Shoro.aiBudget for test retakes. A realistic total for your permit application fee, including 1-2 failures, is $127 to $144. Pass on first try: $17 (test) + $93 (card) = $110 total. Fail once, pass on second try: ($17 x 2) + $93 = $127 total. Fail twice, pass on third try: ($17 x 3) + $93 = $144 total. The $17 test fee includes the registry service charge. After passing, pay the separate $93 licence card fee..
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You pay two separate fees to a private registry agent.
| Fee Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test | $17 | Per attempt; no refund on fail |
| 5-year licence card | $93 | Paid once after passing |
| Replacement permit | $28 | Lost, stolen, or damaged |
| Vision screening | Included | Done at registry counter |
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Test (First Attempt) | $17.00 | Mandatory 30-question test. Paid before taking the test. |
| Licence Card Issuance (5-Year) | $93.00 | Paid only after passing knowledge and vision tests. |
| Knowledge Test Retake | $17.00 | Per attempt after a failure. You can retake once per day : the next calendar day. |
| Vision Screening | No separate fee | Conducted at the registry as part of the application. |
One Okotoks applicant learned the hard way: Debit card hit its daily spending limit at the Registry counter.
No payment plans exist; all government and registry fees are paid upfront. The main hidden costs are for document preparation and payment method surcharges.
Bring original, physical copies of all required ID.
A teen in Calgary was rejected at the 'South Trail Crossing Registry' because they only had a photo of their birth certificate on their phone, causing a reschedule and loss of a day's work for their parent.
Use the official Alberta practice knowledge test online.
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