When you visit a DriveTest Centre to apply for a licence, you must bring your current driver’s licence, acceptable ID, and possibly a letter of authentication or a driver’s abstract issued within the last six months to confirm the status of your licence and length of driving experience.
All original supporting documentation related to your driving experience such as driving history/abstract/authentication letters or translations will be retained. Please photocopy for your records prior to your visit, if required. DriveTest does not offer photocopying or fax services.
For all jurisdictions, an acceptable driver’s abstract or letter of authentication must have the following features. The document may have various titles when requesting an appropriate letter so be sure it includes all of the following:
• Issued within the last 6 months (issue date must be included on document)
• Issued by the licensing authority, Consulate, Embassy or High Commissioner’s Office representing the jurisdiction
• Must be original or electronically provided (no faxes, photocopies or scanned documents)
• The letter and licence must be in English or French or accompanied by a translation from an MTO-recognized translator.
• Must contain the driver’s full name OR licence number for licences from an exchangeable jurisdiction
• Must contain a letterhead, logo, emblem or coat of arms from the issuing government body or licensing authority
• Date first licensed
• Date of birth (if field exists on abstract)
• Licence class(es)
• Licence status
• Expiry date