Request a Clearance

Clearances can be requested online. A clearance is a letter that confirms whether or not a WCB account is in good standing and clears a third party from liability for that account's premiums.

Use the top menu to navigate between functions to request a clearance ("Create a Letter"), maintain lists of companies who do work for you ("My Lists") and set up Automatic Clearance Notifications ("My Notifications"). We recommend that you do not open more than one browser window/tab for working within this application. 

Request a Clearance

This is the Start page in the clearance process. On this page you will indicate what type of letter you require and who you are representing. Links are also available to view sample letters or to review "Frequently Asked Questions" about this service.

 

Labour Clearance

This is the default letter type and is appropriate for the majority of situations. Approximately 99% of all clearances issued are of this type. A labour clearance is required when contractors or subcontractors are hired. It clears the hiring company from liability for payment of the contractor's or subcontractor's premium. Click here to view a sample letter.

 You can select this letter by choosing one of the following:

• If you are the party performing the work or services (sometimes known as a subcontractor), click on the "START" button in the "I am performing work and need a clearance for my account" section.
• If you are the party paying for the work or services (sometimes known as a principal), click on the "START" button in the "I am hiring one or more companies and need a clearance on their account(s)" section.

 

Other Clearance Types

Click the '+' sign next to the other available clearance letter types to view them. Unless you have a specific need for these other letter types, you should be selecting Labour Clearance.

 

Sale of Business

If you are buying or selling bulk stock or equipment used in connection with another business, select this letter type by clicking on the "START" button within this section. When you select this option, you will be redirected to a form on the WCB-Alberta Employers' website. Click here to view a sample letter. 

 

Sale of Primary Timber Products (Wholesale)

This type of clearance letter is only required if you are buying or selling primary timber products. Click here to view a sample letter.

 You can select this letter by choosing one of the following:

• If you are the party selling the timber products, click on the "START" button in the "I am selling primary timber and need a clearance for my account" section.
• If you are the party buying the timber products, click on the "START" button in the "I am buying primary timber and need a clearance on the seller's account" section.