Alberta Driver's Abstract FAQs

Answers to common questions about ordering Alberta driver’s abstracts — including what’s included, delivery timelines, and how to order online.

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Yes, you can request an abstract with just a learners licence. Provided you have an Alberta.ca Account you can purchase a drivers abstract online. If the information on your Alberta.ca Account does not match what is recorded in the Motor Vehicles System or you do not have an Alberta.ca Account, you may still order a drivers abstract on our website through a different process or visit our office in person.

Provided you have an Alberta.ca Account you can purchase a Drivers Abstract online. If the information on your Alberta.ca Account does not match what is recorded in the Motor Vehicles System or you do not have a Alberta.ca Account, you may still order your Drivers Abstract on our site or visit our office in person. As MEP is not a traffic offense or a motor vehicle suspension, the MEP will most likely not appear on the driver’s abstract. To confirm if you have an MEP block, it would be best to contact MEP directly.

You can request a drivers abstract and make the payment online. For details please check out our driver's abstract request page.

Yes, you can request a commercial abstract online. Check out our drivers abstract page for additional information.

You can request a driver's abstract online. For details please check out our drivers abstract request page. You will need access to a printer to complete the abstract request form.

You may request a driver's abstract online. Please check out our drivers abstract information page for additional information. The driver's abstract request does require your Alberta licence number. If you don't have access to your licence number, you may visit our office in person with another piece of government issued ID to obtain your driver's abstract.

You can request a driver's abstract online. Complete information is available on our drivers abstract request page. There are additional options for obtaining your abstracts if you are unable to visit a registry office in person. Driver’s Abstract Consent (providing consent to an individual in Alberta to request your abstract at a registry office): Complete the "Driver's Abstract consent” form, with your original signature. Then email to our office at counter@registryagent.ca or to the person who you have provided consent, if they are able to print at home. When your designated person visits our office, please ensure they have a valid AB licence or ID card. They will complete a "Statement of Intent" form in office, which accepts responsibility for your abstract. Your designated agent will pay the abstract fee and the original abstract will be released to your designated agent to provide to you. Notarized Abstract Request (requesting an abstract by mail): Complete the “Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information” request, with your original signature. Please indicate you are requesting an abstract (3, 5 or 10 years and either SDA – regular driver’s abstract or CDA – commercial driver’s abstract). Please make a clear photocopy of your photo identification. Please note, you do not need to get the notarized form or the photocopy of your photo ID signed by a notary public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please send us a self-addressed express post envelope, which can be purchased from Canada Post located at most Shopper’s Drug Mart locations. Please mail to our office: 1) Application 2) Photocopy of your photo ID as indicated on the application 3) Self-Addressed Express Post envelope 4) Money order or certified cheque, payable to West-End Registries – or a note indicating you would like the payment link sent for Visa or M/C payment.

You can request a driver's abstract on our website. It may be up to 24 hours to receive the abstract via encrypted email.

You can request a commercial driver's abstract online. Check out our abstract request page.

Yes, the abstract can be issued for a Class 7 learner’s licence. You can request driver's abstract on our website.

With your application completed, please mail the application, copy of your photo identification, and self-addressed Canada post express envelope to our address (10011 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 4R5) You can send a certified cheque or money order, payable to West-End Registries. Or include a note with your application to indicate you want to pay by credit card, once we receive the application we can send you a payment link for payment via credit card. As soon as we receive your application, we will produce your abstract and mail it to you on the same or next business day.

You can request a driver's abstract online. For details please check out our drivers abstract request page. There are additional options for obtaining your abstracts if you are unable to visit a registry office in person. Driver’s Abstract Consent (providing consent to an individual in Alberta to request your abstract at a registry office): Complete the "Driver's Abstract consent” form, with your original signature. Then email to our office at counter@registryagent.ca or to the person who you have provided consent, if they are able to print at home. When your designated person visits our office, please ensure they have a valid AB licence or ID card. They will complete a "Statement of Intent" form in office, which accepts responsibility for your abstract. Your designated agent will pay the abstract fee and the original abstract will be released to your designated agent to provide to you. Notarized Abstract Request (requesting an abstract by mail): Complete the “Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information” request, with your original signature. Please indicate you are requesting an abstract (3, 5 or 10 years and either SDA – regular driver’s abstract or CDA – commercial driver’s abstract). Please make a clear photocopy of your photo identification. Please note, you do not need to get the notarized form or the photocopy of your photo ID signed by a notary public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please send us a self-addressed express post envelope, which can be purchased from Canada Post located at most Shopper’s Drug Mart locations. Please mail to our office: 1) Application 2) Photocopy of your photo ID as indicated on the application 3) Self-Addressed Express Post envelope 4) Money order or certified cheque, payable to West-End Registries – or a note indicating you would like the payment link sent for Visa or M/C payment.

A confirmation letter will provide the date your first Alberta licence was issued. A driving abstract will show the current status of a driver’s licence, lists conviction information, and any applicable demerit points and suspensions; however, it does not confirm a client’s driving experience, nor their date first licenced. A confirmation letter may be requested in person at West-End Registries or by mail via a Notarized Request for Personal Driving and Motor Vehicle Information.
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