Falher Registries

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

⚠️ATTENTION⚠️

Please be advised that all Alberta registry offices will be affected by a province-wide system outage from June 28th to July 1st.

During this time, all driver’s licence and identification card services will be unavailable while the province completes a system update to support the rollout of the new Alberta Driver’s Licence and identification cards.

To avoid delays, we encourage customers to visit us before June 28th or after July 1st for any driver’s licence or identification transactions.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as these important system upgrades are completed.

06/03/2026

June 03, 2026

Starting July 2, driver’s licences and ID cards will include your health number and citizenship marker – just one safe, secure card for the services you rely on.
Alberta’s government is issuing new and renewed cards that will incorporate personal health numbers and Canadian citizenship markers. By combining identity, personal health numbers and citizenship information on one document, Albertans will no longer need to carry multiple pieces of ID to access programs and services.
The new cards will feature a new modern design that is reflective of the province’s rich history and identity. The new cards also include enhanced security features that will help protect against fraud. Over time, this transition will reduce and ultimately eliminate the need for paper Alberta Health Care cards.
Albertans applying for or renewing a driver’s licence or ID card will need to show proof they are legally entitled to be in Canada. Those who confirm Canadian citizenship will have a citizenship marker added to their card. Eligible non-citizens can still obtain a licence or ID card, and a one-time 60-day grace period may be available for Albertans needing additional time to obtain the required documents.
To add the personal health number onto their card, eligible Albertans must bring their Alberta Health Care card, valid ID and proof of legal entitlement when applying for or renewing a driver’s licence or ID card. Registry agents will verify Alberta Health Care eligibility in person, including for dependent family members. Once this process is complete, the personal health numbers will be added to the licence or ID card.

Release by: Alberta Government.

06/03/2026

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One of the following documents can be shown to prove permanent residency of Canada:

-Canadian provincial birth certificate
-Valid Canadian passport, NEXUS or Permanent Resident card
-Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card
-Canadian Citizenship Card with photo (dated before February 2012)
-A confirmation document, permit or resident visa issued by the Government of Canada that gives you resident status in Canada for more than the next 90 days
-Refugee claimants with a Refugee Protection Claimant Document

05/27/2026

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