Alberta Driver’s Abstract
Alberta Driver’s Abstracts
There are 2 types of abstracts that can be requested for 3, 5 or 10 year periods.
Standard Driver Abstract
A Standard Driver Abstract provides information from an individual’s driving record, including:
The standard driver abstract does not show the individual’s driving experience or the date first licensed.
Commercial Driver Abstract
A Commercial Driver Abstract allows for employers to assess safety risks associated with a driver prior to hiring them. It provides most of the same information as the Standard Driver Abstract plus information about Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections.
However, the Commercial Driver Abstract does not include information about the driver’s appearance.
Driver’s Licence History Report
A Driver’s Licence History Report (DLHR) is an automated confirmation letter that contains a history of licences issued to you in Alberta from May 20, 2003, to the date and time the report is printed. It includes dates of licence renewals, different licence classes you have held in this time, and your Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) status and exit date.
You can only get a DLHR for your own driver’s licence. You cannot order a DHLR for someone else.
For more information, please refer to this link.
Confirmation Letter
If you are looking for any other information that is not stated on your regular/commercial driver abstract, you can order a confirmation letter. A confirmation letter must be applied in-person or by mail. (NO Fax / email request) Please contact us for more information. The processing time is approximately 4-8 weeks after we receive your application.
Online order is NOT available for Driver’s Licence History Report & Confirmation Letter
August 2024: The processing time has been increased due to a backlog at the government processing center.
Request Online – Alberta Driver’s Abstract
Online Order – Verified Alberta.ca account required
Standard Driver Abstract
Commercial Driver Abstract
Once your purchase has been completed, you can download your Standard / Commercial Driver’s Abstract from My Digital Downloads on the My Account section. No physical copy will be mailed to you.
Attention: Initial digital download of this product/service is only available between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. If you are processing this request outside of these hours, your initial digital download will be available tomorrow at 6:00 am.
Request in person – Alberta Driver’s Abstract
You will receive your driver’s abstract on the spot if you decide to come in person.
Helpful Information
Requesting a Copy of a Minor’s Abstract in person
Requesting a Copy of Another Person’s Abstract on Their Behalf
An individual who is personally known to the driver, who has written consent may apply in person for an abstract on the drivers behalf. The individual must present acceptable identification, complete a Driver Abstract Statement of Intent form (PDF) and a Driver Abstract Consent form (PDF) completed and signed by the driver whose information they are requesting. The consent and statement of intent indicate that the individual is requesting it only to transfer it to the driver and will not be compensated in any manner for receiving or transferring the driver’s abstract to the driver.
Applying from Out of Province/Country
(Mail / Courier)
Other Types of Abstract Requests
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