Driver's License Fees
|
License to drive this type of vehicle |
License Fee |
Class 1 |
Semi and Tractor Trailer |
$105.20 |
Class 2 |
Bus, 24 or more passengers |
$98.85 |
Class 3 |
Vehicles,14,000 kg and heavier |
$92.40 |
Class 4 |
Public passenger vehicle |
$86.55 |
Class 5 |
Regular and newly-licensed |
$80.15 |
Class 6 |
Motorcycle and motor-drive cycle |
$80.15 |
Class 7 |
Beginners |
$25.10 |
Class 8 |
Farm tractor |
$73.75 |
Upgrade from Class 7 |
$66.95 |
Upgrade from 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 |
$11.90 |
Add Endorsement A, B, C, D, E |
$11.90 |
Add Conditions |
No Charge |
Replacement |
$25.10 |
Reciprocity |
$11.90 |
Out of Province Student Exchange |
$25.10 |
NATO |
$11.90 |
Remove Graduated Drivers License "N"
(same photo) |
No Charge |
Remove Graduated Drivers License Indicator
"N" (new photo) |
$25.10 |
Change of Last Name |
$25.10 |
Change of Address (address label) |
No Charge |
Change of Address (new license produced) |
$25.10 |
Return Resident with Valid N.S. Expiry |
$25.10 |
Nova Scotia Identification Card |
$17.70 |
Replacement N.S. Identification Card |
$17.70 |
Other Driver's License Fees
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program - Initial Application Fee |
$39.50 |
Motor Vehicle Permit
Two years unless noted otherwise; based on registration date.
One-year registration means Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
The owner of every motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer who intends
to operate that vehicle upon any highway in Nova Scotia must obtain a
Motor Vehicle Permit from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The permit must
be carried by the driver while operating the vehicle.
Also, effective January 1, 2004, any time a vehicle registration
(plate) is issued or renewed for a motorized vehicle (excludes off-highway
vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and miscellaneous towed vehicles), insurance
information is required. A Statement
of Insurance form must be completed for in-person and mail requests.
For requests on-line, you must provide this information electronically.
For more information, click
here.
Alphanumeric plates are renewed for two years and cannot be renewed
more than two months before their expiry date.
Passenger Vehicle
(Including Light & Medium Commercial Vehicle) |
Motor vehicles/ station wagons |
|
0-1000 kg |
$143.30 |
1001-1500 kg |
$176.90 |
1501-3200 kg |
$221.70 |
3201-4100 kg |
$276.50 |
4101-5000 kg |
$333.90 |
Motorcycle |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$46.10 |
Motor Driven Cycle |
Moped, etc.; Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$19.85 |
Off-Highway Vehicle |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$13.20 |
Antique Auto |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$19.85 |
Off Highway Infrastructure Fund Fee |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$40.00 |
Approved Ambulance |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$46.10 |
Hearse |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$46.10 |
Camper |
1 Year |
|
0-1500 kg |
$88.45 |
1501-3200 kg |
$110.85 |
3201-4100 kg |
$138.25 |
4101-5000 kg |
$166.95 |
5001 kg and over, see
Heavy Commercial Vehicles |
|
Semi-Trailer |
Trailer towed by a truck-tractor, registered
for combined weight
(Valid to 2014) |
$46.10 |
Miscellaneous Equipment Registration |
backhoes, loaders, cranes, etc.
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) |
$46.10 |
Service trucks with permanently mounted crane |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
$46.10 |
Farm Tractor |
Permanent |
$26.10 |
Farm Truck |
See table |
|
Recording and/or Transfer Fee |
applicable to
all initial applications
and ownership transfers |
$13.20 |
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Search and Rescue Vehicles |
Two years |
No charge |
Personalized Plates
Initial Application Fee |
$93.35 + HST |
$107.35 |
Annual Registration Fees
|
Motorcycle (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) |
$46.10 |
$26.13 + HST |
$76.15 |
Passenger (One year) |
|
|
|
Registered Weight
|
Annual
Registration Fee
|
Annual
Maintenance Fee
|
Total
Annual Fee
|
0 - 1000 kg
|
$71.65
|
$26.13 + HST
|
$101.70
|
1001 - 1500 kg
|
$88.45
|
$26.13 + HST
|
$118.50
|
1501 - 3200kg
|
$110.85
|
$26.13 + HST
|
$140.90
|
3201 - 4100 kg
|
$138.25
|
$26.13 + HST
|
$168.30
|
4101 - 5000 kg
|
$166.95
|
$26.13 + HST
|
$197.00
|
Trailer Fee Schedule (January
1 to December 31)
Registered Weight |
Fee |
0-1500 kg |
$46.10 |
|
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Initial Payment
July 1 |
Initial payment
Oct. 1 |
1501-3200 kg |
$110.85 |
$67.00 |
$39.00 |
3201-4100 kg |
$138.25 |
$83.00 |
$48.00 |
4101-5000 kg |
$166.95 |
$100.00 |
$58.00 |
5001 and over refer to Heavy Commercial
Vehicles |
Commercial Fee Schedules
The permit fees for trucks, campers, buses and trailers are based on the combined
weight of the vehicle and the maximum load which is to be carried.
To determine the fee payable, add the weight of the maximum load to be
carried to the weight of the vehicle and refer to the appropriate table.
Application for registration of GVW in excess of 14,000 kg must be accompanied
by completed form MV62G to show distance between axles, tire sizes and
manufacturer's certificate of steering axle rating if steering axle weight
to be in excess of 5,500 kg.
Light and Medium Commercial
Vehicles (Two years)
Registered Weight |
Fee |
0-1500 kg |
$176.90 |
1501-3200 kg |
$221.70 |
3201-4100 kg |
$276.50 |
4101-5000 kg |
$333.90 |
5001+ kg |
See Heavy Commercial Vehicles |
Buses (One year)
Registered Weight |
Fee |
0-1500 kg |
$88.45 |
1501-3200 kg |
$110.85 |
3201-4100 kg |
$138.25 |
4101-5000 kg |
$166.95 |
5001+ kg |
See Heavy Commercial Vehicles |
Heavy Commercial Trailers
(January 1 to December 31)
- Registration fees for Heavy Commercial Trailers may be paid in two installments. The first payment, for 60% of the annual
fee, can be paid until July 15. The second payment, 40% of the annual
fee is due before July 16.
- For number plates expiring on Dec. 31, Motor Vehicle Registrations
for the new registration year go on sale on or after Nov. 1 of the current
registration year.
Fee Chart
Flexible Registration
Fee Chart for Heavy Trucks, Truck Tractors, Campers and Buses
that operate only in Nova Scotia (Class 17, 20, 23 and 28 vehicles)
Fee Chart
Farm Truck and Commercial Fisher
Truck Fee Schedule (One year)
Fee Chart
Farm Truck Permit Endorsement
The truck, with or without farm implement, farm trailer or farm wagon
attached, can be operated on a highway to transport the owner's farm products
and farm supplies only. The use of tax-free gasoline in this truck is
prohibited.
Commercial Fisherman Truck Permit Endorsement
The truck can be operated on+ a highway to transport the owner's harvest
from the sea, related equipment and supplies only.
Recognized Authority and
Signing Authority
Recognized Authority |
Initial |
$133.25 |
Renewal |
$66.00 |
Signing Authority |
Initial |
$66.00 |
Renewal |
$33.10 |
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