Alberta Lost Learner's Permit: Replacement and Temporary Licence

A registry agent is the normal place to replace a lost Class 7 learner's licence. If you are temporarily outside Alberta or medically homebound and cannot attend in person, Alberta also provides a remote driver's licence/ID card application process.

The process includes paying a fee and receiving a temporary paper permit.

How do you replace a lost or stolen Alberta Class 7 learner's permit?

Replacement Process and Requirements

You cannot order a normal lost-permit replacement through a standard online replacement service. In most cases, go to an Alberta registry agent and provide valid identification. If you are temporarily outside Alberta or medically homebound and cannot attend in person, you may use Alberta's remote driver's licence/ID card application process.

The Alberta learner's permit guide has full eligibility details.

For Alberta permit process details, see the Alberta permit guide.

All Alberta permit requirements are covered in the Alberta permit guide.

Driving Legally and Getting a Temporary Permit You cannot drive once you realize your permit is lost.

• You must get a temporary paper permit first.
• ✓ Can you legally drive while waiting?
• ✗ No, you cannot drive until you have the temporary paper permit from the registry agent in your possession.
• How to get a temporary paper permit: The registry agent provides a 60-day temporary interim driver's licence to use while the new card is mailed.
• This allows you to resume supervised driving while your new plastic card is mailed to your address.

• ✓ A learner in Calgary lost their permit the night before a scheduled driving lesson. They visited the AMA registry on Macleod Trail at 10 AM on a Tuesday. They brought their passport and a bank statement but were turned away because their parent wasn't present. They had to reschedule the lesson for later in the week after returning with their mother.
• ✓ A student in Edmonton had their wallet stolen, which contained their Class 7 licence. They went to the Registry @ 124 St. after filing a police report for the theft. They provided their Canadian Citizenship Card and a cell phone bill. They paid the $28 fee and received their temporary permit on the spot, allowing them to continue driving practice that afternoon.
• A learner in Red Deer accidentally damaged their permit in the washing machine. They visited the Red Deer Registry on 47 Avenue during lunch hour. The line was long, causing a 45-minute wait. They used their Alberta birth certificate and a parent-signed lease agreement. The process was quick once at the counter, and they left with their 60-day temporary interim licence.

What if you lose your Alberta Class 7 licence while outside Alberta?

If you are temporarily outside Alberta and cannot attend a registry in person, Alberta allows a remote Driver's Licence/ID Card Application for eligible licence services. You must have last held an Alberta driver's licence and provide the required identification and Alberta-residency proof with the application.

Does a stolen Alberta driver's licence require a police report before replacement?

No. Alberta recommends contacting police and obtaining a police report if the licence was stolen, but the replacement page does not make a police report a mandatory first step.

Does a minor need a parent or guardian to replace a lost Class 7 licence?

Alberta's public replacement instructions do not list a separate parent-or-guardian rule for a lost-card replacement. A minor should confirm the registry's requirements before going, especially if the lost licence was also the applicant's main piece of photo identification.

Does replacing a lost Class 7 change the licence expiry date? A replacement replaces the missing or damaged card; it is not the same transaction as renewing the licence term. If the licence itself is near expiry, ask the registry whether renewal is the better transaction.

What if the lost Class 7 licence is found after the replacement is issued? Do not keep using both cards. Alberta states that it is an offence to possess more than one driver's licence, so securely destroy the old card once the replacement becomes your valid card.

How to Avoid Delays When Replacing a Class 7 Licence

Actionable steps to prevent common problems during the replacement process.

• ✓ Call the registry office ahead of your visit to confirm they accept debit/credit for the $28 duplicate driving permit fee and to ask about current wait times, avoiding a trip during peak hours.
• ✗ Check the expiry date on your proof-of-identity document before leaving home. An expired passport or citizenship card will cause an immediate rejection, forcing you to reschedule.
• ✗ If you are a minor, ensure your parent or guardian brings their own government-issued photo ID to the registry. Without it, they cannot sign the parental consent form, and your application will be delayed.