What should I do if I have an out-of-province or international licence?

Out-of-province licence

If you have a licence from a Canadian province where Communauto operates, please register in that province, unless your plans are solely for occasional use in another branch.

If you are applying with an Alberta, Ontario, or Nova Scotia licence, we will be able to validate your driving record on your behalf (it will also be possible for us to validate your driving record if you have a New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Prince Edward Island licence).

If you are from any other province, you must provide a copy of your driver abstract covering the previous 3 years with your application.

If you have just moved to a new province, we recommend exchanging your licence prior to applying. Each province has different time frames for exchanging your licence after moving, as follows:

Out-of-country licence

If you have recently moved to Canada from another country, the above timeframes also apply for exchanging your out-of-country licence.

If you have recently moved to France, you have one year (18 months if you are European) to exchange your licence.

If your stay is temporary, you can apply with a licence from another country.

• If you are American
  • A copy of your driver’s licence
  • A copy of your passport (including your visitor visa if applicable).
• If you are from any other country
  • A copy of your driver’s licence, or an official translation of your driver’s licence from your home country, if your licence is not in French or English.
  • A copy of your passport (including your visitor visa if applicable).

Please note: A Canadian address is required to register at one of our Canadian branches.

If the address indicated on your application is different from your driver’s licence, proof of address may be required. This must be an official document such as a government document, a telephone or internet bill, or a rental lease. Proof of a temporary address will not be accepted.