Registration > Proof of Registration and Insurance
Manitoba uses a dual licence plate system for most vehicles. Manitoba law requires that a licence plate be affixed to both the front and rear of the vehicle. Exceptions are repairers, dealers, motorcycles, mopeds, tractors and trailers. These types of vehicles only have one plate, which must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle.
Validation stickers are used to identify the expiry of your registration and insurance. One sticker shows the month and year of expiry. This must be affixed to the right bottom corner of the rear licence plate. The other validation sticker shows the 'day' of expiry. This sticker must be placed in the left bottom corner of the rear licence plate.
Registration Permits
If you need to use your vehicle for a short period of time and for a specific purpose, you may qualify to obtain a registration permit. There are several different permits available, depending on where and how the vehicle is being used. These include:
A Temporary Registration Permit, issued to Manitoba residents, or a Manual Temporary Registration Permit for non-Manitoba residents only, is a short-term (1-30 days) registration/insurance policy that authorizes the operation of a vehicle, in order to move the vehicle into, out of, within, or through Manitoba. The permit is valid only in Canada and the continental United States.
Situations where a customer requires a Temporary Registration Permit may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Importing a newly acquired vehicle from another jurisdiction, where it was purchased, to a Manitoba destination
- Demonstrating a vehicle for sale
- Moving a vehicle to or from a location that is inside or outside Manitoba
In order to comply with Vehicle Registration Regulation 26/95 Part 3 Section 16(2), the specified use must be stated on the permit.
A Temporary Registration Permit provides temporary registration and Basic Autopac coverage for the period of time specified on the permit. Optional extension coverage, including increased third party liability, reduced all perils deductibles and maximum insured value, is available.
Note: Optional extension coverage is not available for Manual Temporary Registration Permits, which are issued to non-Manitoba residents only.
Temporary Registration Permits are available at:
- Manitoba Public Insurance Customer Service Centres
- Manitoba Public Insurance rural offices
- Autopac agents
- Weigh scale stations at Headingley, West Hawk, and Emerson (non-Manitoba residents only)
Note: Manitoba Residents who are Manitoba Public Insurance customers and are importing a vehicle from another jurisdiction may contact the MPI Call Centre to obtain a Temporary Registration Permit.
- In Winnipeg: 985-7000
- Toll-Free: 1-800-665-2410
- Deaf Access TTY/TDD: 985-8832
| You may also download and complete the Request for Temporary Registration Permit Checklist. Note: It’s important that you call us prior to faxing the Checklist so we know you are requesting a permit. |
Interim Registration Permit - if you have just purchased a vehicle from a dealer, they may sell you an Interim Registration Permit. This permit allows you to drive your newly purchased vehicle for up to seven days before you have to buy licence plates.
