Renew a Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR)

Online Vehicle Registrations have been temporarily suspended due to the Canada Post strike. Island residents can visit any Access PEI location or call Contact PEI at 1-833-PEI(734)-1873 to renew a vehicle’s registration.

 

If you registered your vehicle online and have not received it, please call Contact PEI at 1-833-PEI(734)-1873 to make arrangements for pickup at the Access PEI site of your convenience.

Your car must pass an inspection by a certified mechanic before renewing your registration. The mechanic will provide you with an inspection checklist which shows if the vehicle passed or failed inspection. This checklist is required to register your vehicle. Here is the list of inspection stations across PEI:

You can use this online service to renew registration for the following types of vehicles:

  • passenger cars or taxicabs 
  • ambulances and hearses 
  • light trucks under 4,100 kg 
  • motorcycles and mopeds 
  • snowmobiles 
  • motor homes 
  • utility trailers under 450 kgs 
If your mailing address is different from the address on your registration, do not renew your registration online. Instead, visit the nearest Access PEI location.

What do I need to renew my registration online?

You will need the following:

  • current vehicle registration papers; 
  • valid pink liability insurance card (if required); 

What is the fee?

Visit Motor Vehicle Registration Fees 

How long will it take to process my registration?

  • Once your online payment is complete, your motor vehicle registration will be updated immediately and available to police authorities. 
  • Print and keep the payment receipt in your vehicle.
  • Allow at least 30 days for your registration and sticker to reach you by mail. 
  • If you do not receive the registration and sticker within 30 days, contact any Access PEI office

Add a Reminder

Click the “Add a reminder” button to request a notification when it’s time to renew your motor vehicle registration or driver license. An automated message will be sent to the email address you provide on the date you select.

Do not renew your registration online if your mailing address is different from the address on your registration.
 

This service accepts payments using VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit MasterCard.

Transportation and Infrastructure

General Inquiries

Access PEI/Highway Safety Head Office
33 Riverside Drive,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-5200
Fax: 902-569-7560

accesspeicharlottetown@gov.pe.ca 

Road-Related Inquiries: roads@gov.pe.ca 

All other Transportation and Infrastructure inquiries: DeptTIE@gov.pe.ca 

Report Transportation Problems

accesspeicharlottetown@gov.pe.ca