More registry services now available online

Albertans can now order driver abstracts and vehicle information reports online.

Alberta’s government continues its work to modernize government systems and services, with two new registry services available online as of Sept. 7. The services are available through the MyAlberta eServices portal.

A driver abstract is a printed summary of an Albertan’s driving record, including merit and demerit points, convictions and suspensions. Standard and commercial driver abstracts are available for order online using a verified MyAlberta Digital ID.

A vehicle information report shows the history of a vehicle, including description (e.g., make, model, year), status (e.g., active, rebuilt), registration dates and locations, and any liens registered against the vehicle. Vehicle information reports can be ordered online with a basic MyAlberta Digital ID. Quick facts

• A verified MyAlberta Digital ID allows Albertans to authenticate their identity using their driver’s licence or identification card and access their personal and confidential motor vehicle information without requiring

• in-person service.

A basic MyAlberta Digital ID, needed to obtain such services as a vehicle information report, can be set up without the applicant verifying their identity using their driver’s licence.

• Albertans are able to download their driver abstracts and vehicle information reports directly from MyAlberta eServices after they have been purchased.

• The following registry services are also available online through MyAlberta eServices: birth registrations and birth certificate ordering one-year registration renewals for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, offhighway vehicles, and some commercial and farm vehicles duplicate vehicle registration certificates in-transit permits specialty licence plate orders