Dealer Plate (X Licence Plate)
Dealer plates (X licence plates) are used by auto body shops, manufacturers, dealerships and other retailers for transporting or test driving vehicles.
Dealer plates (X licence plates) can be used to:
- loan a vehicle for fewer than 6 days
- perform test drives
- replace a vehicle under repair
Dealerships, other retailers and their subcontractors, manufacturers and auto body shops can order dealer plates.
A dealer plate can be used with the following vehicles:
- passenger vehicles
- motorcycles, mopeds and scooters
- buses and minibuses
- trucks
- equipment transport vehicles
- tool vehicles
- trailers
- off-road vehicles
If the vehicle has a A vehicle's weight, including its maximum load capacity, according to the manufacturer's specifications. of 4,500 kg or more, you must be registered in the Registre des propriétaires et des exploitants de véhicules lourds (register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles) of the Commission des transports du Québec to be allowed to operate this vehicle.
Dealer plates cannot be used with vehicles:
- that have been discarded
- whose mandatory mechanical inspection calendar was not followed
- that have been declared severely damaged or a total loss
To order one or more dealer plates, you must hold a valid road vehicle dealer licence.
Ordering through SAAQclic Commerçants
If you are a director of a dealership or retailer, you can order dealer plates through SAAQclic Commerçants (in French only), using the “Commander une plaque amovible” online service.
Upon completing the online operation, you must download and print the vehicle registration certificate and temporary licence plate. You must place the temporary licence plate on the vehicle while waiting to receive the metal licence plate in the mail.
You must also sign the registration certificate for it to be valid.
Ordering at a service centre
If you have not yet created your SAAQclic Commerçants account, please go to a service centre to order a dealer plate.
You must bring:
- your driver’s licence or another official photo ID document
- the original copy of a document authorizing you to act on behalf of the business if you are not one of its directors
You will be given a temporary licence plate and the metal licence plate will be mailed to you.
Replacing and cancelling dealer plates at one of our service outlets
Dealer plate replacement and cancellation operations are carried out at a service outlet.
If you want to replace or cancel a dealer plate, be sure to bring:
- your driver’s licence or another official photo ID document
- the original copy of a document authorizing you to act on behalf of the business if you are not one of its directors
- the licence plate (for cancellations only)
Payment options
At our service outlets, we accept payment:
- in cash
- by Interac (debit card) – not available at some service outlets
- by one or more pre-authorized debits (a cheque specimen must be provided)
- by cheque or money order
Payment by credit card is not accepted.
You must mail the Obtention d’une plaque amovible (PDF, 161.0 KB) form (in French only) to:
Service aux entreprises
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage, C-3-33
Case postale 19600, succursale Terminus
Québec (Québec) G1K 8J6
You must describe:
- the business carried out by your company
- the nature of the work being done
You must enclose:
- the retailer's written authorization to act on its behalf
- proof of insurance
We will only mail out your licence plate and registration certificate if you have paid by:
- cheque
- money order
- pre-authorized debits
You must mail the Obtention d’une plaque amovible (PDF, 161.0 KB) form (in French only) to:
Service aux entreprises
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage, C-3-33
Case postale 19600, succursale Terminus
Québec (Québec) G1K 8J6
You must describe:
- the business carried out by your company
- the nature of the work being done
We will only mail out your licence plate and registration certificate if you have paid by:
- cheque
- money order
- pre-authorized debits
Last update: June 25, 2025