The Government Alberta will no longer require license plate stickers starting on January 1, 2021. It is part of Alberta’s plan to adopt reflective plates. The province will be following suit with Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Manitoba who have all eliminated the use of licence plate stickers.

“Alberta’s government has been looking for ways to improve and modernize the delivery of registry services for Albertans. By moving to reflective licence plates, expiry stickers become redundant and outdated. This common-sense change cuts red tape, aligns Alberta with other Canadian provinces, and saves taxpayers money,” Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta.

In the fall of 2021, the province will transition to reflective plates after the current stock of painted license plates runs out. The reflective plates are more easily scanned by automated license plate readers which will help law enforcement perform roadside duties. The Alberta Government spends approximately $1.2 million per year to print, ship, and store the expiry stickers.

However, vehicle owners will be responsible for renewing their registration on time and will still require valid certificate of vehicle registration. Albertans can sign up to receive an electronic renewal notice through a registry agent, the Alberta Motor Association or MyAlberta eService.

Stickers will still be required for farm vehicles and prorated commercial vehicles participating in the International Registration Plan.