Driving Your Saskatchewan-Registered Vehicle Out of Province
Saskatchewan residents can drive their SGI-registered vehicle outside the province without restriction — as long as they meet residency requirements. Here's how the rules apply to extended trips, students and non-residents.
Residency requirements
To use your vehicle outside Saskatchewan without restriction, the registered owner and driver must be Saskatchewan residents with a valid Saskatchewan driver's licence, and must follow the rules of the jurisdiction they're driving in. You're considered a resident if you own/rent/lease accommodation here (or live with an immediate family member who does), file Saskatchewan income tax, and don't hold a licence from another jurisdiction.
Extended vacations and snowbirds
Trips longer than 30 consecutive days count as an extended vacation. As a Saskatchewan resident, you can use your Saskatchewan licence and registration the whole time, even if the vehicle doesn't return to the province — you can even own a residence elsewhere, as long as you keep your Saskatchewan one. Insurance coverage is limited to Canada and the United States.
Students and full-time travellers
Students attending school outside Saskatchewan can keep their Saskatchewan licence and registration if they meet both Saskatchewan's student allowance requirements and their host jurisdiction's rules. Full-time travellers without a permanent address anywhere can keep Saskatchewan registration if they most recently lived here, maintain a Saskatchewan mailing address, and continue filing Saskatchewan income tax.
Non-residents driving a Saskatchewan vehicle
- Non-resident owner: can register a vehicle for use in Saskatchewan if it's used outside the province no more than 30 days per calendar year.
- Non-resident driver: can drive a Saskatchewan resident's vehicle out of province for up to 90 days per calendar year.
In both cases, the driver must follow the host jurisdiction's rules or risk fines or a denied claim.
Let SGI know
If you plan to use your vehicle outside Saskatchewan for more than 30 days, mention it when you register or renew. If your plans change mid-term, update SGI at a SGI motor licence issuer near you or by calling 1-844-TLK-2SGI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my Saskatchewan plates if I spend winters in the US?
Yes, as a Saskatchewan resident on an extended vacation, though insurance coverage only extends to Canada and the US.
How long can a non-resident borrow my Saskatchewan-registered vehicle out of province?
Up to 90 days per calendar year.
Fees and requirements are set by SGI and can change. Always confirm current details on SGI's official site or with your nearest motor licence issuer before visiting.
