Reacquiring or Reinstating a Driver’s Licence

You may exchange this licence for a Québec licence without having to take the proficiency examinationsProficiency 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. if:

• the classes you hold on your licence issued outside Québec are equivalent to those you held in Québec
• the licence you were issued outside Québec is still valid or has been expired for fewer than 3 years

Procedure to exchange your licence

Step 1 – Schedule an appointment by telephone with a clerk, who will analyze your request

Montréal area: 514-954-7771
Elsewhere (Québec, Canada, United States): 1-888-356-6616

Step 2 – Go the the service outlet with the original documents requested when you scheduled your appointment, namely:

• your Canadian or foreign driver' licence
• proof of citizenship or right to stay in Canada
• proof of residency in Québec

In certain situations, other documents may be required. Phone us to find out if this applies to your case.

Step 3 – Pay the required fees for a licence exchange

Costs vary depending on the situation.

Go to our Foreign Licence section for the procedure to follow.

If, upon your return to Québec, your driver's licence has been expired or cancelled for fewer than 3 years, you may obtain a new licence by going to one of our service outlets and paying the required fees.

Procedure to obtain a new licence

Step 1 – Go to one of our service outlets to be issued a new licence

Step 2 – Pay the fees to obtain a new licence

You have to retake and pass the proficiency examinationsProficiency 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. (knowledge test and road tests) to obtain the requested class of licence.

Procedure to obtain a new licence

Step 1 – Schedule an appointment for the proficiency examinations

Online

Making an Appointment for a Road Test

Using our automated telephone service

In the To Reach Us page (under Appointment for a road test)

Step 2 – Go to the service outlet that was designated when you scheduled your appointment to take the knowledge test, and then take the road test, if applicable

Step 3 – Pay the test fees

• kowledge test, all classes: $11.70
• road tests:
  • Class 1, 2 or 3: $11.70 (pre-trip inspection) and $58.50 (driving a heavy vehicle)
  • class 5: $29.25
  • class 6: $29.25 (closed track road test) and $105.00 (road test)

Step 4 – Pay the licence fees (if you passed the tests)

See the applicable fees.