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Out-of-Province Drivers' Licence Exchange
If your original driver’s licence is from Canada, United States, Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man), Australia, France, South Korea, Japan or Switzerland, you may get a Prince Edward Island driver’s licence at any Access PEI location without a written knowledge exam and driving test. This only applies to driver licences for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.
You must pass a vision test, pay the appropriate fees and provide the required documents in person.
Required documents to receive a PEI driver licence
- A valid photo driver's licence from your home jurisdiction.
- Two documents that show your current address in Prince Edward Island such as a phone bill, electric bill, personal cheque, mail from federal or provincial government, rental agreement, mortgage papers, letter from your employer or any other address-related document that maybe approved.
- If required, a certified translation of your driver's licence or a translation done by the PEI Newcomer's Association.
- Immigration documents that show your legal status and length of stay in Canada.
Not from one of the countries listed above?
Appointments for driving tests can be arranged with any Access PEI office listed below. You will need to bring your own vehicle. Once you pass the driving test, provide the required documents (listed above) and pay the appropriate fees, you will receive a PEI Driver’s Licence.
The Driver's Handbook is available from any Access PEI location or online in English, French, Arabic and Chinese Simplified (Mandarin) from the Prince Edward Island Association for Newcomers.
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This information has been taken from website "Transportation and Infrastructure"