Quebec SAAQ Learner's Permit Application: Forms, Corrections, and Digital vs. Paper (2026)

There is no single numbered application form. The SAAQ creates your file digitally at the service centre; you complete the required supplementary forms that apply to your situation.

What Forms Does SAAQ Require for the Quebec Class 5 Learner's Licence Application?

There is no single numbered 'permit application form' like a SAAQ permit form number. The SAAQ creates your file digitally at a service centre. You must complete two specific supplementary forms.

Required Forms for the Quebec Learner's Permit

• Consent of a Person Having Parental Authority: Mandatory for applicants under 18. Download the PDF from the SAAQ forms page.
• Declaration of Illness or Impairment (Form 6224A-30): Completed at the service centre counter to confirm medical fitness to drive.

You cannot fill out a main application form at home. Your application process starts by booking an appointment via SAAQclic and visiting an SAAQ outlet with your documents.

How Is the Quebec SAAQ Learner's Licence Application Completed Step by Step?

The application is a verification process done in-person at an SAAQ service centre. You provide information directly to a clerk who enters it into the system.

What Information Do You Provide During the SAAQ Application?

1. Personal Information: Provide your full legal name exactly as on your birth certificate and RAMQ health card.
2. Identity Numbers: Your Quebec Health Insurance Number (RAMQ) is the primary identifier.
3. Residence Address: Provide your current Quebec address. Update it in SAAQclic before your visit if needed.
4. Medical Declaration: Answer questions on the Declaration of Illness or Impairment form honestly at the counter.
5. Voter Registration: Choose if you authorize the SAAQ to share your info with Elections Quebec.
6. Organ Donation: Indicate your consent for organ donation.

Signature and Parental Consent Requirements

• Applicants 18+: You sign the application digitally on the SAAQ signature pad.
• ? Minors (Under 18): You must sign, and a parent or guardian must sign the separate Consent of a Person Having Parental Authority form. Parents cannot sign the main application for you.

Example: A 17-year-old in Laval arrived at the Henri-Bourassa service centre with an unsigned parental consent form. Their parent was at work and unreachable by phone. The clerk could not process the application, and the appointment was cancelled, requiring rescheduling.

Can the SAAQ Parental Consent Form Be Signed Electronically?

SAAQ's public instructions say the form must be completed and signed but do not state that an electronic signature is accepted for this learner's licence step. To avoid a document rejection, use the current form from SAAQ and bring a signed paper copy unless SAAQ tells you an electronic signature is acceptable.

Can a parent sign the consent form before the SAAQ appointment? Yes. The Class 5 instructions tell minors to present the form already completed and signed by the father, mother, parent or legal guardian.

Fees and Payment

• ? Learner's Licence Fee: $88.35 (valid for 18 months).
• Payment Methods: Debit card, cash, or cheque. Credit cards are not accepted.

How Do You Fix Errors on a Quebec SAAQ Learner's Licence Before and After Issuance?

Fix mistakes before submission whenever possible. If an error is found after issuance, SAAQ-caused clerical errors are corrected at no charge; an applicant-caused replacement costs $15.50 for a plastic licence or $5.45 for a paper licence. Full post-issuance correction scenarios belong in the dedicated Errors on Permit article.

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

Fixing Errors Before Submission

If you spot a mistake on a form like the parental consent before your appointment:

• ? Download and print a fresh copy. Do not use correction fluid.
• ? Correct any typos in your SAAQclic profile online immediately.

Can you cross out a mistake on a SAAQ form, or do you need a new form? For a clean application, use a fresh copy when you notice a mistake before submission. Do not use correction fluid or leave conflicting information on the form.

Fixing Errors at the Service Centre

Tell the agent about any mistake before you pay or have your photo taken. Verify all information on the screen or printout carefully.

Example: A student in Quebec City verified his information on the clerk's screen and noticed his height was listed as 165 cm instead of 175 cm. He corrected it on the spot for free. If he had signed, he would have needed a replacement licence later for a fee.

Fixing Errors After Licence Issuance

Once the licence has been issued, use the dedicated Errors on Permit article for the full correction process.

Top 3 Form Errors That Trigger Immediate Rejection at Quebec SAAQ Counters

1. Incomplete or Incorrect Parental Consent Form

• Mistake: Bringing a handwritten note instead of the official SAAQ PDF, or a form missing a parent's signature.
• Consequence: Immediate rejection at the counter.
• Download the official form, ensure the parent with legal authority signs it fully, and bring it to your appointment.

2. Name Discrepancy Between Documents

• ? Mistake: The name on your driving school attestation (e.g., 'Mike') does not match your official birth certificate ('Michel').
• ? Consequence: The clerk will require a corrected document from your school before proceeding.
• Confirm your driving school has your full legal name on file before completing Phase 1.

3. Attempting to Pay with a Credit Card

• Mistake: Assuming SAAQ service centres accept Visa or Mastercard for permit application fees.
• Consequence: Unable to complete payment, risking cancellation of your application process.
• Bring a debit card or cash. Confirm the current fee ($88.35) and have exact change or sufficient funds in your account.

Which Quebec SAAQ Learner's Permit Forms Are Digital and Which Must Be Paper?

• Digital: Your main application is created digitally by the SAAQ clerk. You use SAAQclic to book appointments and update your client file (e.g., address).
• Paper: The Parental Consent form is a paper PDF you must download, print, and bring. The Medical Declaration is typically a paper form completed at the counter.

Form Validity: There is no expiry date on the blank parental consent form. However, the information and signature must be current at the time of your application.

What Happens If You Bring an Old Version of a SAAQ Form?

Use the current form downloaded from the SAAQ website. SAAQ does not publish a blanket rule saying every older version will be accepted, so using the current version avoids a preventable counter problem.

How to Avoid SAAQ Form and Appointment Delays

• Book your SAAQclic appointment for right at 8:30 AM when the Montreal (Langelier) centre opens to avoid afternoon crowds and potential system slowdowns.
• Save your SAAQclic confirmation number on your phone. Security at busy centres like Henri-Bourassa often checks it before allowing entry.
• Review the Declaration of Illness form questions at home before your appointment to avoid hesitation or mistakes when answering the clerk.