Revision History

 

 Date  Revision / Type
Oct 9, 2025

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Oct 1, 2025

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Aug 29, 2025

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Aug 22, 2025

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Aug 21, 2025

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Aug 15, 2025

No RAnet News. Updated Special Investigations Unit (SIU) contact information.

Aug 12, 2025

No RAnet News. Transportation and Economic Corridor's Excellent Safety Rating
program previously named Partners In Compliance (PIC) has been renamed Alberta
Carrier Excellent Safety (ACES) Program.

Aug 11, 2025

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Aug 1, 2025

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Jul 15, 2025

Updated contact information for paper testing procedure exam results.

Jul 14, 2025

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Jul 10, 2025

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Jun 16, 2025

No RAnet News. Updated contact info for when approval to use a translator is required.

Jun 11, 2025

No RAnet News. Clarification provided regarding approvals by the Legion for Veterans'
Licence Plates when the licence plate is issued to a joint file. 

Jun 4, 2025

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Apr 8, 2025

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Apr 1, 2025

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Apr 1, 2025

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Feb 13, 2025

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Jan 27, 2025

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Jan 20, 2025

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Dec 19, 2024 

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Dec 16, 2024

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Oct 15, 2024

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Oct 7, 2024

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Aug 15, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024

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Jul 2, 2024

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Jul 1, 2024 

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Jul 1, 2024

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Jun 24, 2024

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May 6, 2024

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Apr 1, 2024

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Feb 16, 2024

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Jan 30, 2024

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Jan 23, 2024

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Nov 21, 2023

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Nov 9, 2023

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Oct 16, 2023

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Sept 28, 2023

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Sept 18, 2023

No RAnet News. Updated the below policies to state that the Record of Inspection must be entered in the inspection field in MOVES.

Sept 15, 2023

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Aug 4, 2023

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Jul 26, 2023

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Jul 24, 2023

No RAnet News. A new organization has been added as an approved translator for documents needing translation for Motor Vehicles services.

Jul 7, 2023

No RAnet News. Removed reference to advanced road test.

Jun 26, 2023

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Jun 13, 2023

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Jun 12, 2023

No RAnet News. Removed section regarding retention for In-Transit Permits, as registry agents are not required to retain dispensed In-Transit Permits in their office as per QR 1.1 Records Retention and Disposal Chart.

Jun 6, 2023

No RAnet News. A new organization has been added as an approved translator for documents needing translation for Motor Vehicles services.

Apr 28, 2023 

No RAnet News. Updated Quick Refrence 3.5 to reflect recent changes with Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) - a vision screening is not a requirement for exiting the GDL program.

Apr 28, 2023

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Apr 23, 2023

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Apr 20, 2023

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Apr 18, 2023

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Apr 4, 2023

No RAnet News. Removed requirement to complete a vision screening if reclassing from a Class 5 GDL driver’s licence to a full Class 5 driver’s licence, in association with changes to the GDL Program which were implemented on April 1, 2023.

Mar 31, 2023

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Mar 30, 2023 RAnet News
Mar 27, 2023

No RAnet News. Updated reference of "Administrative Penalty Information System (APIS) application" to "SafeRoads (APIS) application".

Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 16, 2023

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Feb 1, 2023

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Dec 21, 2022

No RAnet News. Updated contact info for restriction overrides lifted by Revenue.

Dec 15, 2022

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Dec 1, 2022

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Sept 22, 2022

No RAnet News. Updated references of "Her Majesty" to "His Majesty".

Sept 8, 2022

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Aug 10, 2022

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Jul 20, 2022 

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Jul 8, 2022

No RAnet News. Updated contact info for restriction overrides lifted by Revenue.

June 7, 2022

No RAnet News. Clarification that a driver examiner must complete the 3 Wheeled Motorcycle Restriction form (DES0001) for clients who successfully complete a Class 6 road test using a trike style motorcycle or motorcycle with a sidecar.

May 26, 2022

No RAnet News. Clarification: When a municipality requires an address change but the client has not physically moved, a no charge (no government fee) operator exchange is processed. A registry agent may charge a service charge.

May 17, 2022

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May 4, 2022

No RAnet News. Clarification: Clients with an RC 6 (complete a driver examination) and an RC 7 (provide satisfactory medical documentation) or RC 15 (fulfil Motor Vehicles Condition(s)), must not complete a road test until Driver Fitness and Monitoring (DFM) places an alert on the client’s file that gives their authorization.

Apr 28, 2022

No RAnet News. Removed note box which read: "If an inventory order is still outstanding in MOVES after five business days, contact Contract Administration via email, with a request to investigate the status of the order."

Apr 27, 2022

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Apr 11, 2022

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Mar 31, 2022

No RAnet News. Contact information added for requesting a MELT designation be added to a driver’s record when a client is exchanging a driver’s licence from another province and a MELT program was completed.

Mar 30, 2022

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No RAnet News. Removed outdated information regarding Refugee claimants. Refugee claimants are not required to provide a copy of their approved written “Notice of Decision” from Immigration, Refugees and Immigration Canada.

Mar 28, 2022

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Mar 18, 2022

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Mar 14, 2022

No RAnet News. Removed reference to form "Disabled Sticker Request Form for Veterans’ Plate F 4.6" which is no longer used.

Mar 10, 2022

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Mar 7, 2022

No RAnet News. Consent is not required when a minor is completing a knowledge test, however, a learner/driver’s licence must not be issued until consent is provided by the parent/guardian. It is recommended that a minor obtain consent from their parent/guardian prior to completing any knowledge testing.

Feb 22, 2022

RAnet News – Part One
RAnet News – Part Two

Feb 8, 2022

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Feb 7, 2022

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3.05.03 Expiry Terms – Clarification regarding types of immigration documents which require shortened expiry terms on driver’s licences and ID cards. Also, when a client is requesting an extension to their expiry term due to medical condition, the client may submit their request to DFM via fax or mail.

3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card – Abandoned Motor Vehicle Charge restrictions are lifted by Treasury Board and Finance. Also, removal of information regarding translation of identity documents that are not in English, as this information appears in 2.05.02.

Feb 2, 2022

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Jan 20, 2022

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Jan 19, 2022

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Dec 20, 2021

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Dec 16, 2021

No RAnet News. When a client’s legal name only consists of one name, enter the legal name of the client in the last name field, and place a period in the first name field on MOVES.

No RAnet News. "Residential Lease Agreement" line in AVRL chart was duplicated, removed duplicate line.

Dec 15, 2021

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Dec 15, 2021

No RAnet news. Removed Alberta Health Card from the AVRL Chart.

Dec 15, 2021

No RAnet news. Updated link for new GDL Exemption Application and Checklist.

Dec 14, 2021

No RAnet news. Added Permanent Resident Card to the AVRL chart.

Dec 13, 2021

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Nov 25, 2021

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Nov 5, 2021

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Oct 28, 2021

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Oct 20, 2021

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Oct 12, 2021

No RAnet News. Shuttle vehicles used by dealerships or service garages to transport people added to the example list of private buses.

Sept 14, 2021

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Aug 19, 2021

No RAnet News. Clarification added that an Operator Exchange service is processed when a client requests changes to their postal address.

Aug 19, 2021

No RAnet News. Netherlands added to list of reciprocal country abbreviations.

Aug 16, 2021

RAnet News; Removal of link to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Aug 16, 2021

No RAnet news. Registry agents are able to add med-cond attributes. Updated link in medical exception section to 2.20.01 Attributes Added by Registry Agents.

Aug 10, 2021

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Aug 4, 2021

No RAnet News. Updated phone numbers for REIN or NSF restriction overrides.

Jul 27, 2021

No RAnet news. Corrections made to Code F explanation and removal requirements.

Jul 19, 2021

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Jul 12, 2021

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Jul 7, 2021

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Jul 5, 2021

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Jun 28, 2021

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Jun 15, 2021

No RAnet News. Link to AMVIC website updated. A registry agent must confirm a client’s AMVIC licence by completing a search on the AMVIC website at: https://amvic.ca.thentiacloud.net/webs/amvic/register/#

Jun 15, 2021

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Jun 10, 2021

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Jun 9, 2021

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Jun 3, 2021

No RAnet News. Clarification that family members of survivors of the residential school system and the Sixties Scoop also qualify for a no charge operator exchange service when they are reclaiming their traditional Indigenous names.

Jun 2, 2021

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May 25, 2021

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May 6, 2021

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May 5, 2021

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May 3, 2021

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Apr 26, 2021

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Apr 15, 2021

No RAnet news. RC Code 36 has been removed from Quick Reference 3.2 Reinstatement Condition Codes (RC Codes).

Apr 6, 2021

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Apr 1, 2021

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Mar 31, 2021

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Mar 26, 2021

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Mar 24, 2021

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Mar 4, 2021

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Mar 1, 2021

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Feb 11, 2021

No RAnet News. Clarification of IRS: Fail suspension terms: 450 days for IRS: FAIL 1st occurrences and 1170 days for IRS: FAIL 2nd occurrences.

Feb 9, 2021 

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Jan 7, 2021

Clarification: Clients with an RC 6 (complete a driver examination) and an RC 7 (provide satisfactory medical documentation) or RC 15 (fulfil Motor Vehicles Condition(s)) must not complete a road test until Driver Fitness and Monitoring (DFM) places an alert on the client’s file that gives their authorization.

Jan 5, 2021

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Jan 4, 2021

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Dec 17, 2020 

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Dec 8, 2020

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Dec 3, 2020

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Dec 1, 2020

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Dec 1, 2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Nov 26, 2020

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Nov 18, 2020

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Nov 10, 2020

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Oct 29, 2020

Removed all references to Batch Offices / Keying Agents. No RAnet News.

Sep 17, 2020

Correction made: "When a registry agent receives a request under scenario B1, C or D1, they must first verify that the Assumed Registered Owner named in the instructing letter is the Current Registered Owner in MOVES." No RAnet News.

Sep 15, 2020

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Sep 14, 2020

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Sep 10, 2020

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Sep 3, 2020

If a registry agent requires an increase to their base order for a inventory item, they must contact ROADS Administration. No RAnet News.

Aug 24, 2020

RAnet News; Removal of link to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Aug 20, 2020

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Aug 14, 2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Jul 23, 2020

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Jul 7,  2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Jul 6, 2020

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Jun 30, 2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Jun 30, 2020

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Jun 23, 2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Jun 18, 2020

RAnet News;  Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies.

Jun 17, 2020 

If an inventory order is still outstanding in MOVES after 5 business days, contact Contract Administration via email, with a request to investigate the status of the order. No RAnet News.

Jun 9, 2020

RAnet News; Update to COVID-19 Interim Policies

May 15, 2020

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

May 12, 2020

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

May 5, 2020

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May 1, 2020

References made to "HAM Radio Operator Plates" have been updated to "Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) Plates". No RAnet News.

Apr 27, 2020

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

Apr 23, 2020

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Apr 15, 2020

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Apr 6, 2020 RAnet News
Mar 25, 2020

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

Mar 25, 2020

RAnet News; COVID-19 Interim Emergency Policies

Mar 23, 2020

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Mar 16, 2020

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Mar 16, 2020

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Feb 27, 2020

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Jan 2, 2020

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Jan 2, 2020

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Dec 17, 2019

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Dec 12, 2019

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Dec 12, 2019

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Nov 27, 2019

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Nov 18, 2019

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Nov 4, 2019

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Nov 1, 2019

The link for the "SFC Information Package" has been updated.

Oct 30, 2019

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Removed information referring to Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit program. Applications for rebates for farmers are sent to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.

Oct 15, 2019

RAnet News - October 3, 2019
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Sep 16, 2019

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Sep 9, 2019

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Aug 29, 2019

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Aug 21, 2019

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Aug 19, 2019

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Aug 1, 2019

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Jul 29, 2019

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Jul 4, 2019

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Jun 19, 2019

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Jun 12, 2019

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May 17, 2019

Copies of out of jurisdiction reciprocal licences and support documents (if applicable), must be faxed to Motor Vehicles immediately after completing the service. No RAnet News.

May 13, 2019

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May 9, 2019

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Apr 10, 2019

Clarified that supporting documentation for date of birth corrections are to be faxed or emailed to Registries Assurance. No RAnet News.

  • 2.05.06 Birth Date
Mar 28, 2019

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Mar 18, 2019

Replaced references to "District Office" with "Motor Vehicles" or "Registries Assurance." No RAnet News.

Mar 18, 2019

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Mar 15, 2019

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  • Road Test Service Charge Reimbursement Request (REG3455)
Mar 15, 2019

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Mar 14, 2019

Added Note box stating that a registry agent may submit either 1-sided or 2-sided documents for imaging. No RAnet News.

Mar 14, 2019

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Mar 13, 2019

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Mar 1, 2019

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Mar 1, 2019

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Mar 1, 2019

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Mar 1, 2019

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Feb 19, 2019

Re-named "Driver Medical Forms eLearning course" to "Driver Medical Reports eLearning." No RAnet News.

Feb 19, 2019

Replaced references to "District Office" with "Motor Vehicles" or "Registries Assurance." No RAnet News.

Feb 14, 2019

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Feb 14, 2019

Replaced references to "District Office" with "Motor Vehicles," "Registries Assurance," or "Registries Performance and Accountability." No RAnet News.

Feb 13, 2019

A reference to the Additional Comments section on the back of the Application for Vehicle Registration within a notebox was removed. No RAnet News.

Feb 13, 2019

Added content of December 19, 2017 RAnet News from Alberta Transportation, Driver Programs & Licencing Standards. No RAnet News.

Feb 11, 2019

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Feb 06, 2019

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Feb 05, 2019

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Jan 30, 2019

Clarified to better note that provincial government insurance from British Columbia, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan is acceptable for in-transit permits that are being used to transport a vehicle between Alberta and another Canadian jurisdiction. No RAnet News.

Jan 29, 2019

Removed information regarding issuing a Temporary Safety Fitness Certificate. No RAnet News.

  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes

Jan 15, 2019

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Jan 2, 2019

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Jan 2, 2019

Updated requirements for entries in SFC Field on MOVES from 'tempissued' to 'infogiven' for first registrations when a client does not hold a valid Safety Fitness Certificate.

Dec 20, 2018

Corrected "c/o" to "o/a." No RAnet News.

Dec 20, 2018

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Dec 18, 2018

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Nov 16, 2018

Updated the Specialty Licence Plate Letter and updated references to "District Office." No RAnet News.

Nov 15, 2018

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Nov 14, 2018

Clarified that when reclassing from a Class 1 driver's licence to another class of driver's licence, Condition Code Q "Airbrake Endorsement" is added to the driver's licence if it is not already on the operator file. No RAnet News.

Nov 14, 2018

Removed requirement to record Audit Control Number on Photo Document section of the Application for a Driver's Licence. No RAnet News.

Oct 29, 2018

Added a bullet stating that MOVES Microfilm Document Display screen prints (Reconciliation Sheets) must not be submitted for imaging. No RAnet News.

Oct 29, 2018

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Oct 29, 2018

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Oct 19, 2018

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Aug 27, 2018

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Aug 27, 2018

Clarified when an operator exchange service is used. No RAnet News.

Aug 23, 2018

Removed fax number for Motor Vehicles South. No RAnet News.

Aug 20, 2018

Specified that for issuing restricted driver's licences, Driver Fitness and Monitoring is to be contacted to correct future start dates to the current date. No RAnet News.

Aug 20, 2018

Specifies that screen prints of the MOVES Operator Return screen and completed Statutory Declaration are to be faxed to Registries Assurance. No RAnet News.

Aug 20, 2018

Removed requirement to record Audit Control Number on Photo Document section of the operator application form. No RAnet News.

Aug 8, 2018

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Jul 13, 2018

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Jun 25, 2018

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Jun 18, 2018

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Jun 8, 2018

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  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes
May 10, 2018

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May 9, 2018

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Apr 30, 2018

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Apr 30, 2018

Added the sub-bullet "If the client is presenting a bank and/or credit card statement, the bank name, branch number and/or the branch address must be recorded," under the MOVES Application Form heading; no RAnet News.

  • 3.05.01 Residency

Removed repetition in a sentence; no RAnet News.

Apr 19, 2018

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Apr 12, 2018

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Apr 9, 2018

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Mar 1, 2018

Deleted reference to completing an Interprovincial Records Exchange search prior to issuing an Identification card. No RAnet News.

Feb 27, 2018

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Feb 8, 2018

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Feb 7, 2018

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Feb 6, 2018

Added a note box stating that if an inventory shipment is not physically received by the registry agent within 7 business days from the warehouse, contact Registries Assurance to investigate the status of the order. No RAnet News.

Feb 6, 2018

Updated the addresses of SIU Edmonton and Motor Vehicles and Registries Administration. No RAnet News.

Feb 6, 2018

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Feb 5, 2018

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Dec 15, 2017

Replaced Reinstatement Code descriptions with a link to the applicable Quick Reference. No RAnet news.

Dec 14, 2017

Clarification regarding RC 6 and out of province CCMTA vehicle statuses. No RAnet News.

Dec 4, 2017

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Dec 4, 2017

Clarification to the U Completed Driver Course Endorsement. No RAnet News.

Dec 4, 2017

Clarification to Amendment of Sex - Eligibility to Apply section. No RAnet News.

Dec 4, 2017

Replaced references to "country" with "jurisdiction." No RAnet news.

Dec 4, 2017

NF class 5I has been corrected to class 5L under column 7 in Table 1 - Driver Licence Equivalencies. No RAnet News.

Nov 23, 2017

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Nov 20, 2017

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Oct 31, 2017

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Oct 1, 2017

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Sep 26, 2017

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Sep 21, 2017

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Aug 28, 2017

Clarified that the owner of an antique car can use a vintage plate as long as the owner has a cloth registration in their name for the corresponding vehicle. No RAnet News.

Aug 10, 2017

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Jul 26, 2017

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Jul 24, 2017

Changed contact number for Registries Assurance to 1-800-727-9221; no RAnet News.

Jul 20, 2017

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Jul 19, 2017

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Jul 13, 2017

Clarified that when audit control numbers are recorded, that they are to include the preceding zeros (e.g. 0012345). No RAnet news.

Jul 10, 2017

Removed statement that the veterans' licence plates application form and information sheet is available on the Service Alberta public website. No RAnet News.

Jul 10, 2017

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Jun 27, 2017

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Jun 23, 2017

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Jun 14, 2017

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May 10, 2017

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May 4, 2017

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May 1, 2017

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Mar 22, 2017

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Mar 15, 2017

Removed reference to current fine suspensions and Reinstatement Condition Code RC 24. No RAnet News.

Feb 16, 2017

Added an additional Service Alberta Revenue Management contact number for the purposes of lifting REIN and NSF restrictions. No RAnet News.

Feb 10, 2017 Fixed a formatting error, re-worded 'that had not been expired for less than 12 months' to "that has not been expired for 12 or more months.' No RAnet News.
 Feb 9, 2017

Fixed a grammatical error, re-worded 'Some examples of original support Alberta residency documents' to 'Some examples of original Alberta residency support documents'. No RAnet News.

  • 3.05.01 Residency
 Feb 9, 2017  Updated mailing address info for Ordering Stock. No RAnet News.
 Feb 9, 2017

Allows agent to note modifications on the front of the MOVES application form (removes 'back of the'). No RAnet News.

 Feb 9, 2017

 Removed a duplicate 'Out of Province Processing Date' section. No RAnet News.

 Feb 8, 2017

Revised 'no charge reclassification service' to 'no charge transfer service' under No Charge - Government Fee. No RAnet News.

 Feb 8, 2017

 Update to form (3 Driver Licensing). No RAnet News.

 Feb 1, 2017

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 Jan 27, 2017

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 Jan 23, 2017

RAnet News 

Update to form (1 Administration):

  • Service Charge Reimbursement Request (REG3405)
Dec 16, 2016

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Dec 15, 2016

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Nov 3, 2016 RAnet News
Nov 1, 2016 RAnet News from 2015/02/27
Nov 1, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 25, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 24, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 13, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 11, 2016 Update Australia class types to correct 'HR' to 'MR (Medium Rigid)' and to add 'HR (Heavy Rigid)'.  No RAnet News.
Oct 7, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 5, 2016 RAnet News
Oct 4, 2016  RAnet News
Sept 30, 2016

RAnet News

Remove Expired Inventory Write-Off Record (REG0017) form.

Sept 19, 2016 RAnet News
Sept 15, 2016

Update phone numbers for Alberta Revenue.  No RAnet News.

 

Sept 12, 2016 RAnet News
Sept 6, 2016 RAnet News
Sept 1, 2016 RAnet News
August 31, 2016 Policy Update QR 1.6 updated to clarify retention requirements for out of province clients requesting their own information.
August 26, 2016 RAnet News
August 26, 2016 RAnet News
August 25, 2016 RAnet News
August 22, 2016 RAnet News
August 22, 2016 RAnet News
August 18, 2016

2.15.01 Client/Corporation Demographic Changes
QR1.2 No Charge Operator/Vehicle Services
Policy updated to add letter from municipality as an acceptable document for a no charge change of address.  No RAnet posting. 

August 9, 2016 RAnet News
August 8, 2016

RAnet News

Update links to SIU3406 (2016/04) GDL application, and GDL Exemption Guidelines.

July 25, 2016 Section 3 - Driver Licencing Forms
Refugee Appeal Form changed to a fillable PDF.
July 18, 2016 RAnet News
July 7, 2016

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June 28, 2016 RAnet News
June 27, 2016 RAnet News
June 22, 2016 RAnet News
June 20, 2016

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June 13, 2016 RAnet News
June 7, 2016 RAnet News

Section 4 - Vehicle Forms Update
Parking Sticker Request Form for Veteran's Plate form deleted from vehicle forms.

June 7, 2016

RAnet News

May 31, 2016

3.10.18 International Driver's Permit
Policy clarified to state that an IDP is only valid with a licence from the client's home jurisdiction; No RAnet news posted.

May 31, 2016

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  • 3.10.19 Tourist Licencing
May 31, 2016

4.30.02 (2-59) Restricted Radius - Transporting Own Goods/Private Bus
Policy has been updated to add 'companies transporting their own employees' as an example of a private bus operation; No RAnet News posted.

May 27, 2016  RAnet News
May 25, 2016

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May 16, 2016  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
May 3, 2016  RAnet News
May 2, 2016

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May 2, 2016

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May 2, 2016

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April 27, 2016

RAnet News

Consent for Minor - Online Only

April 19, 2016

RAnet News 

April 19, 2016 1.05.02 Batch Registry Agents
Policy has been updated to change the point of contact from District Office to Agent Support for batch office inventory orders; no RAnet News posted.
April 18, 2016

3.25.02 English Audio/Translated Knowledge Tests
Policy has been corrected to update the phone number for AT; no RAnet News posted.

April 18, 2016

3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card
Policy has been corrected to change Operator Licence Application to Identification Card Application; no RAnet News posted.

April 7, 2016

3.15.02 Out of Province Operator First
Policy has been clarified by removing 'valid (or not expired for more than 3 years)', from the policy statement; No RAnet News posted.                            

April 1. 2016  RAnet News
Mar 31, 2016  RAnet News
Mar 30, 2016 1.10.17 Restriction of Motor Vehicle Services
Policy was corrected to be consistent with the ID Card policy for situations when the client has a Maintenance Enforcement Restriction (MERST).
Mar 23, 2016 RAnet News
Mar 15, 2016  3.15.06 Operator Exchange corrected to state how to process surrendered non-reciprocal and reciprocal out of country licences.
Mar 14, 2016  RAnet News
Mar 9, 2016  QR 3.5 Licence Reclass Requirements (pdf) was updated to state that vision screening is required for all reclass services.
Mar 1, 2016  RAnet News
Feb 24, 2016 QR 1.1  Records Retention and Disposal Chart (pdf) was updated to include retention requirements for Support Our Troops licence plates.
Feb 2, 2016  RAnet News
Feb 1, 2016  RAnet News
Feb 1, 2016  RAnet News
Jan 21, 2016  RAnet News
Jan 19, 2016  RAnet News
Jan 15, 2016  RAnet News
  • 4.15.02 Operating Authority Certificate
Jan 13, 2016  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Jan 7, 2016     RAnet News
Jan 7, 2016  RAnet News
Dec 8, 2015  RAnet News
Dec 2, 2015

 QR 3.3   Condition Codes - Endorsements

Condition Codes D & T were updated.

Nov 23, 2015   RAnet News 

RAnet News

Nov 20, 2015 Policy 1.1.05.01 Automated Registry Agents updated to remove South District Office's MVID for transfer of inventory; no RAnet News posted.
Nov 10, 2015  RAnet News
Oct 9, 2015  RAnet News
Sep 16, 2015   RAnet News
Sep 15, 2015  RAnet News
Aug 28, 2015  RAnet News
Jul 29, 2015  RAnet News
Jul 21, 2015  RAnet News
Jul 14, 2015  Policy 4.50.01 Prorate Program was clarified to include the link to (1-52p) Prorated Public Service Bus – Section 4.25.03 under Private Carriers (P) in the Carrier Types table.
Jul 14, 2015  RAnet News
  • QR  3.3  Condition Codes - Endorsements (pdf)
Jul 9, 2015  The terms copies and electronic copies have been defined in the Glossary.
Jun 16, 2015  RAnet News
Jun 9, 2015  RAnet News
May 28, 2015  RAnet News
May 26, 2015  RAnet News
May 25, 2015  RAnet News
Apr 8, 2015

QR 1.12  Driver Abstracts (pdf)
QR 1.13 Commercial Driver Abstracts (CDA) (pdf)
QR 4.21 Registration Fee Chart (pdf)

Driver abstract quick references were updated to reflect changes made on July 10, 2014 and Aug 11, 2014 to policies 1.00.16 Driver Abstract and 1.00.17 Commercial Driver Abstract

Disclaimer added to QR 4.21 stating that fees are approximate and have been rounded up or down to the nearest dollar.

Apr 2, 2015

 Correction to policy 4.45.09 Specialty Licence Plates

  • Removed from subsection Reorder - Plate Not Received or Damaged in the Mail (No Charge), the bullet stating "The initial order must have been placed within 30 days"
Apr 1, 2015  RAnet News  
Apr 1, 2015

Policy 3.15.02 Out of Province Operator First has been updated to state what the requirements are for surrendered licences for Canadian Jurisdicions, Reciprocal Agreement Countries and for Non Reciprocal Countires.  See the following RAnet News items dated:

Mar 31, 2015  RAnet News
Mar 30, 2015  RAnet News
  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes
Mar 12, 2015  RAnet News; Taiwan Licence Exchange
Mar 9, 2015  RAnet News
Mar 3, 2015  RAnet News dated Feb 27, 2015
Feb 18, 2015  RAnet News
Jan 30, 2015

 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation & Registration Documents updated to reflect RAnet News dated Dec 23, 2014. 

Effective Jan 16, 2015 all prorate clients attending a registry agent office must submit their ownership document to a registry agent for imaging.

Jan 28, 2015  RAnet News
Jan 27, 2015  RAnet News
Jan 23, 2015  RAnet News
Jan 19, 2015  Changed title of subsection 1.15 from Microfilm to Imaging.
Jan 19, 2015  RAnet News
Jan 13, 2015  RAnet News
Dec 15, 2014  RAnet News
  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes
Dec 11, 2014  RAnet News
Dec 11, 2014 Policy 3.10.10 Quebec Driver's Licence has been updated to state that Quebec is reissuing licences with the 6E printed on them starting Dec 2014 – Mar 2015 (6E attestations will cease to be valid June 1, 2015).
Dec 8, 2014  Refugee Claimant Appeal (pdf) updated to remove reference to mandatory and optional supporting documents.
Nov 28, 2014  RAnet News
 Nov 26, 2014  RAnet News
Nov 25, 2014  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Nov 21, 2014 RAnet News
Nov 19, 2014 Policy 4.45.09 Specialty Licence Plates has been clarified to state that when replacing a specialty plate that was not received in the mail, a client must wait a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 60 days from the initial order date before requesting a reorder.
Nov 18, 2014  RAnet News
 Nov 17, 2014  RAnet News
Nov 13, 2014  RAnet News
Nov 4, 2014  RAnet News
Oct 16, 2014

 3.25.04 Road Tests has been clarified to state that a driver examiner will request a registry agent to view a clients image on MOVES and complete knowledge verification when the client is unable to produce photo ID.

Oct 7, 2014  RAnet News
Sep 17, 2014  RAnet News
Sep 11, 2014  RAnet News

The following note box was deleted from policy:

Note:
When there is no registration attached to the specialty plate, collect the VOC fee and place in Record Unapplied Money under the MVID of the client the plate is being VOCed to.  Complete and fax the Vehicle Registrant Change (REG3179) form (pdf) to District Office, then contact District Office to process the VOC service.

Sep 9, 2014

 RAnet News

The term defective has been defined in the Glossary.

Sep 2, 2014  RAnet News
Aug 27, 2014  RAnet News  
Aug 18, 2014  RAnet News
Aug 13, 2014  RAnet News
Aug 11, 2014 Policy 1.00.17 Commercial Driver Abstract has been updated to mirror the update to policy 1.00.16 Driver Abstract completed on July 10, 2014 (RAnet News).
Jul 29, 2014  RAnet News
Jul 25, 2014 

RAnet News

Form simplified and renamed to Authorization for Vehicle Services (REG0169) pdf.

Jul 22, 2014  RAnet News

Introduction of the Support Our Troops specialty licence plate.

Jul 10, 2014  RAnet News
Jul 7, 2014  Policy 4.55.05 Vehicle Duplicate Registration and QR 1.2 No Charge Operator / Vehicle Services clarified to state when Canada Post or a municipality requires an address change and the client has not physically moved, there is no charge for the duplicate service.
Jun 18, 2014  RAnet News
Jun 13, 2014  RAnet News
Jun 12, 2014  RAnet News
Jun 9, 2014  RAnet News
Jun 4, 2014  RAnet News
May 28, 2014 RAnet News
May 27, 2014 Minor clarifications/corrections to the following policies:
May 22, 2014 Policy 3.10.04 Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers clarified to state that when accepting a translated document, the registry agent must ensure that the document is an original and contains the following:
  • The name, contact information and signature of the individual that completed the translation.
    and
  • The name of the organization or professional designation that the individual is affiliated with.

Policy on exemptions from taking a knowledge and/or road test as well as on the required CCMTA IRE searches have also been clarified.

May 12, 2014 Further to the RAnet News on April 10, 2014, updated policy to remove requirement for the microfilm display screen prints.
Apr 17, 2014 Policy 3.05.02 Driver Licence / Identification Card Content has been clarified to state that the photo must:
  • Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections.
  • Be taken with a neutral facial expression (eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed, no smiling).
    • Client's hair must not obstruct eyes and/or facial features.

In addition, it was clarified that a new SIMS image is required when the existing image does not meet policy standards.

Apr 8, 2014 RAnet News
Mar 24, 2014  Policy 3.10.01 British Columbia Driver's Licence clarified to state that a BC class with all of the following restrictions must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence: 
  • 16 - Not permitted to operate Class 2 or 4. 
  • 51 - Oil & gas in convoy only north of 55 max 80 km/h permitted to operate. 
  • 15 - Vehicles with air brakes.

Policy 3.10.14 Reciprocal Agreement Countries clarified to include a Note Box stating:
Provisional "L" Northern Ireland licence is a learner's licence; the licence must not be exchanged for an Alberta Class 7 or 5 operator's licence.

Mar 20, 2014  RAnet News
Mar 10, 2014  Updating Code Equivalencies chart for all Canadian Jurisdictions in 3.10 - Reciprocal Licensing to reflect update in RAnet News Posting.
Feb 21, 2014  RAnet News
Feb 19, 2014 QR 3.10 Approved Translators updated to include professional in geoscience.
Dec 23, 2013 

Clarified policy 4.00.02 Insurance Documents by adding the following to the Acceptable Documents list:

  • Insurance coverage details completed on the reverse side of a computer generated Vehicle Renewal Notice.
  • Insurance coverage details completed on a Permanent Fleet Registration Renewal Notice.
Dec 18, 2013  RAnet News
Dec 12, 2013  RAnet News
Dec 11, 2013  Updated Reinstatement Condition Codes (RC Codes) - QR 3.2 based on RAnet News Posting.
Dec 10, 2013 RAnet News
Dec 5, 2013  RAnet News
 Dec 3, 2013 Updated all Canadian Jurisdiction policies in  3.10 Reciprocal Licensing to remove refence to the CCMTA IRE User Guide as CCMTA has removed it from their website.
Dec 2, 2013 

 RAnet News

Nov 28, 2013  Updated the wording used in Policy 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes under the Change of Sex Section as per the advice of legal council.
Nov 27, 2013  Removed the reference to no charge plate exchanges for motorcycle veteran plates as this was only valid until April 30, 2013.
Nov 26, 2013 

Updated Policy 3.10.17 Armed Forces Driver's Licence to remove reference to a Canadian Forces Permit and a Canadian Forces Europe Permit as these are no longer valid; replaced with Department of National Defence driver’s licence (DND 404).

Updated QR 3.2 - Reinstatement Condition Codes (RC Codes) to add referrence to the Notes Section at the end of the document for  RC codes 10, 12, 40 and 42. 

Oct 29, 2013  RAnet News
Oct 25, 2013  RAnet News
Oct 21, 2013 

 RAnet News

Oct 21, 2013  Created QR 3.12 - Acceptable Jurisdiction Abbreviations.
Oct 17, 2013  RAnet News
Oct 2, 2013  Updated QR 3.10 - Approved Translators to now include the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) and the Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities (CISOC) on the Approved Translators List.
Sep 30, 2013  The Fax and Email Cover Sheet has been updated and the new version is posted on RAnet on the Forms page.
Sep 27, 2013  RAnet News
Sep 20, 2013 RAnet News 
Sep 13, 2013 RAnet News
Sep 11, 2013  Policy Clarification

Note box has been clarified to state that a client is who is presenting their existing Alberta driver’s licence or ID Card is not required to provide additional support documents.

Aug 27, 2013  Policy Clarification

Policy clarified to state that clients must surrender their valid UK Class B licence (or Group A operator’s licence if issued before April 1,1990).

  • Effective July 1998, the UK operator’s licence became a 2 part document. If the licence was issued after July 1998, both parts must be surrendered.
Aug 21, 2013  RAnet News
Aug 20, 2013 RAnet News
Aug 19, 2013  Updated QR 4.1 - Vehicle Operations & Plate Classes to include former plate classes.
Aug 2, 2013 RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Jul 31, 2013 RAnet News
Jul 31, 2013

RAnet News

Jul 25, 2013

RAnet News

Jul 22, 2013 RAnet News
Jul 8, 2013 RAnet News
Jul 4, 2013

RAnet News

Jun 25, 2013

RAnet News

Jun 14, 2013 RAnet News
May 17, 2013 RAnet News
May 13, 2013 RAnet News
Apr 25, 2013

RAnet News

Apr 16, 2013  RAnet News
Mar 28, 2013 Policy Clarifications 

Registry agents must fax the intended meaning of the plate to District Office upon request.

Removed the 6 month benchmark for agents to offer clients early vehicle registration renewal.

Mar 14, 2013  RAnet News
Mar 12, 2013   RAnet News
Mar 5, 2013   RAnet News
Feb 26, 2013   Policy Clarifications

Policy has been clarified to state that registry agents will not be reimbursed for dishonored credit card cheques.

All information captured on all Motor Vehicle documents, including supporting documents, must be printed clearly and legibly in the spaces provided, be in black or blue ink, never contain correction fluid or tape or be altered in any way and never contain highlighter.

Photocopy the client’s original defensive driving merit course document to submit for imaging and return the original document to the client.

SFCs are only valid if the effective date is on or after January 1, 2006.

Feb 22, 2013  Policy Clarifications

Updated packing slips to state both Controlled and Non-Controlled Inventory Packing Slips.

Added an original copy of the Certificate of Driver's Licence issued by the Republic of Korea as an acceptable translation document.

Added vehicles/trailers originating in Canada do not require and Import 1 Form provided the CCMTA search confirms previous registration in Canada.

Feb 5, 2013

 Policy Clarification

Note box added to state that a Belgium operator’s licence that states “Permis De Conduire Provisoire Catégorie B Validité limitée” (Provisional Driving Permit, Category B, Limited Validity) is a learners driver’s licence with limited validity and must not be exchanged for an Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence.

Feb 4, 2013 

 Policy Clarification

Non-reciprocal out of country driver's licences and IDP's must be couriered to SIU on a daily basis.

A no charge duplicate service is issued when a client has not received their permanent driver's licence or ID card within 21 days to a maximum of 60 days from the service date.

Jan 31, 2013  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Jan 23, 2013

 RAnet News

Jan 22, 2013  Policy Clarification

A CCMTA search must be conducted to ensure the vehicle has not since been registered in a jurisdiction other than Alberta. If the vehicle has since been registered in another jurisdiction as reported on the CCMTA, a vehicle inspection is required.

Jan 17, 2013

 RAnet News

Jan 16, 2013   RAnet News
Jan 2, 2013  Policy Clarification

Policy clarified to state that commercially registered trailers (e.g. 1-tlr, 3-tlr) are excluded from the list of vehicles that do not qualify for the Permanent Fleet Program.

Dec 13, 2012   RAnet News
Dec 6, 2012  Policy Clarification

Policy clarified further regarding the Notice of Driver Education Course Completion form (TRANS0047 or DPLS0047); see November 30, 2012 revision and RAnet News.

Dec 3, 2012  Policy Clarification

Policy has been clarified; an operator return service with no refund is used when an individual surrenders an expired driver's licence or Identification Card due to:

  • A licence suspension.
  • A client requesting their driver's licence or ID Card be cancelled.
  • The death of a client and the Executor/Executrix return the deceased client's driver's licence or ID Card.
Nov 30, 2012  RAnet News
Nov 30, 2012   Policy Clarification

There is no equivalent for a Quebec licence with a Restriction Code T; therefore, full testing is required

Nov 23, 2012 Quick Reference Updates:

Date for RC Code 31 corrected; should be the same as for RC Code 32.

  • QR 3.10A Approved Translators for Document Translation

Translators with a Translator Identification Number (TIN) number were added to the approved document translators list.

Nov 21, 2012  RAnet News
Nov 20, 2012  RAnet News
Nov 19, 2012  RAnet News
Nov 6, 2012  RAnet News
Nov 6, 2012   RAnet News
Oct 29, 2012

 RAnet News

Oct 24, 2012  RAnet News
Oct 23, 2012 RAnet News
Oct 23, 2012  Policy Clarification

Policy has been clarified; an importer must provide a certificate of origin and pre-clearance letter. 

Oct 17, 2012 Policy Clarification
  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes
Policy has been clarified and the requirement for Sex Reassignment Surgery supporting documentation to be dated within 90 days has been removed.  
Oct 12, 2012  Policy Clarification

A client with an RC 6 (or an alert indicating an RC 6) must complete a road test unless they hold a valid out of province Canadian licence.

Oct 10, 2012

Policy Clarification

A client must present a:

  • Printed letter (electronic, internet, mailed or faxed) from the leasing company stating that they no longer have an interest in the vehicle.
    • The letter must be written on the leasing company’s letterhead and be signed by an individual of the leasing company.
    • If the letter is not signed, a copy of the accompanying email or fax transmittal must be presented indicating the letter came from an authentic source.
      or
  • Completed BOS issued by the leasing company.
Oct 6, 2012 Quick Reference Update

Condition Code Q correction in course name and certificate number.  Correct name is Notice of Air Brake Program Completion form (DPLS0005).

Oct 1, 2012 Policy Clarification

When the Japanese operator’s licence is not in English, the client must also present one of the following:

  • A translation of the contents of the Japanese operator’s licence provided by the Consulate General of Japan.
    or
  • A valid International Driver’s Licence/Permit in English.
Sep 20, 2012

RAnet News

Policy Clarification

An out of province vehicle must be created on MOVES using the last reported status provided this status is the next allowable status; see QR 4.9 Out of Province CCMTA Vehicle Status Chart.

Sep 12, 2012  Minor – Consent / Self-Sufficiency Policy Clarification

A minor must have their parent/guardian accompany them to the registry agent to sign the application form or have a completed Consent for a Minor form that has been validated by a registry agent.

Sep 11, 2012 Current / Overdue Fines Policy Clarification

A registry agent must not accept a cheque for payment of overdue fine(s).

Sep 10, 2012 Consent for a Minor Policy Clarification

A parent/guardian will only have to sign the Consent for a Minor Form once for and Identification Card or for a Driver's Licence.

Sep 5, 2012 RAnet News

Consent for a Minor

Aug 31, 2012

 RAnet News

Alberta's New Impaired Driving Initiative

Aug 30, 2012  RAnet News
Aug 29, 2012  RAnet News
Aug 16, 2012

 RAnet News

Aug 13, 2012 Driver Training Schools solely providing training and not transporting goods/passengers for compensation have been added to the list of exception vehicles that may be registered with a 2-59 plate class and travel outside the 10 km radius.
Jul 9, 2012  RAnet News

Clients who hold a valid Class 6 driver's licence issued by Japan must complete a Class 6 knowledge and road test when applying for an Alberta Class 6 driver's licence.

Jul 5, 2012

 RAnet News

Any payments that were made payable to the Minister of Finance must now be made payable to the Government of Alberta.

 

Jun 21, 2012  RAnet News
  • QR1.1 - Records Retention and Disposal Chart
Jun 15, 2012  Policy Update

Policy clarification.  Deleted 'for all plate cancellations' from the following paragraph:

A registry agent must complete a Registration Cancellation or Licence Plate/Cab Card Status Declaration form for all plate cancellations; see Registration Cancellation or Licence Plate/Cab Card Status Declaration (REG 3106) F 4.2 (pdf).  An additional plate processing service must be completed.

Jun 11, 2012  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Jun 1, 2012  RAnet News
May 23, 2012  RAnet News
May 17, 2012  Policy Update
  • 3.05.01 Residency

Effective February 1, 2012 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has stopped issuing citizenship certificates in the form of a photo ID card.  Citizenship Certificates are now issued on a double-sided, letter sized paper, with the Coat of Arms of Canada on the front, and a barcode on the back.

May 15, 2012  RAnet Mail
May 15, 2012

May 15, 2012 RAnet Mail 
May 7, 2012 RAnet Mail

May 2, 2012  RAnet Mail
Apr 30, 2012  RAnet Mail
Apr 19, 2012  Policy Update

All lessees and co-lessees identified on a lease agreement must be included on the vehicle registration unless the leasing company has provided written authorization for any changes to the lessees/registrants to be indicated on the vehicle registration.

Apr 18, 2012  RAnet Mail
Apr 16, 2012  Policy Update

Addition of Department of National Defence (DND) driver's licence to acceptable photo documents.

Apr 12, 2012  RAnet Mail
Mar 23, 2012  RAnet Mail
Mar 23, 2012  RAnet Mail
Mar 21, 2012  RAnet Mail
  • 1.00.03 Commercial Driver Abstract (CDA)
Mar 16, 2012  RAnet Mail
Mar 16, 2012  Policy Clarification

When a client has lost their Canadian driver's licence, an official written confirmation or a driver's abstract (not dated more than 90 days) from the other jurisdiction's licensing authority detailing the content of the driver's licence may be accepted in place of the lost driver's licence.

Mar 15, 2012  RAnet News
Mar 12, 2012  RAnet News
Feb 14, 2012  Policy Clarification

Non-commercial vehicle registration plate classes (e.g., 3-pass, 3-nmc, 3-noh,) do not qualify for the Permanent Fleet Program

Feb 8, 2012  RAnet News
Feb 6, 2012  Policy Update
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products

The Pre-Court Search product can be filed in Court and may be used as a prerequisite document for a Court Certificate.

Feb 1, 2012  RAnet Mail
Jan 13, 2012  RAnet Mail
Jan 11, 2012  RAnet Mail
  • 1.00.07 Serving Court Documents
Jan 10, 2012  RAnet Mail
Jan 5, 2012  Policy Update

Addition of Notice of Driver Education Course Completion (DPLS0047A) form issued by Alberta Motor Association (AMA).

Correction in form number for the Notice of Driver Education Course Completion Certificates - new form number is DPLS0047.

Dec 16, 2011  RAnet News
Nov 25, 2011  Policy Update

A garage insurance policy is proof of valid insurance as long as the client is registering the vehicle in the same name as indicated on the garage insurance policy.  It is not restricted to dealer plates.

Nov 14, 2011  Policy Update

Deleted Citizenship card from support documents to photo documents as a Canadian Citizenship card, also known as a Citizenship Certificate is an official document that contains the client's name, date of birth, photo and signature.

Oct 27, 2011  Policy Update

The Alberta issued Government Vehicle Inspection Certificate must not be accepted if changes or corrections have been made to any of the vehicle information or dates.

Oct 25, 2011  RAnet News
Oct 17, 2011  Policy Update

Supervisor ID in MOVES is now called Administrative ID.

Oct 13, 2011  Policy Clarification

Correction in QR 3.10A document title.
QR 3.10A Approved Translators for Document Translation

Oct 4, 2011  Policy Update

A British Columbia Class 5LDL must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence.

Oct 3, 2011  Policy Update

An operator first service is used to issue an Identification (ID) Card to an Alberta resident for the first time

Sep 15, 2011  RAnet Mail
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products
Sep 14, 2011  Quick Reference Update

All requests for Code F licences must be forwarded to the Calgary District Office:

Code F information line/check status of application:

  • 403-440-3700
Sep 13, 2011  Policy Update

When paying a current fine the client must present the original yellow copy of the offence ticket.

Sep 13, 2011  Policy Update

A client may produce a original manufacturer invoice document with vehicle particulars, NVIS/E-NVIS and a letter signed by an authorized representative of the company outlining they have purchased the vehicle directly from the manufacturer as proof of ownership.

An Electronic New Vehicle Information Statement (E-NVIS) printed by a dealership is an acceptable form of a NVIS.

Sep 9, 2011  Policy Update

When a client has passed their vision and Class 7 know test and has declassed to a Class 7 licence, the client may take a road test for the class of licence (or lower class, this does not apply to Class 6 motorcycle licence category) that they held at the time their licence expired.  The client must meet all applicable licensing requirements, including passing the knowledge test for that class of licence.

Sep 1, 2011  RAnet News
Aug 30, 2011  RAnet News
Aug 18, 2011  Policy Update
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products

Addition of Authority Level L13 - Commercial Driver Abstract

Aug 16, 2011  RAnet News
  • 1.00.03 Commercial Driver Abstract
Aug 11, 2011

 Quick Reference Update

Condition Code S correction in course name.  Correct name is Notice of Driver Education Course Completion Certificate.

Aug 10, 2011  Policy Update

A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate is required when the vehicle has a designed seating capacity of 11 or more including the driver, see Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) – Section 4.15.04.

Jul 26, 2011  Section 4 - Vehicle Forms Update
  • F 4.10 Vehicle Registration Authorization (pdf)

Vehicle Registration Authorization form added to vehicle forms.

Jul 13, 2011  Policy Update

Policy updated to reflect new IBC fees for new VIN assignment or VIN-re-assignments; see RAnet Mail.

Jul 12, 2011   Policy Update

Clients must meet the minimum vision Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards for Drivers (addition of weaker eye to chart).

Jul 12, 2011  Policy Update

There is no Alberta equivalent  for Saskatchewan Restriction Code M.

Jul 11, 2011  Quick Reference Update

Correction in Quebec driver's licence close out format.

Jun 22, 2011  Policy Update

Note Box Added

  • Vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 with less than 17 digits will not pass the Polk VINA edit check in MOVES.
Jun 21, 2011  Policy Update

Catch Up Counter Operations

  • Refund request (licence plates surrender notice). 
    • ADDED - When a client has any outstanding account balance on MOVES a registry agent must apply the refund credit to the account balance outstanding.
  • ADDED - Clerk /office errors.
  • 1.10.12 Fee Shortages

Policy Statement changed to read:

A vehicle registration service must only be processed with a fee shortage when a batch office accidently issued  a vehicle registration resulting in an error in the fee calculation.

Jun 8, 2011  Quick Reference Update

All requests for Code F licences must be forwarded to the Calgary District Office.

Jun 1, 2011 Policy Update

Correct plate class for fire trucks is 3-99.

May 31, 2011  Policy Update

Clients must meet the minimum vision Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards for Drivers and color perceptions requirements.

May 13, 2011  Policy Update

Applicants looking to receive approval as a translator must be referred to Alberta Transportation, Driver Programs and Licensing Standards at (780)
427-8901.

May 12, 2011  Policy Update

Updated policy to include definition for Converter Dollies, Jeeps and Boosters.

Apr 27, 2011  Policy Update

The 14 day grace period for transferring of licence plates does not apply if the vehicle is a commercial vehicle used for the transportation of goods or passengers for compensation.  See subsection 86(6) of the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation.

Apr 21, 2011  Policy Update
 
  • QR 3.10B Approved Translators / Professional Interpreters for Knowledge Test (pdf)

Added Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society to list.

Apr 18, 2011  RAnet News
Mar 11, 2011  Policy Update/Clarification

The 1-52 plate class is used to register a vehicle that transport passengers:

  • Over a specified route on a regular schedule.
  • As a a charter providing pre-arranged, prebooked service to a group (two or more passengers), this included vans, limousines, etc.
  • As an industrial bus (Contractual services e.g. contracted to transport Suncor employees).
  • Operating as an airport passenger service by which passengers are transported and the vehicle has an originally designed seating capacity of 11 or more passengers including the driver. 
    • From one or more pick up points to an airport and the only drop-off point is the airport.
      or
    • From an airport to one or more drop-off points and the only pick-up point is the airport.
      • Airport passenger service is exempt from operating authority but sill requires a Safety Fitness Certificate and Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVIP).
Feb 25, 2011

 RAnet News

Feb 24, 2011  Policy Update

The 10 kilometer radius does not apply to private buses as the individual or organization must provide an Operating Authority Certificate/Permit which specifies the area(s) by origin and destination that the individual or organization may operate.

Feb 8, 2011  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

Manitoba has a new multi-year renewal program in place where clients will be issued a driver's licence for up to five years but will pay their licence fees annually.  The CCMTA IRE search will only display the expiry for the number of years paid for; therefore, there may be a discrepancy between the driver's licence expiry and the CCMTA IRE search.  A confirmation letter is not required for expiry term discrepancies.

Jan 12, 2011  RAnet News
Jan 5, 2011  Policy Update

When a client indicates personal information of a medical nature exists and a medical report is not presented, a registry agent must handwrite the actual medical condition or other pertinent information on the screen print that they fax to Driver Fitness and Monitoring.

Jan 4, 2011  RAnet News
Jan 4, 2011  Policy Update

Deletion of the 1-800-232-7387 telephone number as it is no longer in use.

Jan 4, 2011  Policy Update

Clients who can present an Alberta Vehicle Registration Certificate indicating that the vehicle has been previously registered in their name and the vehicle is not currently registered in another jurisdiction will not require an Alberta vehicle inspection.

Dec 21, 2010  Policy Update

When a client can produce a previous Alberta Vehicle Registration Certificate in their name they are exempt from obtaining an Alberta vehicle inspection for that vehicle.

Dec 21, 2010  Policy Update

Addition of Fleet Safety International Notice of Driver Education Course Completion (DPLS0047A) form.

Dec 16, 2010  RAnet News
Dec 13, 2010  Policy Update

Only corporations and societies with an active or start status can be created on MOVES.

Dec 6, 2010  RAnet News
Dec 6, 2010  RAnet News
Dec 6, 2010  Policy Update

Updated and renamed the Vision Acuity Standards Chart to Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Medical Standards for Driver (as indicated on the back of the Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators Form).

Dec 2, 2010  Policy Update

Merit credits will be accepted for 2 years from the date the course was completed and can only be applied once every two years to a client's driving record.

Nov 6, 2010

RAnet News

A registry agent must only contact the Special Investigation Unit when they have viewed the MOVES image repository verifying a homeless client's file and is not completing a MOVES service. 

Nov 25, 2010  Policy Update

A registry agent must manually update all road test passes on MOVES that do not involve a licence reclassification. 

Nov 18, 2010

 Published revised F 1.4 Search Product Request Form

Historical Pre-court Searches and Court Certificates are processed by the Data Access & Contract Management Unit (DACMU) and Historical Searches and Photocopy/Certified Copies are processed by the Edmonton District Office.

Nov 17, 2010  New fillable form created for Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)
Nov 16, 2010  RAnet News
Nov 3, 2010

 3.05.01 Residency

Status report from Canada Immigration website verifying the extension request must be current.

Nov 1, 2010

 QR 3.8 CCMTA Driver's Licence Close Out Format

New column added outlining the close out format details for each province.

Oct 27, 2010  Policy Update

Updated policy to include plate code APLC3D for disabled plates.

Oct 7, 2010  RAnet News
Sep 29, 2010  Policy Update
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products

Court certificates and historical pre-court searches are prepared by the Data Access/Contract Management Unit (DACMU).

Sep 28, 2010  Policy Update

Vehicles, trailers and/or motorcycle registered and built for off road use; do not require any form of inspection or referral to Alberta Transportation.

Sep 23, 2010  Policy Update

A registry agent must submit for imaging a photocopy of the support document that was used to complete the fine override authorization service.

Sep 22, 2010  Policy Update

Alberta universities, public colleges, private colleges or technical institutes added to the government agencies eligible for 3-99 plates.

Sep 16, 2010  Vehicle Quick Reference Update

Added limousines to quick reference chart.

Sep 10, 2010  Policy Update

A registry agent must date and sign the first page of the Monthly Inventory Stage Report.

Sep 1, 2010  Policy Update

When a client has passed a knowledge test the permit must be validated with the registry agent's office validation stamp.

When a client has passed a road test the permit must be validated with a driver examiner stamp.

Aug 25, 2010  RAnet News
Aug 23, 2010  RAnet News
  • 2.15.01 Client / Corporation Demographic Changes
Aug 19, 2010  Policy Update

A client must provide the originally designed seating capacity of the bus.

Aug 18, 2010

 Policy Update

When a client's driver's licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed, a registry agent must record this information on the Alberta operator's licence application.  An official written confirmation letter from the US licensing authority detailing the content of the driver's licence may be accepted in lieu of the lost, stolen or destroyed driver's licence.  A US driver's abstract must not be accepted in lieu of the official written confirmation letter.

Aug 16, 2010  RAnet News
Aug 16, 2010  RAnet News
Aug 12, 2010

 Policy Update
A registry agent must enter either the safety fitness certificate number or 'tempissued' for temporary safety fitness certificates in the SFC field on MOVES.

Aug 10, 2010  Policy Update

Unsafe Status - Quebec
Commercial vehicles from Quebec with a:

  • CCMTA status code of 2 and a MOVES code of oop-unsafe, a normal commercial vehicle inspection is required.
  • CCMTA status code of 4 and a MOVES code of oop-unsafe, a salvage vehicle inspection is required.

If a registry agent has any question regarding a Quebec unsafe status contact Transportation Safety Services at (780) 427-8901.

Aug 9, 2010  RAnet News
Jul 21, 2010  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Jul 16, 2010  Policy Update
Jul 7, 2010  RAnet News
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products
Jun 24, 2010  Policy Update

Addition to Note Box
Do not create the vehicle on MOVES when the client:

  • Cannot provide acceptable identification and/or proof or ownership.
    or
  • Is not registering the vehicle.
    • A vehicle may be created on MOVES without being registered when it requires an Alberta vehicle inspection.
Jun 15, 2010  Policy Update

Deletion of Motor Transport Service Account Holder - MTSA attribute.  This attribute is no longer valid. Alberta Transportation now identifies their account  holders through there TRAVIS Program.

Jun 8, 2010  Policy Update

Note Box - The DFL date information must be entered from the driver's licence the client is surrendering or the operator information retrieved from the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Interprovincial Record Exchange.

Jun 7, 2010  Policy Update
  • 3.05.01 Residency

When a client's immigration document(s) have or will expire within 90 days the client must provide:

  • Confirmation from Canada Immigration (status report from Canada Immigration's website) and the postal receipt for the sent application.
    or
  • A letter from an immigration lawyer verifying that an extension application has been submitted and is under review by Canada Immigration.
Jun 4, 2010  RAnet News
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Products
Jun 3, 2010  RAnet News
May 21, 2010

Policy Update

A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate is only required when the client chooses to operate their vehicle in both the 1-55 and 1-52 plate class, see Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) – Section 4.15.04.

May 17, 2010

 QR 3.3 Condition Codes / Endorsements

Clarification regarding CC S School Bus Endorsements
Merit Credits will be accepted for 2 years from the date the course was completed.

Apr 16, 2010

 RAnet News

Apr 13, 2010  RAnet News
Apr 12, 2010  RAnet News
Mar 26, 2010  Policy Update

RC Code 6
A client must successfully pass a vision screening and a knowledge test prior to being issued a Class 7 licence when their driver's licence has been suspended for 3 or more years.

Mar 26, 2010

 Policy Update

Prior to issuing an Alberta operator's licence a registry agent must complete an across Canada CCMTA IRE search (explosive AC) for all clients from out of province or clients 18 years of age or older.
When the CCMTA IRE is not available, a registry agent must not issue an Alberta operator's licence.

Mar 26, 2010  Policy Update

The following vehicles / trailers are exempt from registration and cannot be registered by Alberta Registries:

  • Jeeps and Boosters manufactured trailers that do not directly carry a load.
  • Two and three wheel miniature motorcycles (motorcycles of less than standard size) which are not properly equipped in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act.
  • Four wheel miniature or off-highway vehicles of less than standard size which the Registrar considers would present a hazard to other highway users because of their novel size or operating characteristics.
Mar 25, 2010  Policy Update

Effective April 1, 2010 staggered registration will be implemented for prorated vehicles.  Registration expiry dates are now staggered.

Mar 25, 2010  Policy Update

An International Driver’s Licence/Permit with a valid operator’s licence issued outside Canada has been deleted from the list of documents that may be used to determine DFL.

Mar 25, 2010  Policy Update

Bar codes appearing on the bottom of Alberta Transportation (AT) forms must not be blackened out, as AT may require the bar code at a later date.

Mar 25, 2010  Policy Update

A registry agent must not accept a personal cheque for payment of current or overdue fine(s).

Feb 25, 2010  Policy Update

A medical report must be completed by a general practitioner and/or specialist who is registered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Feb 22, 2010  RAnet News
Feb 9, 2010  RAnet News
Jan 5, 2010  Policy Update

Addition of Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card to photo documents under Operator Services.

Jan 5, 2010  RAnet News
Dec 15, 2009  Policy Update
  • 1.05.01 Automated Registry Agents

Update to procedures for non-controlled inventory.

Dec 14, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.05.01 Exempted Vehicles / Trailers
  • 4.40.01 (4-tlr) Trailers
Dec 8, 2009  Policy Update

A registry agent may only charge a client their initial cost for the disposable headphones. 

Dec 1, 2009  RAnet News

When a client present a multi-page lease agreement as proof of ownership, a registry agent is only required to photocopy pages that contain the vehicle particulars, lessee/lessor particulars and relevant signatures and date.

Dec 1, 2009  RAnet News

Clients must provide proof of residency when their Alberta driver's licence has been expired for more than 6 months in accordance with Section 10(9) and Section 40(4) of the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation.

Dec 1, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

Link to CCMTA IRE User Manual added to policy.

Nov 27, 2009  RAnet News
  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Permits / Tests
Nov 18, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

Clients exchanging a Canadian driver's licence must provide proof of residency and legal presence.  When a client is presenting immigration documents for proof of legal presence in Canada a registry agent must follow the processing instructions outlined in policy Residency - Section 3.05.01 under Immigration Documents.

Nov 18, 2009

 Policy Update

  • 3.05.01 Residency

An INTERPOL Passport is not a valid document for proof of legal presence in Canada; clients must provide their valid foreign passport with the appropriate immigration documents.

Nov 10, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership Documents
  • 4.10.02 Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate

When the vehicle status on the Certificate of Title indicates flood damage, record the vehicle status on MOVES as non-repairable and no vehicle inspection is required.  The vehicle cannot be registered in Alberta.

Oct 30, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.15.01 Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC)

SFC field on MOVES

  • Enter tempissued for temporary SFC.
  • Enter the safety fitness certificate number for permanent SFC.
Oct 23, 2009

RAnet News

  • 2.15.01 Client /Corporation Demographic Changes
  • 4.55.02 Vehicle Renewal
Oct 16, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)

District Office approval is not required for:

  • Immediate family members, this includes mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, spouse, common-law spouse, and in-laws.
  • Company/individual, when the individual is the sole owner of the company.
Oct 9, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.20.01 VIN Verification
Oct 6, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.20.01 VIN Verification
  • 4.25.02 (1-52) Public Service Bus
  • 4.25.04 (1-55) Taxi Vehicles
  • 4.45.01 Antique Vehicles
Sep 28, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries

United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain
Addition of the following bullets:

  • UK photocard (4c) displays DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. 
    • Licence number begins with letters followed by numbers.
  • Northern Ireland photocard (4c) displays DVLNI - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland.
    • Licence number consists only of numbers.
Sep 25, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.10.02 Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate
Sep 22, 2009  QR Update
  • QR 4.2 Registration Classes Overview
    Addition of Disabled Parking Placards (short term).
Sep 16, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries

Republic of Korea
Deletion of the following bullet:

  • A client must present a Korean driving record summary from the country's licensing authority to ensure the client is not suspended.  An official translation of the driving record summary contents is required when not in English. 
  • A driving record is no longer required.
Sep 10, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.00.01 (4tlr) Trailers

Addition of trailers equipped with crushing equipment.

Aug 19, 2009  RAnet News
  • 3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card
Aug 12, 2009   RAnet News
  • 3.00.02 Condition Codes / Endorsements
  • QR 3.3 Condition Codes / Endorsements

Addition of Professional Driver Certificate Program.

Aug 11, 2009

 RAnet News

  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation & Registration Documents
Aug 10, 2009

 Policy Update

  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries

United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain
Provisional “L”
UK licence is a learner’s licence; the licence must not be exchanged for an Alberta Class 7 or 5 driver’s licence.

Jul 17, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

New Brunswick Endorsement Code D - Valid for motorcycles (up to 550cc) may be exchange for an Alberta Class 6 driver's licence.

Jul 16, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries

France
A client must surrender a valid Class B driver's licence issued by France or issued by the Republique of Francaise.

United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain
Clients surrendering a driver's licence from Northern or the Republic of Ireland must complete full testing.

Jul 16, 2009

 Policy Update

  • 4.10.02 Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate

The following vehicles do not require an out of province inspections:

  • Off-highway vehicles.
  • Prorate vehicles.
  • Trailers.
Jul 9, 2009  Quick Reference Update
  •  QR 4.4 Motorcycle Classes

Update to Alberta Transportation CVSR Regulation

Jun 29, 2009

 RAnet News

  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
Jun 22, 2009  RAnet News
  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
Jun 18, 2009  RAnet News
  • 1.00.02 Driver Abstracts
  • 2.20.02 Attribures Added by Government Departments
May 25, 2009

 Policy Update

  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence
  • 3.15.02 Out of Provnce Operator First

A registry agent must immediately fax any support documents to their District Office when corrections are to be made to a client file or additions/deletions of condition codes are processed to an out of province first application. 

May 12, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

A New Brunswick Class 6D driver's licence can be exchanged for an Alberta Class 6 driver's licence. 

May 7, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation and Registration Documents
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)
May 7, 2009  Policy Update
  • 2.05.01 Individual Client Names

MOVES allows 20 characters for the surname of a client.  When a client surname exceeds the maximum allowable number, enter the first 20 characters of the surname recorded on the identification document(s) presented and make a notation on the application form the full name of the client.

May 6, 2009  Quick Reference Update
  • QR 3.7 Licence Class Learning Requirements

Class 5-GDL driver's licence qualifies as a learning licence for Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 driver's licence.

May 5, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.45.03 Parking Placards and Plates

Organizations that are either profit or not for profit are issued red and white short term placards for a 1 year term.

Apr 20, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.15.01 Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC)
Apr 20, 2009

RAnet News 

  • Added link to new Service Fee Request Form to policy 1.10.17 Registry Agent Service Fee Reimbursement
  • Added new Form F1.12 Service Fee Request Form for No-Charge Road Test Permits (REG3455) to Section 1 - Administration Forms
Apr 14, 2009  Policy Update
  • 4.45.06 Ham Radio Operator Plates

Ham radio operator licence plates must not be issued for trailer registration.

Apr 8, 2009  RAnet News
  • 3.05.05 Medicals - Visions
Apr 6, 2009

Policy Update

  • 4.50.05 Salvage / Non-repairable Vehicles

Added link to policy 4.10.02 Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate

Apr 6, 2009 Policy Update
  • 1.15.01 document Preparation

Bar codes on support documents must be blackened out with a black marker.

Mar 31, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.15.03 Operator Renewal

A new SIMS image is not required if the image is less than 4 years old.

Mar 27, 2009  RAnet News
  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
Mar 24, 2009

Policy Update

  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

Registry agents must ensure they complete a driver's licence close out service for surrendered Canadian driver's licences.

Mar 24, 2009  RAnet News
  • 4.40.01 (4-tlr) Trailers
Mar 23, 2009  RAnet News
  • 1.00.01 Search Clients / Produces
Mar 16, 2009  RAnet News
  • 3.20.01 Identification (ID) Cards
  • 3.25.04 Road Tests
  • 4.40.01 (4-tlr) Trailers
Mar 11, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.00.02 Condition Codes / Endorsements
  • QR 3.3 Condition Codes / Endorsements

Condition Code F - Reenrollment Required previously titled Client temporarily out of province.

Mar 3, 2009  RAnet News
  • 1.10.17 Registry Agent Service Fee Reimbursement
  • 3.05.02 Driver Licence / Identification Card Content
  • 3.05.05 Medicals / Visions
  • QR 3.3 Condition Codes / Endorsements
  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation & Registration Documents
  • 4.35.08 (3-99) Government Owned Vehicles
  • 4.45.07 Consular Corps Plates
Feb 26, 2009

 RAnet News

  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Permits / Tests
Feb 24, 2009  Policy Update
  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment

A registry agent must not record the expiry date nor PIN number of a credit card.

Feb 19, 2009

 RAnet News

  • 4.15.01 Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC)
Feb 11, 2009

 Policy Update

  • 3.25.02 English Audio / Translated Knowledge Tests
  • QR 3.1 Fee Regulation Codes for Operator Services

Addition of Regulation Code 04-oral - this code is used when issuing an oral knowledge test.

Feb 9, 2009 Policy Update
  • 3.30.05 Reinstatement Condition Codes/Suspensions
  • QR 3.2 Reinstatement Condition Codes (RC) Codes

Addition of "Clients are required to pass a road test." under RC6

Feb 3, 2009

Policy Update

Deletion of Independent Driver Examiners - No Charge Road Test section.

Jan 16, 2009

RAnet News

  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.25.03 Road Test Permits
  • 3.25.04 Road Tests

 

Jan 14, 2009  Policy Update
  • 1.05.03 Records Retention and Disposal

Out of country and out of province licence plates may be returned to the Alberta Records Centre along with Alberta licence plates for destruction.

Jan 14, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licences
    • A Ontario Class A with an airbrake endorsement "Z" must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 1.
    • A Ontario Class A without an airbrake endorsement "Z" must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 3.
Jan 14, 2009  Policy Update  
  • 3.15.03 Operator Renewal
  • 3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card

Clients may extend their operator licence or Identification Card expiry date in conjunction with one of the following operator services:

  • Reclassification; see Operator Reclassification - Section 3.15.04
  • Condition code maintenance; see Operator Condition Code Maintenance - Section 3.15.05
  • Exchange; see Operator Exchange - Section 3.15.06
  • Duplicate; see Operator Duplicate - Section 3.15.07
Jan 12, 2009  RAnet News
  • 1.15.01 Document Preparation
  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership, Creation and Registration Documents
Jan 9, 2009  Policy Update
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence
    • A Ontario Class A with an airbrake endorsement "Z" must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 1.
    • A Ontario Class A with an airbake endorsement "Z" must be exchange for an Alberta Class 2 (medical required) or Alberta Class 3.
Dec 30, 2008  Policy Update
  • 4.45.03 Parking Placards and Disabled Plates (3-dsbl)

Damaged or returned parking placards must immediately be shredded or cut into a minimum of 4 pieces.

Quick Reference Update

  • QR 4.1 Vehicle Operation & Plate Classes

Addition of parking placards and disabled plates.

Dec 29, 2008  Quick Reference Update
  • QR 1.1 Records Retention and Disposal Chart

Addition of Current Fine Payment

Dec 29, 2008  Policy Update
  • 3.25.03 Road Test Permits

Deletion of manual road test permits from policy.

Dec 16, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 4.30.01 (2-58) Farm Vehicles
  • 4.50.03 Dual Registration Program
Dec 15, 2008  Policy Update
  • 4.20.01 VIN Verification

Registry agents must fax the copy of the NVIS card and MOVES screen print to their District Office.

Dec 10, 2008

 Policy Update

  • 1.00.02 Driver Abstracts

Consent period changed from 1 year to 3 years or until the client's employment ceases with the employer (which ever comes first).

Dec 10, 2008  Policy Update  
  • 3.10.04 Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers
    Exceptions - Clients are exempt from taking a knowledge and/or road test when they can provide proof they previously held:
  • A valid driver's licence from a non-reciprocal country provided they previously held a Canadian or reciprocal country driver's licence.
    • Clients must provide proof of consecutive licensing years.
    • Full testing is required if the client has ever been unlicensed for 3 or more years since holding a valid Canadian or reciprocal country driver's licence.
Dec 10, 2008  Policy Update 
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

Added Note Box
When the CCMTA IRE search indicates the client previously held a Canadian driver's licence and the client denies ever holding one, a registry agent must not issue an Alberta driver's licence and refer the file to their Special Investigation Unit.

Dec 2, 2008  RAnet News
  • 4.45.04 Personalized Plates
Nov 28, 2008

Civil Marriage Statement has been added as an acceptable marriage document.

  • 2.00.02 Minor - Consent / Self Sufficiency
  • 2.05.01 Individual Client Names
  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
Nov 21, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 1.05.03 Records Retention and Disposal
  • 4.55.10 Vehicle Plate Return
Nov 17, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 3.30.02 Demerit Points / Suspensions
Nov 17, 2008

 RAnet News Dated 2008 03 05

  • 4.55.10 Vehicle Plate Return
Nov  14, 2008

 RAnet News Dated 2007 01 31

  • 4.45.02 Dealer Plates

 

Oct 28, 2008  RAnet News
  • 3.05.01 Residency
Oct 20, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 3.05.02 Driver Licence / Identification Card Content
Sep 30, 2008

 Update to policy 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries

Clients must surrender all parts of their valid UK Class B or Group A driver's licence (if issued before April 1, 1990). 

Sep 29, 2008

 Update to policy 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence

A Northwest Territories Class 3 must be exchanged for an Alberta Class 3 4.

Sep 19, 2008  Update to policy 1.00.03 Confirmation Letter

A registry agent must maintain for audit purposes a copy of the confirmation request, confirmation letter and MOVES TX receipt (1 year retention).

Sep 3, 2008  Update to policy 4.35.08 (3-99) Government Vehicle
  • Deletion of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as a registration requirement for:
    • School Buses - Class 3-99sb
    • Transit Buses - Class 3-99
    • Charter Buses - Class 3-99
    • Private Buses - Class 3-99
Aug 26, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 3.00.01 Driver Licence Classification
Aug 18, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 3.20.04 Ignition Interlock Program
  • QR 3.2 Reinstatement Condition Codes
Jul 14, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 4.10.02 Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate
  • 4.45.01 Antique Vehicles
  • 4.55.01 Vehicle First
  • 4.55.03 Vehicle Transfer
Jul 2, 2008

 RAnet News

  • 3.20.04 Ignition Interlock Program
Jun 20, 2008  RAnet News
  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Permits / Tests
  • 3.25.02 English Audio / Translated Knowledge Tests
Jun 4, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to Policies

  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
  • 3.05.02 Driver Licence / Identification Card Content
May 27, 2008

 Update to policy 1.10.05 Current/Overdue Fines

  • A copy of the MOVES TX receipt must be attached to the current fine ticket and kept for one year in a registry agent office.
May 1, 2008 Update to policy 4.45.04 Personalized Plates
  • Added common-law spouse and in-laws to family members under Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC).
Apr 28, 2008  Update to Alberta Transportation Fax number in the following policies:
  • 4.10.02 Used Vehicle Inspections / Vehicle identification Number Inspection Certificate
  • 4.15.04 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP)
Apr 24, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to Policies

  • 3.20.03 Restricted Operator's Licence Program / Demerit Suspension
  • 3.25.04 Road Test
Apr 24, 2008

 Correction to Policy

  • 4.55.06 Vehicle Tab Replacement
Apr 17, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to Policies

  • 3.10.04 Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers
  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card
  • 4.00.02 Insurance Documents
  • QR 4.10 CCMTA Response & Network Codes
Apr 7, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to Policies

  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Test Permits / Tests
  • 3.25.02 English Audio / Oral Knowledge Tests
Mar 25, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to Policy

  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries
Mar 13, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.10.05 Current / Overdue Fines
Mar 5, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.05.03 Records Retention and Disposal

Update to Quick Reference

  • QR 1.1 Records Retention and Disposal Chart

New Administration Form

  • F1.11 Notice of Returned Plates for Destruction Form (REG3419)
Feb 7, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 1.00.04 Search / Abstract Billing Account
  • 1.00.05 Vehicle Information Report
Feb 7, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.20.04 Ignition Interlock Program
Feb 7, 2008

 Update to the following policies:

  • 1.00.03 Confirmation Letters 
    •  Correction in User Guide Number.
  • 2.00.02 Minor - Consent / Self Sufficiency
    • The Parent/Guardian Consent form is valid for 1 year from the date the form is signed.
  • 3.10.02 United States Driver's Licence  
    • Alberta does not recognize US air brake certificates/endorsements.
  • 4.30.02 (2-59) Restricted Radius - Transporting Own Goods/Private Bus 
    • Vehicle used as an escort vehicle if that vehicle is not primarily used as an escort vehicle.
  • 4.55.06 Vehicle Tab Replacement
    • Correction in spelling.
Jan 2, 2008

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 2.00.02 Minor - Consent/Self Sufficiency
  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
Dec 20, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 2.00.02 Minor - Consent /Self Sufficiency
  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.15.06 Operator Exchange
Dec 10, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.15.07 Operator Duplicate
Nov 28, 2007

 4.00.02 Insurance Documents

  • Change insurance agent to read insurance agency.

4.55.07 Vehicle Modify

  • Updated policy to read No Charge - Government Fee only for vehicle modify services.  
Nov 20, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 2.05.02 Acceptable Identification / Enrolment
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence
  • 4.15.01 Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC)
  • 4.15.04 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP)
  • 4.30.01 (2-58) Farm Vehicles
Sep 4, 2007

RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.20.01 Identification Card
Aug 31, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.45.01 Antique Plates
Jun 27, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to quick references:   

  • QR 1.1 Records Retention and Disposal Chart
  • QR 1.2 No Charge Operator / Vehicle Services

Update to policies: 

  • 3.05.05 Medicals / Vision
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver’s Licence
  • 3.15.03 Operator Renewal
  • 3.15.05 Operator Condition Code Maintenance
May 23, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.30.06 Vehicle Seizure
May 8, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 3.05.04 Date First Licenced (DFL)
  • 3.05.05 Medicals / Visions
Apr 18, 2007

 Update to quick reference:

  • QR 4.4 Motorcycle Classes
Apr 16, 2007

 Launch of Section 1 - Administration Manual

Updates to policies:

  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.15.06 Operator Exchange
  • 3.15.07 Operator Duplicate
  • 3.25.03 Road Test Permits
  • 3.25.04 – Road Tests
  • 4.55.04 Plate Exchange
  • 4.5505 Vehicle Duplicate Registration
  • 4.55.06 Vehicle Tab Replacement
  • 4.55.07 Vehicle Modify
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)
Apr 3, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 3.15.01 Operator First
  • 3.15.02 Out of Province Operator First
  • 3.15.03 Operator Renewal
  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.15.05 Operator Condition Code Maintenance
  • 3.15.06 Operator Exchange
  • 3.15.07 Operator Duplicate
  • 3.20.01 Identification (ID) Card
Mar 14, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 3.10.06 Armed Forces Driver’s Licence
  • 3.30.02 Demerit Points/Suspension
Mar 7, 2007

 Update to policy:

  • 4.45.06 Ham Radio Operators Plates
Mar 1, 2007

 Update to form:

  • F 4.1 Redirect Personalized Plate Order
Feb 28, 2007

 Update to policy:

  • 2.10.01 Addresses & Acceptable Abbreviations
Feb 26, 2007

 Update to policies:

  • 3.25.04 Road Test
  • 4.00.02 Insurance Documents
Feb 13, 2007

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 2.10.01 Address & Acceptable Abbreviations
  • 4.10.02 Used Vehicle Inspections/Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate
  • 4.30.02 (2-59) Restricted – Radius Transporting Own Goods/Private Bus
  • 4.55.01 Vehicle First
  • 4.55.02 Vehicle Renewal
  • 4.55.03 Vehicle Transfer
  • 4.55.04 Plate Exchange
  • 4.5505 Vehicle Duplicate Registration
  • 4.55.06 Vehicle Tab Replacement
  • 4.55.07 Vehicle Modify
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)
  • 4.55.09 Vehicle Registration Cancel
  • 4.55.10 Vehicle Plate Return
Jan 23, 2007

 RAnet News  

Update to policy:

  • 4.15.04 – Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP)

RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver’s Licence
  • 3.10.02 United States Driver’s Licence
  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries
  • 3.10.04 Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers
  • 3.10.05 Non-resident Student Licensing
  • 4.05.02 Out of Province Student

Update to quick reference:

  • QR 3.3 Condition Codes/ Endorsements
Jan 16, 2007

 RAnet News (dated December 20, 2006)

Update to policies

  • 2.20.01 Attributes Added by Registry Agents
  • 4.45.03 Parking Placards and Plates
  • Volume 4 Table of Contents
Jan 2, 2007

 RAnet News  (dated December 14, 2006)

Update to policies:

  • 4.10.02 Used Vehicle Inspection/Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate
  • 4.15.04 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP)
  • 4.15.05 Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Contacts
  • 4.50.05 Salvage/Non-repairable Vehicles

Update to quick references:

  • QR 4.8 Alberta Vehicle Status Chart
  • QR 4.9 Out of Province CCMTA Vehicle Status Chart
Dec 5, 2006

 RAnet News (dated November 27, 2006)

Update to policies:

  • 4.45.04 Personalized Plates
  • 4.55.04 Plate Exchange
Nov 28, 2006  Launch of Section 2 - Client Services
Nov 3, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.45.02 Dealer Plates
Oct 10, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.55.05 Vehicle Duplicate Registration
Sep 14, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership Documents
Sep 5, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 1.10.20 Service Fee Reimbursement
  • 3.05.05 Medicals / Visions
  • 3.10.04 Non-Reciprocal Out of Country Drivers
  • 3.25.03 Road Test Permits
  • 4.00.01 Vehicle Ownership Documents
  • 4.20.01 VIN Verification
  • 4.45.01 Antique Vehicles
  • Volume 4 – Vehicle Forms Table of Contents
May 8, 2006  Launch of Section 3- Driver Licensing
Mar 22, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.45.02 Dealer Plates
Mar 6, 2006

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Test
Feb 1, 2006

 Update to policy:

  • 4.45.08 Veterans' Plates
Dec 8, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.05.08 Medicals/Visions
Dec 6, 2005

 RAnet News

New policy:

  • 2.15.03 Change of Name/Address
Nov 18, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.10.07 Current/Overdue Fines/Non Negotiable Cheque Accounts
Oct 31, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.20.09 Ignition Interlock Program Update
Oct 17, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.10.09 Restriction of Service
Oct 6, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.10.02 Used Vehicle Inspections/Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate
Oct 4, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 4.10.02 Used Vehicle Inspections
Sep 16, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 1.00.02 Driver Abstracts
  • 1.00.03 Confirmation Letters
  • 1.00.04 Search/Abstract Billing Accounts
  • 1.05.04 Records Retention and Disposal
Sep 9, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.10.07 Current/Overdue Fines/Non Negotiable Cheque Accounts
Aug 22, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 1.00.01 Search/Client Products
  • 1.00.02 Driver Abstracts
Jul 25, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 3.05.04 Date First Licenced (DFL)
Jun 14, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.00.01 Search/Client Products (updated June 6, 2005)
May 10, 2005

 RAnet News 

Update to policies:

  • 3.00.01 Driver Licence Classification
  • 3.05.03 Minor - Consent/Self Sufficiency
  • 3.05.04 Licence Content
  • 3.05.07 Date First Licenced
  • 3.10.01 Canadian Driver's Licence
  • 3.10.02 United States Driver's Licence
  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries
  • 3.15.01 Operator First
  • 3.15.02 Operator Out of Province First
  • 3.15.03 Operator Renewal
  • 3.15.04 Operator Reclassification
  • 3.15.06 Operator Exchange
  • 3.15.07 Operator Duplicate
  • 3.20.02 Graduated Driver Licensing Program
  • 3.25.01 Knowledge Tests
  • 3.25.04 Road Permits/Test
Apr 28, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 3.10.03 Reciprocal Agreement Countries
Apr 15, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 4.30.01 (2-58) Farm Vehicles
  • 4.35.01 (3-pass) Private Passenger Vehicles
  • 4.45.03 Disabled Placards & Plates
  • 4.45.04 Personalized Plates
  • 4.45.06 Ham Radio Operator Plates
  • 4.45.08 Veterans' Plates
  • 4.55.04 Plate Exchange
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction (VOC)
Jan 31, 2005

 RAnet News

Update to policies:

  • 2.20.01 Attributes Added by Registry Agents
  • 4.45.04 Personalized Plates
  • 4.45.08 Veteran Plates
  • 4.55.04 Exchange
  • 4.55.08 Vehicle Ownership Correction
  • 4.85.01 Sample Plates and Tabs
Jan 18, 2005 

 RAnet News

Update to policy:

  • 1.00.01 Search Clients/Products