Canadian · Skilled Trades
Alberta tradesperson lookup.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training publishes a Tradesperson Lookup Tool to check an Alberta registered apprentice or an Alberta-issued certificate. It needs a first name, last name and either a certificate number or an AIT ID. Type a number to see which one it looks like.
Important, up front: Alberta says the tool cannot search credentials issued elsewhere, and it returns only current Alberta-certified individuals and active apprentices (cancelled or suspended records are not displayed). A shape match here does not mean the number exists.
Which number is it?
Result
Enter a number and press Check shape.
What the lookup needs and shows
You enter a first name, last name and a certificate or AIT ID, and no middle name. Alberta says a certificate number is usually six digits plus a letter (its example is 000001A) and an AIT ID is a 4 to 7 digit number. The tool can confirm a journeyperson certificate and/or Red Seal endorsement issued in Alberta, including the trade, and can show whether a person is a registered apprentice with their trade and period of training. Where one person holds several certificates in a trade there may be more than one result, and Red Seal status appears only on the most recent certificate.
Consent and other provinces
Alberta staff will not disclose AIT ID or certificate numbers, including to a sponsor or employer, without the individual's consent. To check a credential issued by another province, Alberta tells employers to verify through the issuing jurisdiction; see the Red Seal verification guide.
Sources
- Alberta Tradesecrets: Check credentials (retrieved October 2026)
- Alberta Tradesecrets: Recognized trade certificates (retrieved October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is an AIT ID in Alberta?
An identification number from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Alberta describes it as a 4 to 7 digit number and accepts it, or a certificate number, in the Tradesperson Lookup Tool.
What does an Alberta certificate number look like?
Alberta says usually six digits plus a letter, such as 000001A. "Usually" matters: treat this page's check as a hint, not a rule.
Can I verify a Red Seal from Alberta here?
The official tool can confirm an Alberta-issued Red Seal endorsement. This page only helps you format the input.
Why does a real person not show up?
The tool displays only current Alberta-certified individuals and active apprentices. Cancelled or suspended records are not displayed, and it cannot find credentials issued by another jurisdiction.
Guide and shape check only — not a verification
This page does not query, copy or proxy any register and cannot confirm anyone's licence, certificate or registration. Anything you type stays in your browser. Only the official register linked above can confirm current status, and rules can change, so check the source before you rely on this page.