Your Essential Nunavut Document Checklist: What to Bring for Your Driving Test Appointment

A trip to a Motor Vehicles Division office or your local Government Liaison Officer (GLO) for a driver licensing service is a major step. Whether you're applying for your first learner's licence or showing up for your road test, the last thing you want is to be turned away because you're missing a required piece of identification or paperwork.

To ensure your visit is smooth, efficient, and successful, use this complete document checklist. We've broken it down by appointment type so you can be confident you have everything you need before you head out the door.

The Most Important Rule: Originals and Proof of Residency

Before we dive into the lists, remember these two golden rules for any new application or license exchange:

1. Original Documents Only: You must bring original documents. Photocopies, scanned images, or pictures on your phone will not be accepted (unless specified for certain health card applications, but for driver's licensing, originals are the standard).
2. Proof of Nunavut Residency: You must prove you live in Nunavut.

Checklist 1: For a First-Time Class 7 Learner's Licence

This is your very first application and has the most rigorous identity requirements. You must prove who you are and where you live.

• [ ] A Completed Application Form: These forms are available at the Motor Vehicles Division office or from your GLO. You can fill one out when you arrive.

• [ ] Two (2) Pieces of Acceptable Identification: You need to provide at least two pieces of ID. One of them must prove your legal name and date of birth.

  • Primary ID (proves name and date of birth):
    • Birth Certificate (from a Canadian province/territory)
    • Valid Canadian Passport
    • Canadian Citizenship Certificate
    • Permanent Resident Card
  • Secondary ID (proves name and signature):
    • Nunavut Health Card
    • Valid government-issued photo ID from another jurisdiction
    • Social Insurance Number card
    • Signed bank or credit card

• [ ] Proof of Residency in Nunavut: If your ID does not show your current address, you must provide a separate document.

  • Acceptable documents include:
    • A recent utility bill (e.g., power, phone, cable)
    • A signed residential lease agreement
    • A bank statement
    • A letter from an employer on company letterhead

• [ ] Parental/Guardian Consent: If you are under 16 years old, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the consent form.

• [ ] Payment for Fees: Be prepared to pay for the written knowledge test and the fee for your licence card.

• [ ] Corrective Lenses: If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them with you. You will be required to take a vision test on the spot.

Checklist 2: For Your Class 5 Road Test Appointment

On the day of your practical driving test, you need documents for yourself and for the vehicle you'll be driving.

• [ ] Your Nunavut Class 7 Learner's Licence: You must have your physical permit card.
• [ ] Road Test Payment Receipt: This is the proof you received when you pre-paid the test fee. You must present this to the examiner.
• [ ] Valid Vehicle Registration Permit: The original registration document for the vehicle you are using for the test.
• [ ] Valid Insurance Liability Card (Pink Card): The original, unexpired insurance slip for the test vehicle.

Checklist 3: For Exchanging a License from Another Province or Country

If you are a new resident moving to Nunavut, here's what you'll need to swap your old license for a new one. Remember, you have 30 days to do this after becoming a resident.

• [ ] Your Existing, Valid Driver's License: You will be required to surrender your license from your previous province, state, or country.
• [ ] Two (2) Pieces of Acceptable Identification (see requirements from Checklist 1).
• [ ] Proof of Nunavut Residency (see requirements from Checklist 1).
• [ ] Immigration Documents (if applicable): If you are not a Canadian citizen, you must provide your valid immigration documents (e.g., work permit, permanent resident card) to prove your status.
• [ ] Official, Certified Translation (if applicable): If your foreign license is not in English or French, you must provide a certified translation.
• [ ] Medical Examination Report (for commercial licenses): If you hold a professional class of license (1, 2, 3, 4), a medical examination from a Nunavut physician is required.

Taking five minutes to gather and organize these documents in a folder the night before your appointment can save you a huge amount of time and the frustration of a wasted trip. A prepared applicant is a successful applicant.