Photo identification is available for Alberta residents who do not or cannot hold a valid Alberta business licence. Photo identification is only available to Alberta residents who do not or cannot hold a valid Alberta business licence. The card is clearly marked for identification purposes only and in no way gives the person the right to drive a motor vehicle. If you reside in Alberta, can legally live in Canada, and do not have a valid driver`s license, you can apply for an ID card that can be used as photo ID. * Minors can have their parents/guardians sign on their behalf to prove their residency in Alberta and instead of the photo application, applicants must present the following 5 types of identification documents to be eligible for an ID card. A single document can be used to meet multiple requirements. Note: A candidate who meets all requirements except the photo may still be eligible for this service. Please bring all applicable documents to a registrar for review. To do this, you can present a government-issued photo ID, including your full name, physical address, and photo. Otherwise, you`ll need to display two ID blocks, both of which contain your full name and one with your current physical address.
See what we accept below: If you are applying for an ID card for the first time or if your ID card has expired for 6 months or more, you will need to present official photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of legal claim. Click here to see acceptable supporting documents you can provide. Click here to see acceptable supporting documents you can provide. Have you lost your ID card? We can order a duplicate of the ID card for you. The cost is $28. You have the same photo as before, but you need to sign for the card. Please bring another piece of identification (e.g. birth certificate or passport and at least two couriers) we can verify your identity. You must prove that you live in Alberta and that you can legally live in Canada.
If you have an identity card and then upgrade to a driver`s license, a prorated amount remaining on the identity card will be applied to the driver`s license. To apply for or renew an ID card, you must go to the registry in person – you cannot allow another person to enter on your behalf. The minimum age to obtain an identity card is 12 years. Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to give consent. The identity card is issued for a period of 5 years. Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday, closed on statutory holidays) Phone: 780-427-7013 Toll-free: 310-0000 in front of the phone number (in Alberta) To apply for an Alberta ID, visit an authorized registration agent in Alberta. An Alberta IDENTIFICATION card is provided for identification purposes only and does not allow the holder to drive a motor vehicle. The identity card is valid for 5 years.
If your driver`s license or ID card doesn`t have your current address, you can use it as identification, in combination with another PIECE of ID that shows your current physical address. The minimum age for holding an identity card is 12 years. If you are a student from outside Alberta, you can prove your residency in Alberta by submitting a letter from the accredited College or University in Alberta stating that you are a full-time student. * All permits must be valid for at least the next 90 days. If this is not the case, proof must be provided that an extension has been requested. Extension documents can only be used to fill in the legal presence part. If you are unable to provide identification or cannot confirm your current physical address, you can obtain a guarantee from another registered voter in your riding. The minimum age to hold an Alberta IDENTITY card is 12 years. Applicants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to apply. You cannot have an ID card and a driver`s license (from another jurisdiction) at the same time. Driver`s licence and identity cards that contain only one mailing address (e.g., po box) To obtain an identity card, the person must present acceptable identification.
The minimum age is 12 and applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to give consent. In the specific cases listed below, the authentication form is used instead of having a voter guaranteeing physically present. However, the signing authority has a position of authority that ensures that the designated voter can be confirmed as eligible. Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to give consent. * The minimum age is 12 years. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian to apply for the identity card. For a complete list of allowed identification types, click here. *The above is not an exhaustive list. All Albertans are encouraged to bring the documentation to an office to see if they qualify for processing exceptions. You can prove that you are a resident of Alberta by presenting the registrar with a utility bill or other statement sent to your place of residence. Electronic account statements, such as bank statements, are not allowed.
*All residency documents must be dated within 90 days of the identity request. For people who cannot or do not want to have an Alberta driver`s licence, an Alberta ID card is available. The cost is $49 for a five-year term. The only exception to residency in Alberta is for students who reside in another jurisdiction but are attending an accredited institution in Alberta on a full-time basis. These individuals can apply for an Alberta Identity Card. You must provide a letter from the institution verifying the status of a full-time student. *SIN cards, electronic travel authorizations, PR visas and immigrant visas are not accepted. We can also establish your identity by means of a certificate. To vote, you will need to present identification to prove your identity and current address. Authorized persons are known to Elections Alberta in advance.
For more information on using certificates or to apply to become a signer, please contact us. If you are a student from another jurisdiction and you are attending an accredited school in Alberta, you can apply for an ID card. To prove that you can legally live in Canada, you can provide the registrar with one of the following information: If you are looking at two identifiers, make sure that both include your full name and that this part displays your current physical address.
