Policy

The 1-56 plate class is used to register trucks, vans, buses and other vehicles (excluding passenger vehicles). The vehicles are rented:

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

The 1-56 plate class is not for registering cars, see 4.25.05 (1-56) Car Rental.

Registration Requirements

A 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.
• Proof of insurance, see 4.00.02 Insurance Documents.
• The originally designed seating capacity when the vehicle (bus) is designed to carry 11 passengers or more (including the driver).
• An Alberta address, see 2.10.01 Addresses & Acceptable Abbreviations.
• The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). 

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.

One Way Rental

One way rental trucks registered with a 1-56 plate class must contact Alberta Transportation, Prorate Services for initial application.

Registration Fees

For registration fees see the Registry Agent Product Catalogue (pdf).

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