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Vehicle Registration, Licensing & Transfer Guide

Welcome to your complete resource for Nunavut vehicle registration, driver’s licensing, and ownership transfer procedures.

Whether you’re registering a new car, renewing your license, or transferring ownership, this guide covers the official requirements, fees, and steps you need to follow in 2026.

Nunavut Vehicle Registration

Learn how to register a vehicle in Nunavut quickly and legally. This section covers both new registrations and renewals, plus what to do if your vehicle comes from out of province or territory.

What You’ll Find:
  • New vehicle registration requirements
  • Nunavut license plate types and replacement
  • Required documents checklist
  • Out-of-province/territory vehicle registration process
  • Registration fees and renewal timelines

Understand Nunavut’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system and how to progress from a learner’s permit to a full driver’s license. Includes information for both personal and commercial licensing.

What You’ll Find:
  • Class 7 learner’s permit requirements
  • Class 5 GDL and full license process
  • License renewal and replacement
  • Commercial driver’s license categories
  • Required forms, testing, and fees

Complete your vehicle sale or purchase according to Nunavut’s official ownership transfer process. This section explains the legal requirements for both buyers and sellers.

What You’ll Find:
  • Step-by-step vehicle transfer process
  • Required documentation for both parties
  • Safety inspection requirements
  • VIN verification and vehicle history checks
  • Transfer fees and processing timelines

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New Residents

Out-of-province/territory vehicles must be registered within 90 days of establishing residency in Nunavut

Teen Drivers

Nunavut’s GDL program allows learners starting at age 14 with required supervision

Vehicle Buyers

Always perform a VIN check before purchasing a used vehicle

License Renewals

Nunavut driver’s licenses can be renewed through Department of Economic Development and Transportation offices

Emergency and Quick Help

Lost or Stolen Plates/License

Report immediately to your local RCMP and Department of Economic Development and Transportation

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