Two new Motor Registration Division (MRD) services – driver’s abstract and payment for road testing – were launched today on the Provincial Government’s digital platform, MyGovNL.ca.
Residents of the province now have a faster and more convenient way to obtain a copy of their driver abstract online. The abstract show’s a driver’s history and licence details for the past five years, including driving experience, convictions, suspensions and collision details. Once purchased online, it will be available for up to seven days and can be saved electronically to share with employers, insurance companies, etc. Clients can also pay for their road tests online at MyGovNL.ca in advance of their road test.
MyGovNL allows users to manage multiple online services in one convenient location, rather than having to search across numerous government departments. Along with a number of services related to MRD such as driver’s licence and vehicle registration renewals and change of address updates, it also allows users to link their MCP account to their MyGovNL profile, receive renewal notifications and sign-up to be an organ and tissue donor.
During the current public health emergency, there has been significant uptake in the use of government’s online services. More than 98 per cent of vehicle renewals have been conducted online, compared to 75 per cent during the same time period in 2019. There has also been a significant uptake in the number of driver’s licence renewals conducted online, with over 92 per cent of drivers renewing via the web – an increase from 47 per cent during the same period last year.
The MyGovNL system will be expanded over time to feature more online services across most government departments and agencies.
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“We have certainly seen the importance of online services to the people of our province since the onset of COVID-19. We recognize the need to provide opportunities for residents and the business community alike to access online services in one convenient location. It is our goal to continue to work toward having a variety of government services available in one online location.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Service NL
Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer
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