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Provinces & territories

Vehicle licence plate registration in Canada is administered at the provincial and territorial level. Below is a directory of the official authority responsible for plate registration in each region, with a direct link to their official website.

PlateGuide Canada does not issue plates or process registrations. Always complete your transaction through the official authority linked below.

AB

Alberta

Official authority: Alberta Registries (Service Alberta)

Registration is handled by authorized private registry agents across the province.

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BC

British Columbia

Official authority: ICBC — Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

Registration and mandatory basic insurance are issued together through ICBC brokers.

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MB

Manitoba

Official authority: Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

Vehicle registration and insurance are combined through Autopac agents.

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NB

New Brunswick

Official authority: Service New Brunswick

Registration is renewed through Service New Brunswick offices or online.

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NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Official authority: Motor Registration Division

Registration through Motor Registration Division offices.

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NS

Nova Scotia

Official authority: Service Nova Scotia — Registry of Motor Vehicles

Renewals available online, in person, or by mail.

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ON

Ontario

Official authority: ServiceOntario

Passenger vehicle plate sticker fees are eliminated, but renewal is still required.

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PE

Prince Edward Island

Official authority: Access PEI

Registration handled through Access PEI service centres.

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QC

Québec

Official authority: Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)

Registration and contribution to the public insurance regime are handled by the SAAQ.

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SK

Saskatchewan

Official authority: SGI — Saskatchewan Government Insurance

Registration is combined with basic insurance through SGI issuers.

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NT

Northwest Territories

Official authority: GNWT Department of Infrastructure

Registration through Department of Infrastructure issuing offices.

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NU

Nunavut

Official authority: Government of Nunavut — Motor Vehicles Division

Registration through the Motor Vehicles Division.

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YT

Yukon

Official authority: Yukon Motor Vehicles

Registration and renewals through Motor Vehicles offices.

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