Get a driver’s licence for the first time
Available in-person only
Visit a driver and vehicle office with:
- A completed form (copies also available at driver and vehicle offices).
- Proof of legal name, date of birth, and acceptable photo identification (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
- Proof of residency in Northwest Territories (utility bill, residential lease agreement, etc.)
You will then need to book and take a written exam. Photo identification is required. Click here for the manual.
Graduated Licence Program
Stage 1 - Learner Class 7
- Must hold a Class 7 licence for 12 months suspension-free to be eligible to upgrade to Class 5P.
- Will be suspended if the driver is convicted of impaired driving or accumulates six or more demerit points.
- be at least 15-years-old.
- be accompanied by a fully licensed driver who has a minimum of 24 months experience with a full Class 5 (not a 5P) licence.
- not drive with passengers in the vehicle except one fully licensed passenger/instructor.
- not drive between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Stage 2 - Probationary Class 5P
- Must hold a Class 5P licence for 12 months suspension-free to be eligible to upgrade to Class 5.
- During the 12-month probationary stage, the licence cannot be upgraded to a commercial (Class 1, 2, 3, or 4) Licence.
- The licence will be suspended if convicted of impaired driving or if driver accumulates six or more demerit points.
- Once the driver has met the 12 month period suspension-free, they are eligible to upgrade their licence to a full Class 5 licence. This upgrade does not occur automatically and requires a visit to a driver and vehicle office.
- must be at least 16-years-old.
- must have completed the Class 7 learner stage without incurring any suspension.
Stage 3 - Full Class 5
- Must hold a Class 5P licence for 12 months suspension-free to be eligible to upgrade to Class 5.
- Driver must apply in-person to upgrade from Class 5P to Class 5 by visiting any driver and vehicle office.
Fees
- 5-year new licence: $103.00 (seniors 60+: $51.00)
- 3-year new licence: $79.00 (seniors 60+: $40.00)
- 1-year new licence: $43.00 (seniors 60+: $22.00)
- Replacement of lost, damaged, or stolen licence: $31.00 (seniors 60+: $16.00)
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5-year new licence: $103.00
5-year new licence (SENIORS 60+): $51.00
3-year new licence: $79.00
3-year new licence (SENIORS 60+): $40.00
1-year new licence: $43.00
1-year new licence (SENIORS 60+): $22.00
Replacement of lost, damaged, or stolen licence: $31.00
Replacement of lost, damaged, or stolen licence (SENIORS 60+): $16.00