Shawnessy Registry
OUT OF PROVINCE VEHICLES

Out of Province Vehicle Process

When you are bringing a vehicle into a Alberta that was last registered to you in another province, you have 90 days to get your vehicle validated in Alberta. If the vehicle is coming from British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Manitoba, please refer to the potential inspection exemption listed at the bottom of this page. If your vehicle is not from the above listed provinces but is brand new, you may also qualify for exemption. Please review the exemption process on this page.

All other on road vehicles that do not qualify for the exemption listed must go through an out of province inspection. The process to follow is listed below:

  1. The registered owner or authorized party must attend the registry to obtain a request for out of province inspection. The person will provide proof of ownership (registration from the home province or bill of sale) and their drivers licence. Once the agent processes the request a fee of $9.45 will be charged and you will leave the office with the request. This document must be given to the mechanic on the date of inspection.
  2. Once your vehicle passes inspection, you will receive a form back from the mechanic. The form you receive is ONLY VALID FOR 14 DAYS from the date listed on the document. If this form is not received at the registry agent within those 14 days you will be required to pay the mechanic for another one.
  3. You will retain insurance from any insurance company that is allowed to operate in the Province of Alberta. They will provide you with a temporary insurance slip, also known as your "pink slip."
  4. When you’ve got both the inspection done and the insurance issued, you will come back to the registry. At this point, the registered owner must be in the office to complete the service. You will require the out of province inspection form, valid insurance, the proof of ownership (registration from the previous province or bill of sale) and your valid drivers licence. The agent will then review your paperwork and issue you licence plates and registration on the spot.

Out of Province Exemptions

Alberta Transportation allows for qualifying vehicles/owners to apply for an exemption from the out of province inspection. Please note, the final decision on whether your vehicle qualifies is at the discretion of Alberta Transportation solely. Agents at the Shawnessy Licence and Registry do not make the decision on exemption.

Brand New Vehicle Purchased Anywhere in Canada

To qualify for this exemption you must meet the following criteria:

  1. The vehicle must have been purchased in Canada
  2. The date on the bill of sale must be within 90 days
  3. The bill of sale must state the vehicle was purchased new
  4. You must have the NVIS or e-NVIS
  5. The vehicle must be brought to our office where an agent can inspect the VIN and the odometer reading
  6. The name on the bill of sale must be yours. It cannot be purchased in a family member or friends name

If you meet these requirements, bring all of the above documentation and the vehicle to our office. Documents must be original and you will require your valid drivers licence. The agent will process the paperwork and when we receive a positive or negative decision from Alberta Transportation, we will inform you via phone.

Used Vehicles from British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

There are two potential exemptions for these provinces. Please read each carefully:

Motor Vehicles Newer Than 4 Years

  1. The vehicle must be within 4 model years. For example if the year we are currently in is 2017, the exemption is for 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 vehicles. A 2013 vehicle will not qualify.
  2. You must provide the registration document from the home jurisdiction and it must be in your name. If it is in someone elses, it will not qualify
  3. Vehicles registered to a company do not qualify
  4. The vehicle must be brought to our office where an agent can inspect the VIN and the odometer reading
  5. You must bring your valid drivers licence

If you meet these requirements, bring all of the above documentation and the vehicle to our office. Documents must be original and you will require your valid drivers licence. The agent will process the paperwork and when we receive a positive or negative decision from Alberta Transportation, we will inform you via phone.

Motor Vehicles Older Than 4 Years

  1. Alberta Transportation may accept government inspections in British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Manitoba as long as it was completed within 90 days.
  2. The inspection and registration must be in the your name. If the vehicle or inspection has another individual or company name on it, it will not qualify.
  3. Vehicles registered to a company do not qualify
  4. The vehicle must be brought to our office where an agent can inspect the VIN and the odometer reading
  5. You must bring your valid drivers licence

If you meet these requirements, bring all of the above documentation and the vehicle to our office. Documents must be original and you will require your valid drivers licence. The agent will process the paperwork and when we receive a positive or negative decision from Alberta Transportation, we will inform you via phone.



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