How to Book Your Red Seal Exam in Every Province

The Red Seal exam is a national exam administered by your provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority. Every province has a different booking process. If you are not sure whether you qualify as an apprentice or a trade qualifier, see our article on trade qualifier vs apprentice pathways.

Before You Book

Confirm: (1) you have completed your requirements or been approved as a trade qualifier, (2) your hours and training records are up to date, and (3) you have the exam fee ready ($50–$200; some provinces waive for apprentices). Bring government-issued photo ID on exam day.

Province-by-Province Directory

British Columbia: SkilledTradesBC — skilledtradesbc.ca

Alberta: Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training — tradesecrets.alberta.ca

Saskatchewan: SATCC — saskapprenticeship.ca

Manitoba: Apprenticeship Manitoba — gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship

Ontario: Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) — skilledtradesontario.ca — Prometric testing centres

Quebec: CCQ for construction trades (ccq.org) / Emploi-Québec for other trades

New Brunswick: PETL — www2.gnb.ca

Nova Scotia: NSAA — nsapprenticeship.ca

Prince Edward Island: Apprenticeship Section — princeedwardisland.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador: Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division — gov.nl.ca

Yukon: Apprenticeship Branch — yukon.ca

Northwest Territories: ATOC — ece.gov.nt.ca

Nunavut: Apprenticeship Division — gov.nu.ca

The exam content is the same regardless of province. For more context on difficulty, see our article on Red Seal pass rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Red Seal exam cost?

$50–$200, varying by province. Some provinces waive fees for apprentices.

Can I write in a different province?

You typically write where your apprenticeship is registered. Transfers between provinces are possible — contact both authorities.

How soon do I get results?

2 to 6 weeks. Results include a breakdown by MWA.