Access Nova Scotia

Check which services are available at Access Nova Scotia, including hours and what services you can access online.

Before you visit Access Nova Scotia

Before you go to Access Nova Scotia you should:

  • check if your service is available online (you might not need to visit in person)
  • book an appointment to visit in person (you can book up to 3 service options per appointment)
  • call 902-424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357 to make sure the location you plan to visit is not closed due to a statutory holiday or poor weather conditions
  • make sure the location you plan to visit offers the service you need if you haven't booked an appointment
  • plan for additional wait time to visit Access Nova Scotia if you don't have an appointment

When you visit

To help protect yourself and others, wearing a mask is recommended.

Locations, hours and services

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 Licence • Registry of Joint Stock Companies • Registry of Motor Vehicles • Residential 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.

See all Registry of Motor Vehicles locations

Contact

Call Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (excluding statutory holidays):

902-424-5200
Toll-free: 1-800-670-4357
Toll-free TTY: 1-877-404-0867

Complete the Public Enquiries Contact Form to send in questions or comments about programs and services.

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