Transfer your driver's licence and registration from outside the Yukon

When you move to the Yukon, you must transfer your current driver’s licence to a Yukon driver’s licence. 

You must switch your licence within:

• 120 days of moving to the Yukon; or
• 30 days if you have an air-brake endorsement.

Driver licences recognized in the Yukon

If you have a valid driver’s licence from 1 of the following places, you can apply for a Yukon driver's licence

• Canada
• United States of America
• Taiwan
• Germany – a sign test is required
• Isle of Man

If you've held your driver's licence for less than 2 years in a jurisdiction outside Canada, you will need to enrol in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) program.

Requirements

To get a Yukon driver’s licence, you'll need to:

• surrender your out-of-territory driver’s licence;
• pay the applicable driver licence fee;
• provide 1 acceptable proof of identity document;
• provide 2 acceptable proof of residency documents; and
• a current driver's medical (for commercial drivers or drivers that are 70 years old and older).

Vehicle registration

When you move to the Yukon, you must transfer your existing vehicle registration to Yukon vehicle registration. You must change your vehicle registration within:

• 7 days of the vehicle entering the Yukon if you're working; or
• 60 days of the vehicle entering the Yukon if you are not working.

Requirements

To register a vehicle, visit the nearest Motor Vehicles office and bring with you:

• a copy of the previous registration; and
• valid Yukon insurance.