Obtaining a Québec Learner’s Licence (Class 5)
Step-by-Step guide to obtain your quebec class-5 learner’s license
Minimum age: 16
Prerequisite: Complete Phase 1 of a recognized driving course (certificate required)
Validity: 18 months
Fees: Driving school + SAAQ processing fees apply
STEp-BY-STEP Guide
Class-5 Learner’s License
Getting your Learner’s licence in Quebec is a journey; here’s the simple step-by-step path to follow with us.”
STEP 1
Register at a Recognized Driving School
Enroll with an SAAQ-recognized school.
If under 18: Provide written parental/guardian consent to the school.
STEP 2
Complete the Theoretical Course (Phase 1)
Finish Phase 1 classroom lessons on Québec traffic laws and safe driving.
Receive a certificate of successful completion (you’ll need this for SAAQ).
STEP 3
Book Your SAAQ Appointment
Once Phase 1 is complete, schedule your SAAQ visit (online or by phone).
Gather all required documents before your appointment.
STEP 4
Visit an SAAQ Service Centre
Age requirement: 16+
Bring your documents for verification.
If eligible, SAAQ issues your learner’s licence on site.
Driving Restrictions with a Learner’s Licence
Learner’s driving license legalized you to drive on road with someone with restrictions. Let’s see them…
Accompanied driving
A supervisor with ≥2 years of driving experience must be seated next to you.
Driving Curfew
No driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m even with supervisor.
Zero alcohol tolerance
Zero alochol level at all time whenever driving a vehicle.
Documents You Must Bring
Phase 1 completion certificate
After Completing your Phase-1 your driving school conducts a knowledge test and provides you a cerificate for SAAQ.
Proof of residence
if your address isn’t shown on your IDs. You can use any address proof as long as you have a name on it like wifi bill, Hydro bill etc.
Two official photo IDs
RAMQ/Medicare card, passport, birth certificate, Canadian citizenship card, study permit for international students.
Parental/guardian authorization
If you are under 18 years old. You need an authorization from your parents or your guardian.