Hello,
I've recently been in contact with Nova Scotia's RMV to ask about my vehicle (US plates) which I brought into Canada before Covid-19 restrictions were in place. As I have now been in the province more than 90 days I was inquiring about changing my license from a US license to a Canadian one, however when I mentioned my vehicle had US plates they immediately told me that I needed a temporary import form (Form 1) in order to legally operate my vehicle in Nova Scotia. The CBSA never gave me a form (I called to double check this is common practice), as it is not a requirement as long as I am an international student with a visa set to expire at the end of my studies. I also believe that Form 1 is not required from international students, and I plan to bring my car back to the US at the end of my studies. I am wondering if the process of ensuring I can legally drive is as simple as swapping my full US drivers license for a Canadian one, or whether there are extra steps that need to be taken. I have called my insurance and they have assured me that I would be covered both in Canada as well as the US.
Any help is greatly appreciated, I have done a good deal of research without coming across any definitive answers :/
I've recently been in contact with Nova Scotia's RMV to ask about my vehicle (US plates) which I brought into Canada before Covid-19 restrictions were in place. As I have now been in the province more than 90 days I was inquiring about changing my license from a US license to a Canadian one, however when I mentioned my vehicle had US plates they immediately told me that I needed a temporary import form (Form 1) in order to legally operate my vehicle in Nova Scotia. The CBSA never gave me a form (I called to double check this is common practice), as it is not a requirement as long as I am an international student with a visa set to expire at the end of my studies. I also believe that Form 1 is not required from international students, and I plan to bring my car back to the US at the end of my studies. I am wondering if the process of ensuring I can legally drive is as simple as swapping my full US drivers license for a Canadian one, or whether there are extra steps that need to be taken. I have called my insurance and they have assured me that I would be covered both in Canada as well as the US.
Any help is greatly appreciated, I have done a good deal of research without coming across any definitive answers :/