Updating your motor vehicle information
If you have a driver licence in Nova Scotia, you must have a valid mailing address on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. You are required by law to let the Registry of Motor Vehicles know that your address has changed within one month of your move.
It isn't necessary to replace your licence
If you would like the new address to appear on your licence, you can apply for a replacement by visiting an Access Nova Scotia or Registry of Motor Vehicles office and paying the applicable fee.
- You will need your licence master number to change your address.
- If you have vehicles or licence plates registered jointly with another party, a separate application must be completed for the joint master number.
- The address you provide must be located in Nova Scotia.
Your master number (Registry of Motor Vehicles)
Your master number can be found on your:
- Nova Scotia Driver Licence
- Nova Scotia Learner's Licence
- Nova Scotia Identification Card
- Vehicle Permit
Finding your master number on your driver licence or learner’s licence
Finding your master number on your identification card
Finding your master number on your vehicle permit
