Local RMV Service Improved

Drivers and vehicle owners in Guysborough County can now get their drivers’ licences, renew their vehicle registrations and file change-of-address notices without leaving town.

“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 and today’s announcement is a step in that direction.”

The minister officially launched the new service today at the Liverpool Registry of Deeds.

In March, the department started RMV service in the Guysborough, Liverpool and Shelburne Registries of Deeds. Service in the Guysborough office is available on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Area residents can now obtain licence photos, update address information and renew vehicle registrations at the Registry of Deeds at Church and Pleasant Streets. Beginners’ and road tests will continue to be at the Royal Canadian Legion on Union Street in Canso. Anyone wishing to take a test 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 vehicle registrations through safe, secure online services on our web site. These online services are an expansion -- 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 . Announcements of further service improvements and broader acceptance of credit and debit card payments are forthcoming, the minister said.