- Age 16Parent or guardian consent under 19
- 85% to passOne written test
- Online in EnglishOn MyGovNL
- $60Class 5I licence, valid two years
Step by step
- Study the Driver's Handbook (Road User Guide).
- Register on MyGovNL with your Newfoundland and Labrador photo ID, or with your email and MCP card, and take the Class 5 Level I test online. To take it in French or Ukrainian, book an appointment at a Motor Registration office. If you need help reading or writing, contact the office and book ahead.
- After you pass, book an appointment. You can't drive until you've been. At the appointment your results are checked, you take a vision test and have your photo taken, and your original ID is examined (proof of age, identity and, if it applies, legal presence in Canada).
- If you're under 19, a parent or guardian signs the consent block on the driver's licence application form.
- You get a temporary permit at the appointment, and your card comes by mail.
What to bring
- Original proof of age and identity (photocopies only if certified)
- Proof of legal presence in Canada, if it applies
- The driver's licence application form signed by a parent or guardian if you're under 19
- Glasses or contact lenses if you need them
Fees
| Class 5I licence, valid two years | $60 |
| Class 5 road test (later) | $78 |
Fees from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador fee schedule (December 2023).
If you don't pass
A passed result is valid for six months, so book your appointment in time.
Once you have your licence
- Zero blood alcohol.
- An accompanying driver with at least four years' Class 5 experience and zero blood alcohol sits in the front seat beside you.
- No passengers except the accompanying driver.
- No driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
- A "NOVICE DRIVER" sign on the rear of the vehicle: black letters, at least 5 cm high, on white.
- You can take the road test after 12 months, or eight months with an approved driver education course.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the Newfoundland and Labrador learner's test online?
Yes, in English, on MyGovNL. French and Ukrainian are offered in person by appointment.
What is the pass mark for the NL written test?
85%.
Do I need my parent's consent?
Yes, if you're under 19. A parent or guardian signs the driver's licence application form.
Official sources
- Motor Registration: Licence application process
- Motor Registration: Written tests
- Motor Registration: Graduated Driver Licencing Program
- Driver's licence fees (PDF)
Checked against these sources on October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with Newfoundland and Labrador before you go.
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