Department of Community Services

Motor Vehicles Frequently Asked Questions

Driver Licensing

  1. My insurance company needs my driver's abstract. How do I get one?

    The easiest way is to make application at any of the Territorial Agent offices or the main Motor Vehicles office in Whitehorse. The cost is $10.00 and you must provide picture identification. Your driver’s licence is a good choice.
  2. I lost my wallet. How do I go about getting a duplicate licence?

    When you received your Yukon Driver’s Licence from Motor Vehicles you may have given permission for them to keep the second photo on file, if you have, then simply present yourself to a Yukon Motor Vehicles office and we may be able to issue a duplicate licence for you. If you haven't given permission for Motor Vehicles to retain your second photo, it's a bit more complicated. You must then present other identification as you did when you first got your licence. The fee is $3.00 for a duplicate licence.
  3. I want to upgrade my licence. How do I go about that task?

    To upgrade your driver’s licence to a commercial [2.2MB ] or motorcycle licence [3.7MB ], you must study for the written test and practice for the road test. Click on the above links to the books you may want to use for your studies.

    The information on the classes of licence can be found in the Driver's Basic Handbook for Cars and Light Trucks [1.9MB ]. There is a $20.00 fee for the written and a $20.00 fee for the road test. A driver's medical will be required for any commercial licence.

Vehicle Registration

  1. How much does it cost to register my car?

    The fees start at $42.00 per year for a small car and will increase with the size of vehicle. If you need the specific amount before going to a Motor Vehicles office, please call ahead and your fee will be calculated by a Motor Vehicles clerk.
  2. What documents do I need to register my vehicle?

    If it's a brand new vehicle you will need the NVIS (New Vehicle Information Statement), the signed & dated bill of sale and proof of insurance.

    If it's a second hand Yukon owned vehicle you will need the signed & dated bill of sale and proof of insurance.

    If it is a second hand OUT of Yukon vehicle, you will need a signed & dated bill of sale, the previous registration and valid insurance.

    If you want to register a re-built vehicle you will need the above and a completed mechanical inspection form. You must make every effort to have the proper documents that tie the previous registered owner to your purchase.
  3. I am buying a vehicle down south. How do I get it back to the Yukon?

    There are three basic ways to do this:

    a) You can register your newly purchased vehicle via fax once you get all of the required documentation. This seems like the fastest way, but can become delayed by communication problems.

    b) You can purchase a permit from the jurisdiction you bought the vehicle in and any subsequent jurisdiction you may be traveling through. Once you get to the Yukon, you can purchase a temporary permit from the Watson Lake Scales or the Territorial Agent at the Watson Lake Liquor Store. (This process can be long and costly in regards to the insurance requirements).

    c) If you already own a vehicle registered in the Yukon, (this we find is the simplest method.) you need to:

    Remove the plate from your currently registered vehicle and take it with you (along with the registration belonging to that plate) to where you are going to be purchasing your new vehicle. Once you have a completed bill of sale advise your insurance company that you will need insurance for the new purchase. When the insurance company has issued you an insurance card (a faxed copy will suffice) you can put your plate onto the new vehicle and drive it back to the Yukon.

    IMPORTANT: You ONLY have 14 days from the date of the bill of sale to change over your registration.

Contact Motor Vehicles


Location:
Main Floor, Lynn Building
308 Steele Street
Whitehorse

Other locations in Yukon

Mailing Address:
Box 2703 (C-22)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6 

Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 5:00pm 

Phone: (867) 667-5315
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5315
Fax: (867) 393-6220 
Email: motor.vehicles@gov.yk.ca