News release

Local RMV Service Now Two Days a Week

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Oct. 2000 - March 2014)

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Local RMV Service Now Two Days a Week


Drivers and vehicle owners in Shelburne and Queens counties now can renew their vehicle registrations and file change-of- address notices without leaving town.

These improvements are the result of renovations and improvements at the Registry of Deeds offices on White Point Road in Liverpool and Hammond Street in Shelburne.

"We’re delivering better service to people," said Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "People in smaller communities told us they wanted better Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) service closer to home and to spend less time travelling to other communities. Service Nova Scotia is working towards delivering services when, how and where people want them. Today’s announcement is a step in that direction."

The minister was at the Liverpool Registry of Deeds today to simultaneously launch and announce the expansion of the new services.

In March, the department started one-day-a-week RMV service at the Liverpool and Shelburne deed registries on Tuesdays. Response has been so enthusiastic that these services now will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the two offices.

Area residents can now obtain licence photos, update address information and renew vehicle registrations at the deeds registry offices on Hammond Street in Shelburne or White Point Road in Liverpool. Beginners'' and road tests will continue to be at the military base on Sandy Point Road in Shelburne and the Transportation and Public Works depot on White Point Road in Liverpool. Anyone wishing to take a test at either location can book an appointment by calling 1-800-898-7668 (toll-free).

"This is one of many service improvements in the works at Service Nova Scotia," said Mr. MacIsaac. "We have established electronic self-serve kiosks at all of our access centres and most registries of deeds. Drivers can now submit change-of-address notices and renew registrations through safe, secure online services on our Web site. These online services are an extension -- rather than a replacement -- for the quality personal services that our staff provide."

On-line services can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr .

The minister also explained that significant upgrades were made to the Registry of Deeds in Liverpool, which will translate into a better work environment for staff and clients.

Announcements of further service improvements and broader acceptance of credit and debit card payments are forthcoming, the minister said.


Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Phone:902-424-2733 E-Mail: finchkh@gov.ns.ca