Port-Cartier Licensing agent

Discarding a Vehicle

You may discard your vehicle if this one has been damaged after an accident or if it has become unusable due to other factors. If you wish not to use it anymore for your personal or professional use , you can put it out of circulation taking it to the scrap metal dealer or you can also opt for giving it to charity as a donation to some interested organization. To comply with the requirements of the SAAQ, you will have to be in possession of a valid ID (drivers licenses with picture) and the vehicle registration. After the transaction you will receive a receipt (Attestation de transaction avec un commerçant form) that you will need to present to the SAAQ as proof that you don't own that vehicle anymore.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Driver`s License Renewal

Every driver's license is subject of an expiration date depending on the vehicle type and the use you give to it. The expiration date could be from 4 to 8 years, the SAAQ is responsible for notify you before this period, so you have enough time to pay the fee and apply for a renewal (this is apart of the yearly fees you will have to pay to maintain your driving rights). Please bear in mind that driving a vehicle with an expired license is punishable and can lead you to a fine payment or even the subtraction of the vehicle for up to 30 days.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Issuance of a vehicle registration certificate

If you need to drive a Vehicle in the area of Quebec and around, you must be in possession of your drivers licence and also it is really important that you are able to provide the Vehicle registration Certificate. This certificate establishes that your vehicle is registered in the SAAQ central and it is suitable to circulate, even if you need it to circulate around Quebec, all Canada Territory or the US.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Licensing a Stored Vehicle

If you need to License your stored vehicle to be able to use it freely, you will have to request a permit to the SAAQ. This transaction can be done ONLY on the same day you want to start using your vehicle. There are different options to complete this procedure, and it will take only a few hours to get our vehicle right on the road again and ready to use.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Licensing a Stored Vehicle (Businesses)

For those who want to license a store vehicle for your business, you may tramit your license on the same day you want to start operations. The SAAQ will issue a permit to put your vehicle on the road, please bear in mind, that if you store your vehicle for a year or more, a mechanical inspection will be mandatory before the license gets issued.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Lost or stolen driver´s license (replacement)

Depending if the license is stolen or lost and if you are in Quebec or outside the country, you will have to follow different procedures to replace your license. If the case is that your licence has been stolen, and you can identify the thief, please fill a police report as soon as possible and notify the SAAQ so we can help to to proceed on the easiest way to replace your permit. There are going to be some paper requirements to check if you are eligible or not to receive your drivers licence full (with photo and signature - the actual card) or just a driving permit that can last for 12 months. (After this period you will have to consult what are your options to renew your permit to the actual drivers license).

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Lost or Stolen Registration (replacement)

In case you have a Lost or Stolen Registration plate, we can replace it for you. You have to register for an appointment at the SAAQ and maybe a fee will be issued before you get the new one.

Please, bear in mind that If you are in a posses of a damaged plate and it is a manufacturing defect, (Like if the reflective film wears off), you must ask the SAAQ to replace it as soon as possible, this may not have any cost for you, and it will only take you the time to do the paperwork.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Registration Renewal

Every year, the SAAQ will send you a notification stating that your Vehicle registration is about to expire and you must request a renewal. Please, bear in mind that there will be a fee you will have to pay before it expires to complete your request. Depending on the type of vehicle and the use you give to it, there are dead lines you will have to respect and the renewal must be BEFORE the expiration month assigned.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Renewing a Health Insurance Card

Every person must hold a personal Health insurance card which allows you to benefit for medical attention including dental and specialization services. These cards are subjected to an expiration date depending on the time of residence in Quebec or, in the case of permanent residents, it could last from a year (for first cards granted) and then from 4 to 8 years. There are some exceptions when a card may not be necessary, like in the case of an emergency, but in general you will have to be in possession of a valid Health insurance card.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Replacement of cancellation of a Driver´s License

If you had cancelled your drivers licence due to unforeseen circumstances, and then you change your mind and think that it will be interesting for your personal objectives to be in possession of a driver's license again, you may change the status of your cancelation. Please, keep in mind that you will ONLY have 3 years to do it so, other way, if you already passed 3 years after your cancellation, you will have to take the knowledge test and the road test to be able to apply for the drivers license again.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Replacing a Health Insurance Card

If your Health insurance Card is lost, damaged or stolen, you are entitled for a new one filling a request online or presenting a form via mail. This procedure may be accompanied by the payment of a fee. The transaction for the new card can take up to 14 days after presentation, and it will be delivered to you right to your home address.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Vehicle Storage

There are some scenarios where the use of the vehicles could be stationary, like for example a snowmobile, that's only used on the winter periods. In these cases you can store your vehicle and ask for a refund of the part of the fees you paid to the SAAQ. Please bear in mind that depending on the type of vehicle you want to store, there will be different deadlines to complete your request.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.

Winter Tire exemption

If you need to drive a Vehicle in the area of Quebec and around, you must be in possession of your drivers licence and also it is really important that you are able to provide the Vehicle registration Certificate. This certificate establishes that your vehicle is registered in the SAAQ central and it is suitable to circulate, even if you need it to circulate around Quebec, all Canada Territory or the US.

For more info go to 2, rue Élie-Rochefort or call 418 766-6932.