How do I renew my vehicle registration?

The eRegistry Alberta website allows you to renew your registration right now online, or set up automatic renewals and let the service handle your renewals for you. You can also renew now and set up automatic renewals for later. You are in control!

On this page:

• I want to renew my vehicle registration right now
• I want to renew my registration now and set up automatic renewals for the future
• I'm not ready to renew my registration right now, but I want to set up automatic renewals for the future

I want to renew my vehicle registration right now

When you log into your account at eRegistry.ca, you will see your Customer Dashboard. This screen gives you access to manage your account, shows the vehicles you have listed on your account and what renewal options you have set up, and lets know what reminders are coming up for you.

If you would like to renew your vehicle registration online now, here are the steps you can follow:

1. In the menu on the left side of your screen, click Renew Vehicle. You can also click the Renew Vehicle button just under the greeting on your Customer Dashboard.
2. You will see a box wanting to confirm that you have up-to-date insurance for your vehicle—click the checkbox to confirm you have valid insurance.
3. Next, you need to provide the information for your vehicle. Handy tip: If you have already set up your account, you can click the arrow next to Use a vehicle from my account and choose from the vehicles you have already listed!
   1. You can create a nickname for your vehicle (for example: "Mom's Car")
   2. Choose your Vehicle Type (for example: Class 3 Car, Truck, Van, or Motorhome)
   3. Provide your licence plate number and your vehicle's registration number. Handy Tip: If you aren't sure where to find this information, click the Find This link!
   4. Provide the address information (as it appears on your current vehicle registration).
   5. Click to confirm your vehicle is a gas or hybrid vehicle, or a fully-electric vehicle (EV).
   6. Provide the name and date of birth of the Primary Registrant for the vehicle. If you have more than one registrant on the vehicle, you can click the Add another registrant button to add registrants. Handy Tip: If you have already set up your account you can click the arrow under Use an existing registrant to choose someone you have already added to your account. 
   7. If you have more than one vehicle you would like to renew, click Add another vehicle.
   8. Once you have provided all the information for your vehicle(s) click Next. 
4. Choose a registry office to process your renewal and provide you with your registration certificate. The registry you picked when you set up your account will show up here along with the delivery options they offer. If that registry works for you, great! If your registry of choice doesn't offer the delivery options you need, and you would like to choose another, click the Change registry link above the registry listing. Handy tip: Registries are separate, private businesses in Alberta. You are welcome to choose any Alberta registry that suits your needs.
5. Choose your shipping method. The delivery options offered by your registry are listed here for you to choose from. If only one option is shown, it means that is the only option your registry offers. If you choose Pick Up, your registry will notify you when you can visit their office and pick up your registration certificate in person.
6. Choose your renewal option. You can choose from several options for each of your listed vehicles: Renew Now, Renew Now & Auto-Renew, or Auto-Renew only. To process your renewal today, you can choose either Renew Now or Renew Now & Auto-Renew. 
7. Review your order. If you chose Renew Now, you will see a breakdown of the total cost to renew your vehicle. This total includes your vehicle registration renewal fee, the online convenience fee and any shipping fees, based on your shipping option. See also: What is the online convenience fee?
8. Provide your payment information. Enter your credit card details, including the three-digit CVC code from the back of your card. Click Complete renewal.

You will see a Thanks for your order! screen, which shows your order number, order date and delivery preference, and a breakdown of what you were charged. You can also see contact info for help if you have questions, and access to set up reminders and view and manage your account.

I want to renew my registration now and set up automatic renewals for the future

When you log into your account at eRegistry.ca, you will see your Customer Dashboard. This screen gives you access to manage your account, shows the vehicles you have listed on your account and what renewal options you have set up, and lets know what reminders are coming up for you.

If you would like to renew your vehicle registration online now and also set up automatic renewals for the future, here are the steps you can follow:

1. In the menu on the left side of your screen, click Renew Vehicle. You can also click the Renew Vehicle button just under the greeting on your Customer Dashboard.
2. You will see a box wanting to confirm that you have up-to-date insurance for your vehicle—click the checkbox to confirm you have valid insurance.
3. Next, you need to provide the information for your vehicle. Handy tip: If you have already set up your account, you can click the arrow next to Use a vehicle from my account and choose from the vehicles you have already listed!
   1. You can create a nickname for your vehicle (for example: "Mom's Car")
   2. Choose your Vehicle Type (for example: Class 3 Car, Truck, Van, or Motorhome)
   3. Provide your licence plate number and your vehicle's registration number. Handy Tip: If you aren't sure where to find this information, click the Find This link!
   4. Provide the address information (as it appears on your current vehicle registration).
   5. Click to confirm your vehicle is a gas or hybrid vehicle, or a fully-electric vehicle (EV).
   6. Provide the name and date of birth of the Primary Registrant for the vehicle. If you have more than one registrant on the vehicle, you can click the Add another registrant button to add registrants. Handy Tip: If you have already set up your account you can click the arrow under Use an existing registrant to choose someone you have already added to your account. 
   7. If you have more than one vehicle you would like to renew, click Add another vehicle.
   8. Once you have provided all the information for your vehicle(s) click Next.
4. Choose a registry office to process your renewal and provide you with your registration certificate. The registry you picked when you set up your account will show up here along with the delivery options they offer. If that registry works for you, great! If your registry of choice doesn't offer the delivery options you need, and you would like to choose another, click the Change registry link above the registry listing. Handy tip: Registries are separate, private businesses in Alberta. You are welcome to choose any Alberta registry that suits your needs.
5. Choose your shipping method. The delivery options offered by your registry are listed here for you to choose from. If only one option is shown, it means that is the only option your registry offers. If you choose Pick Up, your registry will notify you when you can visit their office and pick up your registration certificate in person.
6. Choose your renewal option. You can choose from several options for each of your listed vehicles: Renew Now, Renew Now & Auto-Renew, or Auto-Renew only. To process your renewal today and set up automatic renewals going forward, you can choose Renew Now & Auto-Renew. 
7. Review your order. If you chose Renew Now & Auto-Renew, you will see a breakdown of the total cost to renew your vehicle. This total includes your vehicle registration renewal fee, the online convenience fee and any shipping fees, based on your shipping option. See also: What is the online convenience fee?
8. Provide your payment information. Enter your credit card details, including the three-digit CVC code from the back of your card. Click Complete renewal.

You will see a Thanks for your order! screen, which shows your order number, order date and delivery preference, and a breakdown of what you were charged. You can also see contact info for help if you have questions, and access to set up reminders and view and manage your account.

I'm not ready to renew my registration right now, but I want to set up automatic renewals for the future

When you log into your account at eRegistry.ca, you will see your Customer Dashboard. This screen gives you access to manage your account, shows the vehicles you have listed on your account and what renewal options you have set up, and lets know what reminders are coming up for you.

If you are not ready to renew your vehicle registration now, but you want to set up automatic renewals for the future, here are the steps you can follow:

1. In the menu on the left side of your screen, click Renew Vehicle. You can also click the Renew Vehicle button just under the greeting on your Customer Dashboard.
2. You will see a box wanting to confirm that you have up-to-date insurance for your vehicle—click the checkbox to confirm you have valid insurance.
3. Next, you need to provide the information for your vehicle. Handy tip: If you have already set up your account, you can click the arrow next to Use a vehicle from my account and choose from the vehicles you have already listed!
   1. You can create a nickname for your vehicle (for example: "Mom's Car")
   2. Choose your Vehicle Type (for example: Class 3 Car, Truck, Van, or Motorhome)
   3. Provide your licence plate number and your vehicle's registration number. Handy Tip: If you aren't sure where to find this information, click the Find This link!
   4. Provide the address information (as it appears on your current vehicle registration).
   5. Click to confirm your vehicle is a gas or hybrid vehicle, or a fully-electric vehicle (EV).
   6. Provide the name and date of birth of the Primary Registrant for the vehicle. If you have more than one registrant on the vehicle, you can click the Add another registrant button to add registrants. Handy Tip: If you have already set up your account you can click the arrow under Use an existing registrant to choose someone you have already added to your account. 
   7. If you have more than one vehicle you would like to renew, click Add another vehicle.
   8. Once you have provided all the information for your vehicle(s) click Next.
4. Choose a registry office to process your renewal and provide you with your registration certificate. The registry you picked when you set up your account will show up here along with the delivery options they offer. If that registry works for you, great! If your registry of choice doesn't offer the delivery options you need, and you would like to choose another, click the Change registry link above the registry listing. Handy tip: Registries are separate, private businesses in Alberta. You are welcome to choose any Alberta registry that suits your needs.
5. Choose your shipping method. The delivery options offered by your registry are listed here for you to choose from. If only one option is shown, it means that is the only option your registry offers. If you choose Pick Up, your registry will notify you when you can visit their office and pick up your registration certificate in person.
6. Choose your renewal option. You can choose from several options for each of your listed vehicles: Renew Now, Renew Now & Auto-Renew, or Auto-Renew only. To set up automatic renewals going forward, you can choose Auto-Renew only. 
7. You will see some information boxes, explaining that no fees are due today. You will see the licence plate numbers of the vehicles you have listed on your account, and when those vehicle registrations will be up for renewal. When the renewal time comes near, you will receive an email with a breakdown of the total costs of your Auto-Renewal before anything is charged to your credit card.
8. Provide your payment information for your future Auto-Renewal. Enter your credit card details, including the three-digit CVC code from the back of your card. Click Complete renewal.

You will see a You're all set up! screen which lists the vehicles you have scheduled for automatic renewal, and when these renewals will come due. You can also see contact info for help if you have questions, and access to set up reminders and view and manage your account.