UPDATE: On May 23, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) issued a nationwide overtime ban as part of a legal strike action. While Canada Post will remain operational during this period, customers may experience delivery delays. In the event of a strike and mail service is discontinued, this online service will remain available but driver abstracts must be picked up in person at your chosen Access PEI location and will not be mailed. For questions, call Contact PEI at 1-833-PEI(734)-1873.
If you require your driving record for insurance or employment purposes, you can request a copy of your driving record through our online service. Please note: the online driver abstract can only be requested by the holder of the driver license.
What is a Driver Abstract?
A driver abstract (or driving record) is an official document that summarizes a person’s driving history such as license status, demerit points, suspensions, convictions, and accidents. A driver abstract contains information from various sources such as Highway Safety processes, Summary Offence Tickets (SOTs) under the Highway Traffic Act, and convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada.
A driver abstract contains the following information:
- Current status of your driver’s license
- Active demerit points on your record
- License Class or Classes
- Collisions
- Suspensions
- Convictions related to the operation of a motor vehicle
- Conditions/Restrictions under which you are authorized to drive
- Driving experience since 2008
Driver Abstracts contain a five year history of collisions and Criminal Code Convictions and a three year history of suspensions and other convictions for violations of any enactment related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
How do I request a driver abstract?
You can request a driver abstract from Highway Safety by completing the online form accessible through the 'Request Driver Abstract' button below.
How do I obtain the driver abstract?
There are three ways to get a driver abstract, depending on your situation:
- The abstract can be picked up in person at a designated Access PEI location
- You can designate someone to collect it on your behalf
- You can request to have the abstract mailed to the PEI address recorded on your file.
For further information, please call Contact PEI at 1-833-734-1873.
What do I need to complete the online form?
You will need the information as it appears on your PEI driver's license:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Telephone Number
- PEI Driver License Number
- Last two PEI addresses
- Payment method (Interac, MasterCard, Visa)
- If applicable, the name of the person designated to pick up on your behalf (with picture ID)
What is the cost for a driver abstract?
Fee: $25.00
Why are you asking for my personal information?
Personal Information on this form is collected under the authority of Section 70 of the PEI Highway Traffic Act and will be used for the purpose of the issuance of a driver's license to the applicant. If you have any questions about the collection of personal information, contact the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE CIA 7N8.
How long will it take to process my request?
Please allow up to five business days to process your request. If your driver abstract is not being mailed, you will be contacted when your document is ready for pick up.