Motor Vehicle Registration
Antique vehicles require a special license plate issued through the Prince Edward Island Antique Car Club. Under section 1(c) of the Highway Traffic Act Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations, an antique motor vehicle includes a vehicle:
which is at...
Regular annual inspections are required on commercial vehicles with gross mass over 4,500 kilograms, including trucks, truck-tractors, motor homes and buses, to ensure they comply with requirements mandated in the newest version of National Safety Code,...
You can register or renew registration for a commercial vehicle at any Access PEI location. All commercial vehicles require the following information:
Front axle rating
Number of axles
Number of tires and size of the tires
Gross Vehicle Weight...
Bona fide farmers may register farm trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kgs or more in a separate class at a reduced rate. A farm vehicle must be used exclusively for farm-related purposes such as transporting:
the farmer, family...
Effective January 1, 2015, all IRP accounts being renewed and all new IRP accounts will be registered under the new provisions of the Plan called the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP).
How the Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) Works:
All jurisdictions will...
Your motor vehicle must pass an inspection by a provincially licensed technician each year before you renew your motor vehicle registration (MVR). The inspection is required to assess the safety of the mechanical systems of your vehicle.
Following...
Driver’s licence and registration fees are being reinstated on January 1, 2020. There will continue to be free vehicle registration for electric vehicles and half-price registration for hybrid vehicles.
The annual registration fee for a private...
Can I get a refund for my vehicle’s registration?
If your vehicle’s registration has not expired, you may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the cost of the registration. Refund requirements vary based on the type of vehicle. For example, refunds...
A passenger car trailer does require registration with requirements, as follows:
Lighting : Tail lights, brake lights, licence plate lights, clearance and side lamp markers, turn signals, reflectors, mud guards, fenders (dependent on design) required...
Personalized license plates are available for passenger vehicles registered in PEI, this includes motorcycles. A personalized plate will be issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles providing that the proposed message (made up of numbers or slogan)...
All snowmobiles on Prince Edward Island must be registered annually. A snowmobile registration expires on November 30 of each year.
The registration for all other Off-Highway Motor Vehicles (ATVs, Dirt Bikes, etc.) remains good and valid until the...
You can use this online service to renew registration for the following types of vehicles:
passenger cars or taxi cab
ambulances and hearses
light trucks under 4100 kgs
motorcycles and mopeds
snowmobiles
motor homes
utility trailers under...
It is illegal to operate a right-hand drive or steer vehicle on PEI roads unless it is exempt under the PEI Highway Traffic Act.
Any right-hand drive vehicle included under the exemptions must prominently display a sign at the rear of the vehicle...
To transfer a vehicle the seller must complete and sign off the back of the registration marked vehicle permit. The seller must complete the Notification of Transfer form on the registration permit and mail within 7 days of the transfer date to:...
How do I apply for a Veteran license plate?
You can apply for a Veteran license plate at any Access PEI location in the province. Fill out an application form and provide proof of your eligibility to Access PEI.
On the application form, you will have...
If you are an active volunteer firefighter, there is no cost to register your vehicle registration which includes first-time registration for 6-17 months for a new vehicle and annual vehicle registration renewal.
You must use the free vehicle...