Policy

The 1-56p plate class is used to register trucks, vans, buses and other vehicles (excluding passenger vehicles), traveling in Alberta and at least one other jurisdiction. The vehicles are rented:

• To the general public for private or commercial use.
• Without a driver.
• For not more than 30 days.

Registration Requirements

Registry Agent Office

The client must provide:

• Proof of acceptable identification; see 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification/Enrolment.
• Proof of ownership; see 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation and Registration Documents.
• A summary of fees or Prorate Fee Notice
  • A Fleet Summary Report must be printed from MOVES to ensure the vehicle(s) has been processed through the Prorate Office.
  • The fees listed must be paid in full. Partial payments are not permitted.

Note:
A prorate cab card must be issued with all vehicle services except duplicate vehicle registrations.

Operating Requirements

One or both of the following requirements may be required for operating purposes only:

• A Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC).
• A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.

For more information on SFC’s and Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificates, see 4.15.01 Alberta Transportation Certificates.

Registration Fees

Alberta Transportation, Prorate Services calculates registration fees. The fees are calculated based on the percentage of total distance travelled by the carrier within each jurisdiction.

 

Date Originally Issued: Nov 14, 1989
Date Last Revised: Jun 15, 2021