Effective immediately, certain Motor Registration Division (MRD) in-person services will resume, by appointment only through the online appointment calendar.

Residents will be able to visit MRD offices for licence plate replacements; written, vision and on-road testing for driver’s licences; photo capture for new licences and ID cards; in-transit permits; purchase/transfer of vehicles and the transfer of driver’s licences and vehicles for those moving to the province.

The MRD offices have been assessed and measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of staff and the general public.

Clients who do not have access to book an appointment through the online appointment calendar can call toll free 1-877-636-6867 to have a representative assist them in booking an appointment.

Members of the public can also call the numbers below to seek assistance for other service inquiries:

Residents are encouraged to continue using government’s online services for MRD transactions such as drivers’ permit testing, address changes, drivers’ licence renewals, vehicle renewals and notices of sale at MyGovNL.ca.

Any services not yet available on-line are still available via e-mail at mrd@gov.nl.ca, by phone at 1-877-636-6867 and through drop boxes established at local government services offices. Any resident availing of the drop box option is asked to not submit cash payments. A cheque or money order can be included. Clients can also indicate a credit card option for payment and include contact information for processing.

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Media contact
Krista Dalton
Digital Government and Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca