When To Renew Your Driver's License In Yukon
Drivers in Yukon should renew their license before the expiration date printed on their current license. The standard validity period for a Yukon driver's license is five years. You can renew your driver's license up to 6 months before your current Yukon driver's license expires.
The Department of Highways and Public Works sends out renewal reminders to drivers. However, it remains the license holder's responsibility to be aware of their expiration date and initiate the renewal process promptly.
How To Renew Your Driver's License In Yukon
To renew your driver's license in Yukon, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the renewal application form from the Yukon government's website or pick it up at a Motor Vehicles office.
- Bring your old Yukon driver's license and one document that proves your Yukon residency.
- If you wear corrective lenses, bring them for a vision test.
- Pay the renewal fee.
After payment, you will receive a temporary license valid for 90 days. Your new driver's license will be printed and mailed via Canada Post.
How To Renew Expired Driver's License In Yukon
If your Yukon driver's license has expired, you must renew it at the Motor Vehicles office.
- If your license has expired, you can still renew it within 2 years of the expiration date without taking additional tests.
- If your license has expired for more than 2 years, you must retake both the written and road tests.
Required Documents:
- Completed the renewal form
- Proof of Yukon residency.
- Expired driver's license.
- Pay the renewal fee.
If you wear corrective lenses, bring them for the vision test.
You will be issued a temporary license valid for 90 days while waiting for the new license.
How Much Is Driver's License Renewal In Yukon?
The cost of driver's license renewal in Yukon varies depending on the duration of the renewal period:
- $100 for a 5-year renewal
- $20 for a 1-year renewal
You can pay the renewal fee by cash, credit card, or debit.
Where To Renew Your Driver's License In Yukon
Driver's licenses in Yukon can be renewed in person at any Motor Vehicles office.
Can I Renew My Driver's License Online In Yukon?
No, driver's licenses in Yukon cannot currently be renewed online. Renewals must be done in person at the Motor Vehicles offices.
What Documents Are Needed To Renew A Driver's License In Yukon
When renewing your driver's license in Yukon, you must present:
- Completed Renewal Application Form (available for download or at your nearest Motor Vehicles office).
- Current/Expired Yukon Driver's License
- One Proof of Yukon Residency
You must also pay the renewal fee, which can be done in cash, by credit card, or by debit.
Can I Drive With An Expired License In Yukon?
No, driving with an expired license is illegal in Yukon. If your driver's license has expired, you can only legally drive in the territory until you get your Renonceur license.
Driving with an expired license is an offence under the Yukon Motor Vehicles Act and can result in fines and other penalties, such as demerit points on your driving record.
How Long Does It Take To Renew A Driver's License In Yukon?
After paying the renewal fee for a driver's license in Yukon, you will receive a temporary license valid for 90 days. Your new driver's license will be printed within 3 business days and sent to you via Canada Post. The standard Canada Post delivery time is 4-10 days, but it is recommended to allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
Is A Medical Examination Required To Renew A Driver's License In Yukon?
In most cases, a medical exam is not required to renew a Yukon driver's license. However, there are some circumstances in which a medical exam may be necessary:
- If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely
- If you are 70 years of age or older
- If your license has been suspended or revoked due to a medical condition
- If your l license is Class 1-4 and the medical exam deadline coincides with the renewal.
If a medical exam is required, you must have a medical provider complete a medical exam report and submit it to the Motor Vehicles Division before your license can be renewed.
Do I Have To Renew A Lost Driver's License In Yukon
In the case of a lost driver's license in Yukon, the process is not considered a renewal but rather a replacement. If the license was valid at the time it was lost, the replacement process involves:
- Notify the police that your driver’s license is lost.
- Download and complete the application for a temporary license form or pick it up at a Motor Vehicles Services office.
- Pay the $15 replacement fee using cash, credit card, or debit.
You will be issued a temporary license that you can use until your new license arrives in 7 to 10 business days. The expiry date will remain the same as your original license.