If you are moving to Alberta from a different province and you are bringing your vehicle with you, you will most likely require an out of province inspection before your vehicle can be registered in Alberta.
The following types of vehicles cannot be exempt from an out-of-province inspection:
At Venture Motorworks we price our inspections to cover the cost or providing the inspection so that we never have to “find” deficiencies to cover the cost of the inspection. The cost of an inspection is:
If an alignment is required, the cost of an alignment is $149
If you fix your vehicle yourself, or take it elsewhere to be fixed, a re-inspection fee of $79 will be charged when we reinspect the vehicle to ensure the vehicle has been appropriately repaired.
You must complete your out-of-province inspection and register your vehicle in Alberta within 90 days of becoming a resident of Alberta. When booking your out-of-province inspection keep in mind you need to leave yourself enough time to make any necessary repairs following the inspection before registering your vehicle. With current parts shortages, we are finding it can take more than a month to get some parts, particularly for older vehicles, so we recommend getting your inspection done as soon as possible.
Step 1: Bring proof of ownership for your vehicle to an Alberta Motor Registry, and purchase a Request for Vehicle Inspection Form.
Step 2: Call or request an appointment online to complete your out-of-province inspection at Venture Motorworks, a licensed out of province inspection facility.
Step 3: Drop your vehicle off at Venture Motorworks for approximately 2 hours to complete the inspection.
Step 4: Complete all necessary repairs within 10 days, or leave the vehicle with us to be repaired in order to avoid having to complete another out-of-province inspection.
Step 5: Within 14 days of completing your out-of-province inspection, take your proof of insurance, proof of ownership, proof of residency and the inspection certificate to an Alberta Motor Registry to register your vehicle.
For more information you can contact Venture Motorworks and speak to one of our mechanics at (403) 910-6259, or visit us in person at 416 28 Street NE Calgary Alberta.