Getting Your Learner's Licence in Lethbridge, Alberta
In Alberta, you obtain a Class 7 Learner's Licence at any Alberta Registry Agent office. In Lethbridge, two locations:
1. Lethbridge Registry
- Address: 305 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3V7
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (closed weekends/holidays)
2. Lethbridge-South Registry
- Address: 3929 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4T9
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
What to Bring
- ID: 2 pieces (1 photo + 1 other) – e.g., passport, birth cert, PR card, Alberta ID.
- Proof of Alberta residence: Utility bill, bank statement, lease (if address not on photo ID).
- Parental consent (if under 18) – Form signed at registry.
- Fee: ~$17 (knowledge test) + $65 (licence card) = ~$82 total.
Process
- Pass vision screening.
- Pass knowledge test (30 multiple-choice; 25 correct to pass). Study the Driver's Guide.
- Get temporary paper licence; card mailed in 2–3 weeks.
Class 7 restrictions: 0% BAC, supervised driving (full Class 5 driver, 3+ years), no midnight–5 AM driving, no more passengers than seatbelts.