Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the registry's own website, checked 2026-10-01. Holiday hours can differ.
Address and contact
| Address | Unit 103, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A6 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (403) 762-2177 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | thebanffregistry.com |
| Road tests | Books Class 5 and 6 road tests |
| Region | Calgary Region |
Services at this registry
Alberta registry agents are private businesses licensed to deliver government registry services. Like other registries in the province, The Banff Registry can help with:
- Driver's licence renewal, replacement and class changes
- Alberta ID cards
- Vehicle registration, renewals and licence plates
- Driver abstracts and driving records
- Birth, marriage and death certificate applications
- Land titles and personal property (lien) searches
- Alberta Health Care registration
- Class 5 and Class 6 road test bookings
Not every location offers every product (some land titles and corporate filings, for example). If you need something specific, call ahead.
What it costs
The government fee is the same everywhere, and most common products have a maximum service charge that no registry can go over. From the Registry Agent Product Catalogue (October 2026):
| Service | Government fee | Max. registry charge | Most you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's licence, 5 years | $90.00 | $13.65 | $103.65 |
| ID card, 5 years | $50.00 | $9.45 | $59.45 |
| Vehicle registration, 1 year | $87.00 | $15.00 | $102.00 |
| Knowledge test | $5.00 | $12.60 | $17.60 |
| Class 5 road test | $7.00 | Set by registry | $7.00 + registry fee |
What to bring
- Licence renewal: your current licence or other accepted ID. A new photo is taken if yours is 4 or more years old. Full checklist.
- Vehicle registration: proof of ownership, valid insurance in your name and ID. Full checklist.
- ID card: proof of identity, Alberta residency and legal status in Canada. Full checklist.
Nearest registries
- Canmore Registry · Canmore · 19 km · road tests
- Bragg Creek Insurance Services · Bragg Creek · 75 km
- Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries · Cochrane · 77 km · road tests
- Sundre Registries · Sundre · 94 km · road tests
- Crowfoot Plates Registry · Calgary · 96 km · road tests
- Registry @ West 85th · Calgary · 96 km · road tests
Questions about The Banff Registry
What are the hours of The Banff Registry?
The Banff Registry is open on the weekdays shown in the table above, and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm. Holiday hours can differ.
Does The Banff Registry do road tests?
Yes. It is on the Government of Alberta list of registry agents that book Class 5 and Class 6 road tests. The government fee is $7.00 plus a service charge set by the registry.
How much does a driver's licence renewal cost at The Banff Registry?
A 5-year Alberta driver's licence costs a $90.00 government fee plus a registry service charge of up to $13.65, so $103.65 at most. The same caps apply at every registry. See all registry fees.
Can I renew my vehicle registration online instead?
Eligible passenger vehicle registrations can be renewed online through Alberta eServices. In person, a 1-year registration is a $87.00 government fee plus up to $15.00 service charge.
Address, phone and road test status from the Government of Alberta registry agent finder and road test registry list, checked 2026-10-01. Fees from the Registry Agent Product Catalogue (October 2026). This is an independent directory, not the registry's or the government's website. Page reviewed October 1, 2026.