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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-person''' 
#To apply for a driver’s license in Canada the applicant will need to first get a Class 7 Learner’s license.
#*The applicant will need to visit the nearest registry agent, the applicant can find the nearest agent here [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/find-a-registry-agent.cfm registry agent]. Follow these steps:
#**Select town/city.
#**Click on search.
#**The applicant will see the address/es of the registries.
#*The applicant will have to pay a fee.
#*The registry agent will check to see if you have good vision.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, a class 7 license will be issued.
#*The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
#*Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
#After 24 months, the applicant is eligible for a class 5 GDL license on a probationary basis, follow these steps to apply:
#*Schedule a test with the nearest registry agent.
#*The applicant can find the nearest registry agent here [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/find-a-registry-agent.cfm registry agent]
#*The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
#*The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
#*The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
#*The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
#*Destroy the temporary card once the license card arrives through mail.
#After a period of two years and without any suspensions, the applicant can apply for a Class 5 Graduated driver’s license, to apply, follow these steps:
#*Schedule a test with the nearest registry agent.
#*The applicant can find the nearest registry agent here [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/find-a-registry-agent.cfm registry agent]
#*The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
#*The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
#*The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
#*Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
#*The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
#Once you receive your class 5 GDL, you’ll need to drive for 2 years and have no license suspensions.
#Take a class 5 advance test at the nearest road registry.
#Once the applicant passes, they can purchase the full class 5 driver’s license.
 

==Required Documents==
'''For class 7 license:'''
*ID card:
*Passport
*health card
*Military ID
 
'''For probationary class 5 GLD:'''
*A class 7 learner’s license.
*Consent form (If you’re under 18 years)
*Proof that you live in Alberta (Address proof)
*Canadian proof of residence (Passport)
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Alberta Transportation Client Support Centre''' 
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) 
Phone: 780-427-8230 
Toll-free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) 
Email: driverexaminations@gov.ab.ca 
 
==Eligibility==
'''For a class 7 license, the applicant must be:''' 
*14 years of age
 
'''For a probationary class 5 license:'''
*The applicant has to be at least 16 years of age.
*Written consent from parents if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
*The applicant must have a class 7 license with one year of experience in driving.
*The applicant must be a Canadian citizen/valid work or student visa/have an approved refugee claim.
*The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.
 
'''For a class 5 graduated driver’s license (GDL)'''
*The applicant must have a probationary Class 5 GDL.
*The applicant must have had this GDL for a period of two years without any suspensions.
*The applicant must be 18 years of age.

 
 

==Fees==
*As of April 1, 2021, Registry Agents have the ability to set the fees they wish to charge for the road tests they deliver.
*Here you can find a registry agent product catalogue [https://open.alberta.ca/publications/6041328 product catalogue]

 

==Validity==
*The license is valid for up to 5 years.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.alberta.ca/driver-guides.aspx Driver’s guide] 

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
The applicant will receive a license until the card is sent through mail after 30 days. 

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Legal name
*Address
*Birth date
*Photo
*Signature

 
==Need for the Document==
*To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in Alberta/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence
*You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.
 
 
==Information which might help==
After moving to Alberta, the applicant has 90 days to change your driver’s licence. 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
The driver’s license can be used as ID proof. 

 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.
 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
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