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Schedule of Fees for Documents and Services

made under subsection 302(1) of the

Motor Vehicle Act

R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293

O.I.C. 2015-96 (March 31, 2015, effective June 1, 2015), N.S. Reg. 126/2015



Driver’s Handbook.............................................................................................................$9.29


Administration of written or oral knowledge test required to obtain any class

of license under Section 1 or endorsement under Section 2 of the regulations

respecting the classification of drivers’ licenses..............................................................$13.18


Issuance of learner license................................................................................................$13.20


Administration of road test required to obtain class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 driver’s

license under Section 1 or an endorsement under Section 2 of the regulations

respecting the classification of drivers’ licenses..............................................................$46.09


Driver’s license: fee set out below opposite applicable class in column for period of time for which license is valid:


Driver’s License Class

1 Year

2 Year

5 Year

1

$18.65

n/a

$93.30

2

$17.40

n/a

$86.95

3

$16.10

n/a

$80.50

4

$14.95

n/a

$74.65

5

$13.65

$27.30

$68.25

6

$13.65

$27.30

$68.25

8

$12.35

n/a

$61.85


Production of photo license..............................................................................................$11.90


Administration fee for registration for less than 12 months of inter-jurisdictional

commercial truck registered under International Registration Plan..................................$66.00


Administration fee for registration for less than 12 months of vehicle that

has registered weight of 5001 kg or more and that is not registered under

International Registration Plan.........................................................................................$13.20

Motorcycle permit...........................................................................................................$46.10


Motor-driven cycle permit...............................................................................................$19.85


Permit for hearse, ambulance, service truck equipped with permanently

mounted crane.................................................................................................................$46.10


Permit for miscellaneous equipment including backhoes, well drillers and

mobile cranes..................................................................................................................$46.10


Permit for self-propelled farm equipment.......................................................................$26.10


Antique auto permit.........................................................................................................$19.85


Semi-trailer permit..........................................................................................................$46.10


Nominal registration fee..................................................................................................$33.10


Automobile dealer’s license..........................................................................................$133.25


Sub-dealer’s license......................................................................................................$133.25


Supplemental license.......................................................................................................$33.10


Dealer’s plates................................................................................................................$66.00


Motorcycle dealer’s plates..............................................................................................$26.10


Searches (vehicle ownership inquiries and similar searches).........................................$13.20


Appointment as recognized authority, under Section 6 of the regulations

respecting classification of drivers’ licenses

Initial......................................................................................................................$133.25

Renewal...................................................................................................................$66.00


Abstract of driver operating record, accident report or accident information as

permitted by subsection 98(7) or 241(1) of Motor Vehicle Act (hard copy)....................$18.65


Abstract of driver operating record as permitted by subsection 241(1)

of Motor Vehicle Act (electronic)....................................................................................$24.80


Application for restoration or reinstatement of driver’s license or privilege

of obtaining driver’s license following revocation or suspension other than

under clause 279(1)(c) or subsection 285(1) of Motor Vehicle Act................................$99.60


Interview conducted under subsection 282(4), 283(2) or 283(5)

of Motor Vehicle Act........................................................................................................$59.74


Administration of one or more conditions or requirements for restoration

of license under subsection 67(17) of Motor Vehicle Act................................................$59.74


Administration of examination or re-examination pursuant to subsection 280(2)

of Motor Vehicle Act........................................................................................................$59.74


Replacement re-validation sticker(s).................................................................................$2.30


Application for (conditional) driver’s license under subsection 284(1)

of Motor Vehicle Act........................................................................................................$33.10


Interlock license ..............................................................................................................$34.35


Duplicate permit, license, certificate of registration........................................................$13.20


Certificate of Competence issued by Signing Authority under Section 6 of the

regulations respecting classification of drivers’ licenses

Initial........................................................................................................................$66.00

Renewal...................................................................................................................$33.10


Replacement license plate.................................................................................................$5.80


Administration fee for initial issuance of veteran’s number plate......................................$5.80


Administration fee for initial issuance of conservation number plate...............................$26.10


Conservation fund fee for initial issuance of conservation number plate..........................$60.50


Replacement fee for conservation number plate...............................................................$26.10


Administration of refund issued by Registry.....................................................................$13.18


In-transit permit (single move)..........................................................................................$13.20


Automotive dealer application processing................................................................$66.00 each


Issue, re-issue or renewal of prorated registration permit or cab card..............................$13.20


Temporary Breakdown Permit...........................................................................................$62.30


Recording applicant as vehicle owner, initially or by way of transfer (except

no fee if insurer takes possession of vehicle under subsection 99A(3)

of Motor Vehicle Act)........................................................................................................$13.20


Personalized number plate

Initial application.......................................................................................................$93.35

Annual retention (payable with registration renewal fee)..........................................$26.13

Duplicate or replacement place (per set)...................................................................$26.10

Replacement plate for motorcycle..............................................................................$19.85


Sample license plate............................................................................................................$5.83


Temporary number permit, issued by Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the

purposes and period endorsed on the permit.....................................................................$13.20


Book of 20 temporary number permits to be issued by a licensed dealer for

up to 30 days for $12.10 each, pending issue of number plate and permit as

required by the Motor Vehicle Act..................................................................................$211.75


Temporary unladen weight permit.....................................................................................$17.50


Dishonoured/non-negotiable cheques

if reimbursement made within 30 days......................................................................$17.50

if reimbursement not made within 30 days................................................................$35.00


Reinstatement of Registry of Motor Vehicles services for person

refused services under subsection 269(2) of Motor Vehicle Act......................................$39.90



Last updated: 10-12-2017