Department of Service Nova Scotia: contacts

Access Nova Scotia

You can also book an appointment for some services.

Amherst

144 Robert Angus Drive
Amherst, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Land RegistrationMarriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Antigonish

Antigonish Mall Annex, Suite 3
149 Church Street
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Bridgewater

81 Logan Road
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Land RegistrationMarriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Dartmouth

250 Baker Drive, Suite 134
Russell Lake West
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Digby

338 Highway 303
Digby, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Halifax

300 Horseshoe Lake Drive
Bayers Lake Business Park
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Vital Statistics has moved to the Maritime Centre (1505 Barrington Street, Halifax). Contact Vital Statistics to book an appointment, including urgent requests for marriage licence appointments.

Kentville

5 Shylah Drive, Unit 3
Kentville, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Land RegistrationMarriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Lower Sackville

486 Sackville Drive
Sackville, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Port Hawkesbury

218 MacSween Street, Suite 22
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Stellarton

94 Lawrence Boulevard
Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Sydney

Moxham Centre
380 Kings Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Alcohol and Gaming • Driver Examination & Testing • Land RegistrationMarriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Truro

15 Alderbrook Drive
Truro, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Yarmouth

Provincial Building
10 Starrs Road, Suite 127
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Registry of Motor Vehicles services only)

Services: Driver Examination & Testing • Marriage LicenceRegistry of Joint Stock CompaniesRegistry of Motor VehiclesResidential Tenancies

Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division

Toll-free: (within Nova Scotia) 1-877-565-0556
agdlicense@novascotia.ca

Dartmouth

780 Windmill Road, 2nd Floor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Phone: 902-424-6160
Fax: 902-424-6313

Mailing address: PO Box 545, Dartmouth NS B2Y 3Y8

Sydney

1030 Upper Prince Street, Suite 1
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Phone: 902-563-3495
Fax: 902-563-3430

Mailing address: 1-1030 Upper Prince Street, Sydney NS B1P 5P6

Business and Consumer Services

Phone: 902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357

Maritime Centre, 6th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: PO Box 1003, Halifax NS B3J 2X1

Business Registration Unit

Provincial Tax Rebates and Refunds

Phone: 902-424-3369
Toll-free: 1-833-302-0750
Fax: 902-424-0602

Maritime Centre, 6th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: Business Registration Unit, PO Box 1529, Halifax NS B3J 2Y4

Fuel and Tobacco Tax Returns

Phone: 902-424-3369
Toll-free: 1-833-302-0750
Fax: 902-424-0602

Maritime Centre, 6th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: Business Registration Unit, PO Box 1523, Halifax NS B3J 2Y3

Fuel Tax (Consumer Exemption Permits)

Phone: 902-424-3671
Fax: 902-424-0602

Fuel Tax (Retailers - Permits and Registrations)

Phone: 902-424-3461
Fax: 902-424-0602

Fuel Tax (Wholesalers and Manufacturers - Permits and Registrations)

Phone: 902-424-6717
Fax: 902-424-0702

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Unit

Phone: 902-424-2850
Fax: 902-424-0602
ifta@novascotia.ca

Maritime Centre, 6th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: Business Registration Unit, PO Box 755, Halifax NS B3J 2V4

Tobacco Tax (Retailers - Permits and Registrations)

Phone: 902-424-3461
Fax: 902-424-0602

Tobacco Tax (Wholesalers and Manufacturers - Permits and Registrations)

Phone: 902-424-6717
Fax: 902-424-0702

Corporate Collections Unit

Phone: 902-424-5261
Toll-free: 1-800-429-0621
Fax: 902-424-0660

Vehicle Tax Compliance Section
Phone: 902-424-7112
Toll-free: 1-800-429-0621

1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: PO Box 755, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3

First-time Home Buyers’ Rebate Program

Phone: 902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357
Fax: 902-424-0720
nsfirsthome@novascotia.ca

Maritime Centre, 6th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Mailing address: PO Box 1003, Halifax NS B3J 2X1

Land Registration

Amherst

144 Robert Angus Drive
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Phone: 1-800-898-7668

Bridgewater

81 Logan Road
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-543-5095

Dartmouth

780 Windmill Road, 3rd Floor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-424-4083

Kentville

5 Shylah Drive, Unit 3
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-679-6751

Lawrencetown

The Land Registration office in Lawrencetown has moved to Access Nova Scotia in Kentville.

Sydney

Moxham Centre
380 Kings Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-563-2280

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Phone: 902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357
Fax: 902-428-2164

Mailing address: PO Box 283, CRO, Halifax NS B3J 2N7

Provincial Tax Commission

Phone: 902-424-6538
taxcommission@novascotia.ca

Maritime Centre, 7th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: PO Box 1003, Halifax NS B3J 2X1

Registrar of Condominiums

Phone: 902-424-5139
condos@novascotia.ca

Maritime Centre, 7th Floor North
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mailing address: PO Box 1003, Halifax, NS B3J 2X1

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Toll-free: 1-800-898-7668

You can also book an appointment for some services.

Amherst

144 Robert Angus Drive
Amherst, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Antigonish

Antigonish Mall Annex
149 Church Street, Suite 3
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Baddeck

Provincial Building
6 Campbell Street
Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Beechville

27 Prospect Road
Beechville, Nova Scotia

Location is closed until further notice.

Bridgewater

81 Logan Road
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Cheticamp

Royal Canadian Legion
2 Legion Road
Cheticamp, Nova Scotia

Location is closed until further notice.

Dartmouth

250 Baker Drive, Suite 134
Russell Lake West
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Digby

338 Highway 303
Digby, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Glace Bay

Glace Bay Fire Hall
87 Reserve Street
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

Driver Examination (road tests) only available by appointment. To make an appointment, call 1-800-898-7668.

Guysborough

33 Pleasant Street
Guysborough, Nova Scotia

Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Halifax

300 Horseshoe Lake Drive
Bayers Lake Business Park
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Inverness

Fire Hall
15797 Central Avenue
Inverness, Nova Scotia

Location is closed until further notice.

Kentville

5 Shylah Drive, Unit 3
Kentville, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Liverpool

249 White Point Road
Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm • Wednesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Testing (knowledge tests) only available on Wednesday.

Lower Sackville

486 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Middleton

61 Main Street
Middleton, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

North Sydney

Firemen's Hall
14 Pierce Street
North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Driver Examination (road tests) only available by appointment. To make an appointment, call 1-800-898-7668.

Port Hawkesbury

218 MacSween Street, Suite 22
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Port Hood

218 MacSween Street, Suite 22
Port Hood, Nova Scotia

Location is closed until further notice.

Sheet Harbour

22756 #7 Highway, Suite 212
Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia

Hours: Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shelburne

2–218 Water Street
Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm • Wednesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm • Thursday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Driver Examination (road tests) only available on Wednesday and Thursday.

Stellarton

94 Lawrence Boulevard
Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Sydney

Moxham Centre
380 Kings Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Truro

15 Alderbrook Drive
Truro, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Windsor

80 Water Street
Windsor, Nova Scotia

Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm • Thursday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Driver Examination (road tests) only available on Tuesday.

Yarmouth

Provincial Building
10 Starrs Road, Suite 127
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening hours: Thursday 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Seniors Care Grant

Phone: 902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357
Fax: 902-428-2449

Mailing address: PO Box 160, STN Central, Halifax NS B3J 2M4

Vital Statistics

Phone: 902-424-4381
Toll-free: 1-877-848-2578
Fax: 902-450-7313
vstat@novascotia.ca

Maritime Centre, 5th Floor South
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Mailing address: PO Box 157, Halifax NS B3J 2M9

Vital Statistics has moved to the Maritime Centre. In-person services are only available for urgent requests (you need to contact Vital Statistics to book an appointment). Marriage licences are available by appointment at Access Nova Scotia.