and a road test for applicants with a Class 7 or if no license presented. Written test, vision screening and skill test for applicants with a Class 5 or better.

Vehicle for road test: Motorcycle without sidecar.

Class 7 License

Permits an operator to drive:

  • A moped.
  • A motor vehicle referred to in the Class 5 category, as a learner only.
  • A motorcycle, as a learner only, if the operator is at least 16 years of age.
 

The minimum learning or licensing age is 14.

Requirements: Written test and vision screening.

 

Renewal forms for operator’s licences are generally mailed to clients four to six weeks before the expiry of their licence. Renewals must be done in person at MoJo’s office. Only residents of Alberta are eligible to renew. Anyone 75 years or older is required to submit a medical report and have their vision screening. Medical reports are also required for holders of Class 1, 2 and 4 licences and for all licences with a condition code “C”.

If your licence has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may apply for a replacement by MoJo’s in person. You will be required to prove to the agent you are who you say you are through a strict identity confirmation process. You will receive an interim license, valid for 30 days. Your new card will arrive in the mail within two weeks of your application date.

A valid license from another Canadian jurisdiction can be exchanged for an equivalent class (Classes 1 through 7). Testing is not normally required, but medical and vision requirements must be met. A medical and proof of vision screening is required for Class 1, 2 and 4 and may be required for all other classes if applicant has a medical condition that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

A valid license from the United States can be exchanged for a Class 5, 6, or 7 when the applicant is presenting a valid license of equivalent class. All other classes requested would require testing and must provide applicable medical and vision screening. All applicants must present immigration and residency documentation and acceptable identification.

A valid license from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) can be exchanged for a Class 5 when the applicant is presenting a valid license of equivalent class. A Class 6 operator’s license shall be issued to valid Swiss Class A, A1 license and a Japanese International driver’s license which permits the holder to operate a motorcycle. All other classes requested would require testing and must provide applicable medical and vision screening. All applicants must present immigration and residency documentation and acceptable identification .

Anyone coming from outside Canada, United States, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) are required to meet the identification requirements, residency requirements and immigration qualifications. They must undergo complete testing for all classes of license requested and must provide applicable medical and vision screening as required.

NOTE: Japanese license exchanges must be completed at an approved registry agent. Parental consent for applicants under 18 is required.

MoJo’s provides knowledge and road testing, vision testing, review of medical documentation and license issuing. Road testing must be provided by licensed driver examiners. The registry agent may make arrangements through an independent licensed examiner, or provide a staff member who is a licensed driver examiner, to perform these services. Further information on these requirements is available on request at MoJo’s.

Before attempting a road test, an applicant must

  • Purchase a test permit from any registry agent or licensed driver examiner. This permit must be presented to the driver examiner before the test is given.
  • Book your road test online with MoJo’s.
 

The applicant must provide the appropriate type of vehicle for a road test. During the road test, no pets or passengers, other than the driver examiner are allowed in the vehicle.

A photo identification card is available to an individual who does not hold a valid Alberta operator’s license. The card is clearly marked for identification purposes only and does not entitle the person to operate a motor vehicle under any circumstances. To obtain an identification card, the individual must provide acceptable identification. The minimum age is 12 and applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to provide consent.

The International Driving Permit (IDP) allows motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver’s license issued by a competent authority in their country of residence. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has been granted sole issuing rights of the International Driving Permit (IDP) by the Canadian federal and provincial governments. Albertans can apply at their local Alberta Motor Association (AMA) office. For more information see the AMA’s IDP web page.

On July 17, 2006, changes came into effect regarding residency requirements for Alberta driver’s licenses and identification cards. In order to obtain an Alberta driver’s license or identification card, you must provide proof that you are lawfully entitled to be in Canada and that you are an Alberta resident. A registry agent cannot issue your driver’s license or identification card unless they are satisfied that you are a legal resident of Alberta.

Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information on a driver’s license or identification card application. Alberta can cancel a driver’s license or identification card if it is determined that the application contained misrepresentation, false information or inaccuracies.

  • If you are a new resident in Alberta, you must obtain an Alberta driver’s license within 90 days of moving to the province, regardless of whether you travel outside Alberta during those 90 days.
  • If you are working in Alberta but have your residence outside the province, you may continue to use the valid license from your home jurisdiction.
  • If you are visiting Alberta, you may use your valid license from your home jurisdiction as long as you have a legitimate residence there and do not take up residency in Alberta.
  • If you are visiting Alberta from outside Canada and using an International Driving Permit (IDP), you may drive in Alberta for up to 12 months using the IDP.
  • If you are staying in Alberta as a full time student or you are working here as part of a co-op program of study, you may use your valid driver’s licence from your home jurisdiction.

If you change your address, you are required by law to update the address information on your driver’s licence and vehicle registration within 14 days. To do this, you may visit the MoJo’s office.

To update your driver’s license, you will be required to provide acceptable identification (in addition to the driver’s license). There is a fee for the change of address service and for printing the new card; however, it may be possible for you to renew your license at the same time, in which case you will pay only a renewal fee.

MoJo’s will retain your old license and provide you with a temporary interim license to use until your new license arrives in the mail (five to 10 days). This interim license will not have a photograph, so it is recommended that you carry some other form of photo ID (e.g., passport) if you anticipate requiring photo ID during these few days.

If you have not physically moved but your address has been changed by Canada Post or some other authority (for example, if Canada Post changes your postal code), your change of address and new driver’s license will be provided free of charge.

There is no fee to update the address information on your vehicle registration. Your new registration certificate will be mailed to you free of charge, or it can be printed at MoJo’s office for a service fee.

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