Do I register my vehicle with the City of Le9vis or the SAAQ?

The SAAQ issues registration certificates and licence plates in Quebec; the City of Le9vis enforces local parking and traffic bylaws and issues municipal permits where applicable.

What if my plates are lost or stolen?

Report loss or theft to the SAAQ and request replacement plates as instructed on the SAAQ site; also consider reporting to local police if theft is suspected.

Who do I contact about a parking ticket in Le9vis?

Contact Le9vis by-law enforcement or the municipal office listed in the ticket for contestation and payment instructions.

Vehicle Registration & Licence Plate Rules - Lévis

Transportation Quebec 3 Minutes Read · published May 26, 2026

Residents of Lévis, Quebec must follow provincial rules for vehicle registration and licence plates and local bylaws for parking and road use. In Quebec, the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) issues registration certificates and number plates; municipal staff enforce local parking, signage and roadway bylaws. This guide explains who to contact, typical required documents, how to replace plates, municipal considerations in Lévis, enforcement and appeal routes, and practical action steps to stay compliant.

Overview

Vehicle registration (certificate of registration) and licence plates (number plates) are provincial matters administered by the SAAQ. Municipal bylaws in Lévis regulate parking, parking permits, temporary plate display, towing from municipal property, and other local traffic controls; those bylaws operate alongside provincial registration rules. For official SAAQ guidance on registration and plates see the SAAQ vehicle registration page SAAQ - Vehicle registration^[1].

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement is split between provincial and municipal authorities depending on the violation.

Provincial registration offences (unregistered vehicle, improper plates): enforced by SAAQ agents or police; specific fines or license actions are not specified on the cited page.
Municipal parking and bylaw violations in Lévis (illegal parking, expired municipal permits, obstruction): enforced by Lévis by-law officers; fine amounts and escalation ranges are not specified on the cited municipal pages.
Fines and fees: if required amounts are not listed on the official source, state "not specified on the cited page" and consult the issuing authority for current figures.
Appeals and review: appeal routes vary by issuer — SAAQ administrative decisions have their review pathways, while municipal tickets are contested through the municipal court or established municipal contestation procedures; exact time limits are not specified on the cited pages.
Non-monetary sanctions: may include orders to correct defects, vehicle immobilization or towing from municipal property, suspension of driving privileges when decided by provincial authorities, or court actions; specific measures depend on the issuing authority and are not fully specified on the cited page.

Municipal officers enforce parking and local traffic bylaws while SAAQ handles registration and plates.

Applications & Forms

Provincial forms and online services are available from the SAAQ for:

Initial vehicle registration and transfer of ownership (online and in-person services via SAAQ).
Replacement licence plates or registration certificate (apply through SAAQ; fees apply as set by SAAQ).
Payment of fees and fines: pay online where offered or at authorized SAAQ counters; exact fees may be listed on the SAAQ pages.

Practical steps to comply

When you buy or transfer a vehicle, obtain a bill of sale and visit SAAQ services or use their online portal to change registration promptly.
Keep proof of insurance and the registration certificate in the vehicle as required by provincial rules.
If plates are lost or damaged, apply for replacement through SAAQ to avoid tickets or towing.
For municipal parking permits or bylaw questions, contact Lévis by-law enforcement or municipal services (see Help and Support / Resources below).

Keep records of transactions and licence plate numbers when buying or selling to speed registration updates.

FAQ

Do I register my vehicle with the City of Lévis or the SAAQ?: The SAAQ issues registration certificates and licence plates in Quebec; the City of Lévis enforces local parking and traffic bylaws and issues municipal permits where applicable.
What if my plates are lost or stolen?: Report loss or theft to the SAAQ and request replacement plates as instructed on the SAAQ site; also consider reporting to local police if theft is suspected.
Who do I contact about a parking ticket in Lévis?: Contact Lévis by-law enforcement or the municipal office listed in the ticket for contestation and payment instructions.

How-To

Collect purchase documents: bill of sale, proof of insurance, ID.
Use the SAAQ online services or visit an SAAQ service centre to register the vehicle and obtain plates SAAQ - Vehicle registration^[1].
Pay the applicable registration fees and obtain the registration certificate and plates.
Display plates and registration as required by provincial rules and keep documentation available for inspection.

Key Takeaways

Registration and plates are provincial — go to the SAAQ to register and replace plates.
Municipal bylaws in Lévis govern parking and local traffic enforcement separately from SAAQ registration.
Contact SAAQ for registration matters and Lévis by-law enforcement for municipal tickets or permits.

Help and Support / Resources

[1] SAAQ - Vehicle registration