The new Alberta licence plate featuring Moraine Lake is available at registries starting Nov. 9, but drivers with a valid existing plate do not have to swap it.

If you choose to switch at registration renewal, the registry agent charges $15 in addition to the usual renewal fees.

An optional swap outside renewal costs $35: a $20 government fee and a $15 registry agent charge.

The new design is also issued for first-time registrations and when a plate is replaced because it was lost, stolen or damaged.

An exchange normally means a different plate number; personalized plates are the exception.

If your number changes, update your insurer and any parking permit or account tied to the old number.

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