Get a licence plate

You can purchase a licence plate at a registry agent. To get a licence plate, you will need:

your driver’s licence

a Bill of Sale, or proof that the vehicle is owned by you

Your licence plate must be located in one of these places:

if the vehicle is a tractor-trailer, to the front of the vehicle

if the vehicle is a motorcycle, to the back mudguard or back fender so that it can be seen easily

on the back of the vehicle for all other types of vehicles

You’ll also get a validation sticker with your vehicle registration. The back of the sheet with the sticker on it will show you where to put it on the plate.

You can’t display more than one licence plate on your vehicle or any other type of plate that could be mistaken for a valid licence plate. Some vehicles don’t have to have a licence plate or registration. For more details, see the non-eligible vehicles page.

Types of licence plates

Alberta issues a variety of standard and specialty licence plates and permits.

For short-term registrations we offer an in-transit permit.