If you are new to Manitoba

Vehicle insurance is provided on a public basis in Manitoba. Renewals occur on a five year schedule, four months after your birth date. Your driver’s license, identification card and any Autopac coverage expire together and are normally renewed at the same time. Payment of outstanding premium is all that is required at the anniversary each year during the term.

To transfer your out-of-province driver’s license and/or vehicle insurance to Manitoba, you will require several documents. A summary of the requirements is listed here, and the full list of Driver Licensing acceptable documentation is also available (click here).
You have 90 days from the date of your move to Manitoba to transfer your driver’s license and insurance over from your previous jurisdiction or until your current license and registration expires, whichever comes first.

Commonly asked questions (FAQs)

• Can I sue another driver for hurting me in an accident?
  Manitoba Public Insurance provides compensation to individuals who are injured in automobile accidents. Because of this, we cannot sue other Manitobans for bodily injury. However, when outside of our jurisdiction or in the event of property damage this restriction does not apply. For this reason, individuals are encouraged to purchase high limits of third party liability.
• I just purchased a vehicle. What paperwork do I need to register it?
  When you purchase a new vehicle, you require the Bill of Sale and the New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) to register it. When you purchase a used vehicle, you require a Bill of Sale, Transfer of Ownership Document and a valid Certificate of Inspection. All documents must be originals and completed in full.
• Do we get discounts for good driving?
  Yes. Your Autopac discount is related to your placement on the Driver Safety Rating scale. On the DSR scale, drivers generally move up one point each year when no input factors are applied against them (such as at-fault accidents, speeding tickets, or traffic infractions). For full information on the DSR scale and to calculate your DSR rating, please visit www.mpi.mb.ca/DSR/index.html or call one of our offices.
• I lost my driver’s license. How do I get a new one?
  If your driver’s license is lost or stolen, a replacement can be issued at one of our offices. There is a $10.00 charge for the replacement, unless you are able to provide a Police Incident Number.