Knowledge tests
$12.40
Road test
Class 5 (car): $31.00
Licence Fees for the Current Year
The fees to renew, replace and exchange a driver's licence vary depending on the class(es) sought and the validity period of the licence.
The original documents that were requested when you made your appointment
Your foreign driver’s licence is valid during the first 6 months of your stay in Québec if you drive:
However, make sure that your foreign licence:
Here is the procedure to obtain a Québec licence, according to the road vehicle that you drive. You can begin the application process as soon as you arrive in Québec.
You must have held a driver’s licence authorizing you to drive a passenger vehicle for at least one year before settling in Québec and pass the Class 5 (passenger vehicle) proficiency testsProficiency examinations allow the SAAQ to check the knowledge and skills of drivers. They include both knowledge and road tests and differ based on the class of driver's licence. They are almost always mandatory when an individual wants to obtain a licence for the first time. before being eligible to obtain a Québec driver’s licence.
You must take a driving course and follow the graduated licensing process to obtain a learner’s licence.
You must take a driving course and follow the graduated licensing process.
Even if your foreign licence authorizes you to, you may not drive:
You must obtain a Québec driver’s licence corresponding to the appropriate class. To do so, you must first:
Step 1 – Meet the following conditions:
Step 2 – Request an appointment online
Request an appointment to have your driving experience acquired outside Québec recognized by completing the form on our website.
If you need help completing the form, please call 1 833 306-3041.
We will contact you within 20 business days after receiving your completed form.
Step 3 – Go to your service centre appointment with the following original documents:
In certain situations, other documents may be required. When one of our representatives contacts you to schedule an appointment, be sure to ask which documents you must bring with you.
You must have your licence translated by a translator who is a member of:
Step 4 – Pass the proficiency tests
To help you prepare for the tests, we recommend you study the following publications:
Paper versions can also be purchased at bookstores in Québec.
You can also read:
Depending on your situation, you may be able to take the knowledge tests at the service centre on the same day as your appointment, or you may have to make another appointment. The fees for the tests are $12.40.
Once you have passed the knowledge tests, you can schedule an appointment for the road test by calling one of the following numbers:
On the day of the road test, you must pay the appliable fees. If you pass the road test, you can obtain a licence.
Step 5 – Pay the applicable fees to obtain your licence
The licence fees vary depending on the licence class.
At our service outlets, we accept payment:
Payment by credit card is not accepted.
If the SAAQ considers that you have fewer than 24 months of experience driving a passenger vehicle, you will obtain a probationary licenceLicence issued to a person driving an automobile or a motorcycle alone for the first time. This licence allows the holder to acquire the driving experience necessary to obtain a driver's licence (24 months). The holder is subject to the zero-alcohol rule and the 4-demerit point bracket. . You will hold this licence until you have accumulated 24 months of driving experience. We determine your experience on the basis of your driver’s licence and driving record.
Last update: May 31, 2023