Policy

The 3-pass plate class is used to register cars, light trucks, vans and motor homes exclusively used for personal transportation on a private, non-commercial basis.

Clients registered with a 3-pass plate class may apply for a veterans’ plate. For registration requirement information, see Veterans’ Plates – Section 4.45.08.

Exceptions

Although commercial, couriers and transporters of Canada Post mail are generally issued 3-pass plates, they are eligible for any class of plate. Loaner vehicles from garages and body shops may also be registered in a 3-pass plate class.

Registration Requirements

A client must:

• Provide proof of acceptable identification, see Acceptable Identification/Enrolment – Section 2.05.02.
• Provide proof of ownership, see Vehicle Ownership, Creation and Registration Documents – Section 4.00.01.
• Provide proof of insurance, see Insurance Documents – Section 4.00.02.
• Provide an Alberta address, see Addresses & Acceptable Abbreviations – Section 2.10.01.

Registration Terms and Fees

Registration terms and fees:

• For registration terms, see Expiry Month and Registration Term Calculations – Section 4.60.02.
• For registration fees, see the Registry Agent Product Catalogue (pdf).

Date Originally Issued: Nov 14, 1989
Date Last Revised: Apr 19, 2005