Nova Scotia - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a driver’s license in Canada the applicant will need to first get a Learner’s license.
2. Visit one of the DMV offices.
3. You can find the offices here Link
4. Study for the test, find a study guide under the “Documents
5. to use” section of this page.
   • You do not need to make an appointment, but call the office in advance to determine if there is a test on the day you are going.
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee.
   • The applicant will get a receipt, take this receipt to write the test.
   • The registry agent will check to see if you have good vision.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, a learners 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.
6. After 12 months, the applicant is eligible for a class 5N license on a probationary basis, follow these steps to apply:
7. Follow these steps to apply:
8. The applicant has to pay a fee of 53$.
9. The applicant can pay the fee online here pay fee
10. Or the applicant can visit the nearest office to pay the fee.
11. The applicant will receive a receipt, which they must keep safe.
12. Schedule a test at the nearest office, tell them your receipt number.
13. The only way to make an appointment is to call one of these two numbers: 902-424-5851 or 1-800-898-7668 (toll-free)
14. Take your vehicle as well as supporting documents.
    • 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.
    • If the applicant fails the test, they can retake the test after 7 days.

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Required Documents

• Current Driver's Licence
• Vehicle Permit for the vehicle you are using in the road test;
• The Insurance Card for that vehicle
• Your numbered Driver Examination Receipt (which proves that you have paid for the road test).

Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

For a class 7 license, the applicant must be:

• 16 years of age
• The applicant can only drive with someone who is over 18 years of age and has a class 5 DL or higher.

For a class 5N

• The applicant must be 17 years of age.

Fees

• The applicant will have to pay a fee for the written test as well as the driving test.

Validity

• The learner’s license is valid for 2 years.
• The full license is valid for 5 years.

Documents to Use

Driver’s guide

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Legal name
• Address
• Birth date
• Photo
• Signature.

Need for the Document

• To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in Nova Scotia/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence
• You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The document can be used as ID proof.

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