{"id":8875,"date":"2025-04-29T05:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:33:00","slug":"how-to-get-a-drivers-abstract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-a-drivers-abstract\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Driver&#8217;s Abstract in Canada (By Province)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re reading this, it&#8217;s likely because you&#8217;ve been asked to provide someone with a copy of your driver&#8217;s abstract. If so, you&#8217;re in the right place to learn more.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll explain what a driver&#8217;s abstract is, what it includes, its purpose, and how it can affect the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price you pay for car insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, we\u2019ve compiled a helpful list of where and how to get your driver&#8217;s abstract in Canada, with links to the relevant provincial and territorial websites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_f20e93aa72278e9a6ab2e3383bad9514\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t<div class=\"py-8 md:py-11 px-6 md:px-12 rounded-l-lg border-l-8 border-indigo-500 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-grayBluish-900 mb-6\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A driver\u2019s abstract is a snapshot of your driving history, commonly required for job and license applications, insurance, and court proceedings. Here\u2019s where to get your driver\u2019s abstract in each province or territory in Canada:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario: ServiceOntario<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qu\u00e9bec: The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de l\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec (SAAQ)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alberta: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba: Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Columbia: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick: Justice and Public Safety Department<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prince Edward Island: Highway Safety Division<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nova Scotia: Department of Service Nova Scotia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newfoundland and Labrador: Motor Registration Division\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest Territories: Driver and Vehicle Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yukon: Driving and Transportation Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nunavut: Economic Development and Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-drivers-abstract\">What is a drivers abstract?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A driver&#8217;s abstract, also known as a driving record, is an official document that summarizes a licensed person&#8217;s driving history. It usually costs between $10-20 for a copy and is issued by the licensing authority in each province or territory in Canada. They are commonly required for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job applications: <\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially for roles involving driving, such as delivery drivers or commercial vehicle operators.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying for or renewing vehicle insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Licence applications: <\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for a driver\u2019s licence in another province, territory, or country.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court proceedings:<\/strong> To confirm a driver&#8217;s address or driving history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Channelle Cote, AMF- and RIBO-licensed insurance broker at YouSet, says, \u201cA driver\u2019s abstract gives insurers a standardized snapshot of your driving history. It helps them assess risk more accurately, which is why it often plays a role in both pricing and eligibility for coverage.\u201d\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-shows-up-on-a-drivers-abstract\">What shows up on a drivers abstract?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where in Canada you live, what shows up on your driver&#8217;s abstract or record may vary slightly. However, a driver&#8217;s abstract typically includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers name<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers home address<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licence number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licence class and status (valid, cancelled, suspended, or revoked)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demerit points accumulated over a set period (typically between 3-5 years)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of driving violations and convictions&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of suspensions, cancellations, or revocations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records of collisions over a set period (typically between 3-5 years)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical conditions or restrictions that impact driving eligibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its purpose is to verify your driving qualifications and history, it does not include information about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/car-insurance-claims-dos-and-donts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car insurance claims<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, parking tickets, or your personal driving habits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_bf3b67e210e6101bde71e1e63e6ec2a1\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on car insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-a-drivers-abstract-in-canada-by-province\">How to get a drivers abstract in Canada by province<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The licensing authority in each province or territory in Canada is where you will need to go to get a copy of your driver\u2019s abstract. However, how you get it depends on where you live &#8211; some provinces offer online portals, while others require a phone call or an in-person visit.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the table below to find out where and how to get a driver\u2019s abstract by province or territory, along with the cost of a driver\u2019s abstract in each location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Province<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Where to get<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to get&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price*<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/get-driving-record\">Ontario<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ServiceOntario (part of the Ministry of Government Services)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/locations\/serviceontario\">ServiceOntario location<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12-18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saaq.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/drivers-licences\/driving-record-request\">Quebec<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de l\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec (SAAQ)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online, by phone, by mail<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/get-drivers-abstract\">Alberta<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/lookup\/find-a-registry-agent.aspx\">Registry agent<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$23.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpi.mb.ca\/request-a-driving-record\/\">Manitoba<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">By mail or in person at Autopac agent or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.mpi.mb.ca\/sc\/servicecentrelocator.aspx\">MPI Service Centre&nbsp;<\/a> location<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sgi.sk.ca\/abstract-details\">Saskatchewan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online, by email, by mail, or in person at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sgi.sk.ca\/locations\">SGI Customer Service Centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icbc.com\/driver-licensing\/getting-licensed\/Your-driving-record\">British Columbia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online, by phone, or in person at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icbc.com\/driver-licensing\/visit-dl-office\">ICBC driver licensing office<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gnb.ca\/content\/gnb\/en\/services\/services_renderer.200564.Driver_Records.html#serviceDescription\">New Brunswick<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Justice and Public Safety Department<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online, by phone, or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.snb.ca\/content\/snb\/en\/location.html\">Service New Brunswick service centre<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princeedwardisland.ca\/en\/service\/request-driver-abstract\">Prince Edward Island<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Highway Safety Division<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online or in person at an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.princeedwardisland.ca\/en\/information\/transportation-and-infrastructure\/access-pei-locations\">Access PEI location<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/sns\/rmv\/licence\/abstracts.asp\">Nova Scotia<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Department of Service Nova Scotia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">By mail or in person at an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/access-locations\/\">Access Nova Scotia location<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$18.65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.nl.ca\/motorregistration\/commercial-vehicles-and-drivers\/request-driver-record-abstract\/\">Newfoundland and Labrador<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Motor Registration Division<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.nl.ca\/motorregistration\/locations-and-contact-information\/\">Motor Registration location<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idmv.dot.gov.nt.ca\/Drivers\/DriverHistory\/Get-a-drivers-abstract\">Northwest Territories<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Driver and Vehicle Services<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idmv.dot.gov.nt.ca\/Help\/Driver-and-Vehicle-Offices\">Motor Vehicle Office<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yukon.ca\/en\/driving-and-transportation\/driver-licensing\/get-drivers-abstract#:~:text=To%20request%20your%20driver's%20abstract,to%20pay%20the%20%2410%20fee.\">Yukon<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Driving and Transportation Services<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online, by email, or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/yukon.ca\/en\/driving-and-transportation\/driver-licensing\/find-motor-vehicles-services-office\">Motor Vehicle Office<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.nu.ca\/en\/transportation\/drivers-abstract-and-accident-request-form\">Nunavut<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Economic Development and Transportation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">By phone or in person at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.nu.ca\/en\/transportation\/motor-vehicles-offices\">Motor Vehicles Office<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* All prices are based on information from provincial websites as of January 2025. For the latest pricing details, please visit your province\u2019s official page.<\/span><\/em> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-insurance-look-at-your-driving-record\">Does insurance look at your driving record?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-is-car-insurance-calculated\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurers calculate your car insurance premium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your driving record usually gets factored into the equation to some extent. That\u2019s because insurers are always trying to assess the amount of risk you pose to them as a customer.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your record shows a pattern of violations or accidents, insurers may see you as a higher-risk client. Since accidents often lead to claims, which cost insurers money, they offset that risk by charging higher premiums to protect themselves.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, a clean driving record can send the signal to insurers that you pose less of a risk. This could lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-cheaper-car-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheaper car insurance premiums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as insurers see you as less likely to file a claim, reducing the financial risk they take on by insuring you. Many even offer discounts the longer you go without making a claim, typically called a \u201cclaims-free\u201d or \u201csafe driver\u201d discount.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driving-record-faqs\">Driving record FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-faq-block_20f930811595db7538b00b9d789c5ff3\" class=\"g-post-faq py-8\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse\" data-accordion=\"collapse\" class=\"max-w-[792px] mx-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">What do you need to get a Canadian driver&#8217;s abstract?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-0\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You typically need your driver\u2019s license number, name, address, date of birth, and a payment method for the fees. You can request an abstract online, by mail, or in person at provincial registries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">How long does it take to get a driver&#8217;s abstract?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-1\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sometimes get a driver\u2019s abstract instantly or within minutes if you request one online; however, it depends on your province or territory. 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