Digital Permit Access:
Quebec Digital Learner's Licence: Phone Copies vs. Printed Provisional Licence (2026)
No, you cannot download a digital copy of your Quebec Class 5 learner's licence for driving. The SAAQ requires a physical permit.
Is There an Official Digital Version of Your Quebec Class 5 Learner's Permit on SAAQclic?
Quebec does not offer a mobile learner's licence that can be shown from Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or a phone screenshot. A photo or screenshot of the licence is not an official driving document.
| Document | Accepted for driving? | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic learner's licence | Yes | Carry the physical card. |
| Official provisional licence from an eligible SAAQclic replacement | Yes | It must be downloaded, printed and signed. |
| Phone photo or screenshot | No | It is not a legal substitute for the licence. |
What Licence Document Must a Quebec Learner Driver Carry?
Carry the physical learner's licence or an official printed and signed provisional licence when one has been issued. A phone image does not count. The Highway Safety Code fine for failing to carry the required licence is $30 to $60; driving without holding the required licence is a different offence.
| Document | Status | Accepted format |
|---|---|---|
| Class 5 learner's licence | Mandatory | Plastic card or official printed and signed provisional licence |
| Vehicle registration | Mandatory | Carry the required registration document |
| Proof of insurance | Mandatory | Carry acceptable proof of insurance |
Printed vs. Phone Display of the SAAQ Provisional Licence
No. When SAAQclic issues a provisional licence during an eligible replacement, SAAQ instructs you to print the document and carry the paper copy. A PDF shown on a phone or a screenshot is not the required paper document.
Does the SAAQ provisional licence need to be signed to be valid while driving? Yes. Keep a signed paper copy with you while driving until the official licence arrives.
How Do You Replace a Lost Quebec Class 5 Learner's Permit - Online vs. In Person?
A lost or stolen learner's licence can be replaced through SAAQclic when the transaction is eligible or at an SAAQ service outlet. For 2026, the replacement fee is $15.50 for a plasticized learner's licence and $5.45 for a paper learner's licence.
For an eligible online replacement, SAAQclic can provide a provisional licence to download, print and sign so you can carry it while waiting for the official licence. See the dedicated Lost / Stolen Permit guide for documents, replacement steps and timing.
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