Am I eligible?

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To join Communauto, you must:

  • Be at least 19 years old (Canada) or 18 years old (France)
  • Hold an eligible licence
  • Have a good driving record
  • Have a good credit record (Canadian applicants)
  • Have not been the subject of any conviction for serious or criminal conduct in the last three years (minimum)
  • Have not been guilty of any violation of impaired driving in the last three years (minimum)

Accepted licences

Province/City Accepted Licences
Alberta Class 5 or 5-GLD
Nova Scotia Class 5 or 5N
Ontario Class G or G2
Quebec Class 5 or 5 probationary
Paris Class B

Equivalent licences from other Canadian provinces are also accepted. See What should I do if I have an out-of-province or international licence? for more information.

Driving record requirements

If you have more than six years of driving experience, your record must:

  • Have no more than 6 demerit points
  • Have no more than 3 accidents involving damages over $1,000
  • Include no more than 2 of those accidents at fault

If you have less than six years of driving experience, or hold a graduated license, your record must:

  • Have no more than 3 demerit points
  • Have no more than 1 accident involving damages over $1,000, regardless of fault

Good to know: Demerit points issued in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec generally remain on your driving record for 2 years from the date of conviction.

Required documents

Canadian applicants are required to provide a driving record, as follows:

Place of issue of permit File(s) required
Alberta

3-year Standard Driver Abstract

You can request a driver abstract in person at a registry agent. The record must be no more than 3 months old. Learn more. 

Alberta applicants have the option to have Communauto validate their driver record on their behalf through its third party broker.
Nova Scotia

Insurance Driver Abstract

You can request a driver abstract by mail or in person at Access Nova Scotia. The record must be no more than 3 months old.  Learn more.

Nova Scotia applicants have the option to have Communauto validate their driver record on their behalf through its third party broker.
Ontario

3-year uncertified driving record from Service Ontario.

You can order this online, or visit a Service Ontario location in person. The record must be no more than 3 months old.

Ontario applicants have the option to have Communauto validate their driver record on their behalf through its third party broker.
Quebec

SAAQ driving record and Claims History Statement.

You have a month following your registration to provide these documents.

To find out how to order them online, see order my driving records.