Government services in Fredericton
The court docket, the police non-emergency line, bus fares, landfill hours, licence renewals, passports: one page, every level of government, with the official links. Every entry on this page was verified against its official source in July 2026. Governments move; phone before you drive.
Jump to: City of Fredericton·Courts and the Court Docket·Police and Emergency·Fredericton Transit (the Bus)·Garbage, Recycling, and the Landfill·Provincial Services (Service New Brunswick and GNB)·Federal Services (Service Canada, Passports, CRA)
City of Fredericton
Almost everything municipal starts at City Hall, 397 Queen Street: one counter, one phone number (506-460-2020), and most of it can be paid or booked there.
The main municipal building for in-person city business, payments, and general inquiries.
One counter to pay city bills, get building permits, buy dog licences and transit passes, and ask any city question.
Pay your city water and sewer bill, or report a water or sewer emergency at any hour.
Understand your Fredericton property tax bill; the province (not the city) manages assessment and billing.
Hourly and monthly parking downtown: East End Garage (635 King St.), Frederick Square (235 King St.), York Street Carpark (1 York St.), Officers' Square Lot, Tannery Lot, and Queen Lot.
Pay or dispute a Fredericton parking ticket before the fine increases.
Daily or annual permits for on-street parking in the downtown permit zones.
Building, plumbing, and demolition permits before you construct or renovate.
Book city arenas, ballfields, gyms, lodges, community rooms, and the Fredericton Indoor Pool.
Attend or watch Fredericton City Council live and see how decisions get made.
Report noise, unsightly premises, or animal complaints; dog licences are sold at the Service Centre.
Burn permits, fireworks permits, fire inspections, and station tours. For any emergency call 911.
Courts and the Court Docket
The daily court docket is public and online, updated overnight with the next 14 days. Fredericton's downtown courthouse is the Justice Building at 427 Queen Street; King's Bench civil and criminal trials sit at the Burton Courthouse across the river.
Check the daily court docket to see who is appearing in Fredericton court and when.
The downtown courthouse where Provincial Court and the Court of King's Bench Family Division sit.
Where criminal charges start: first appearances, bail hearings, youth matters, and most criminal trials.
The superior court for lawsuits, jury trials, divorce, custody, support, and other family matters.
Sue for debts, damages, or return of property worth up to $20,000 without a lawyer.
Where estates of deceased persons are probated for York, Sunbury, and Queens counties.
Court security, serving court documents, and enforcing court orders and money judgments.
Pay a speeding ticket or other provincial offence fine online, by phone, or at any Service New Brunswick centre.
Police and Emergency
Inside city limits it is the Fredericton Police Force; rural areas around the city are RCMP. For any emergency call 911. The non-emergency line is 506-460-2300.
The city police station for reporting crimes and all non-emergency police matters in Fredericton.
Get a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check for a job, volunteering, or immigration.
The provincial RCMP headquarters; the RCMP police the rural areas outside Fredericton city limits.
Report a crime tip anonymously, with cash rewards possible.
Fredericton Transit (the Bus)
Cash fare is $3.00 exact change, an adult monthly pass is $85, and the MyRide web app shows your bus in real time. Buses run seven days a week except most holidays.
City bus routes, schedules, and fares, plus para transit.
See in real time how many minutes until your bus arrives, plus storm and construction detours.
Garbage, Recycling, and the Landfill
Curbside garbage is the city, curbside recycling is Circular Materials, and the landfill on Alison Boulevard is run by the Capital Region Service Commission. Three different organizations, three different phone numbers; here is which one you actually need.
Where Fredericton-area residents take household garbage, construction debris, and hazardous waste.
Find your curbside garbage day and the rules for what the city collects.
Blue and grey box recycling schedule and what goes in each.
Provincial Services (Service New Brunswick and GNB)
Driver's licences, vehicle registration, Medicare, and birth certificates all run through Service New Brunswick. The Fredericton centre is at 435 Brookside Drive; most renewals can be done by phone or online instead.
In-person provincial services: driver's licence renewals and photos, driver exams, vehicle registration, Medicare, and property questions.
Renew a licence or registration, pay property tax, or book a driver exam by phone or online without visiting.
Renew your NB driver's licence or book a road test in Fredericton.
Order a New Brunswick birth, marriage, or death certificate online, by mail, or at an SNB centre.
Visit the provincial legislature for free guided tours or to watch the House sit.
Look up which provincial MLA represents your Fredericton address and how to reach their office.
Federal Services (Service Canada, Passports, CRA)
One office covers most federal business in Fredericton: the Service Canada Centre at 1133 Regent Street handles SIN, EI, CPP, OAS, and passport applications, including express and urgent pickup.
Social Insurance Numbers, Employment Insurance, CPP, OAS, GIS, and biometrics, in person.
Submit a passport application or renewal, including express and urgent pickup service.
Personal tax, benefits, and CRA account questions, by phone and online; there is no walk-in tax counter in Fredericton.
Federal casework help from your MP's constituency office: immigration files, EI, CPP, and passport problems.
Quick answers
How do I check the Fredericton court docket?
New Brunswick publishes court dockets online at courtsnb-coursnb.ca under Court Dockets. They are updated overnight with the next 14 days for Provincial Court, the Court of King's Bench, and Virtual Bail Court, including Fredericton. Dockets are unofficial and subject to change.
What is the non-emergency number for the Fredericton police?
506-460-2300, answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The station is at 311 Queen Street. For any emergency call 911. Outside city limits, the RCMP non-emergency line is 1-888-506-7267.
Where is the Fredericton landfill and when is it open?
Fredericton Region Solid Waste is at 1775 Alison Boulevard, open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. Household hazardous waste is accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays. Phone 506-453-9938.
How much does the bus cost in Fredericton?
Cash fare is $3.00 exact change (debit and credit also accepted on board). An adult monthly pass is $85, a student pass is $60, and a 10-ride card is $27.50. Passes are sold at City Hall, the UNB Student Union Building, and through the HotSpot app.
Where do I renew my driver's licence in Fredericton?
At the Service New Brunswick centre, 435 Brookside Drive, Suite 25. Your photo must be updated in person each renewal. Renewals can also be started by phone at 1-888-762-8600 or online at snb.ca.
How do I get a criminal record check in Fredericton?
Apply online through the Fredericton Police Force's records check portal (policesolutions.ca) or in person at City Hall, 397 Queen Street, Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. It costs $30 for employment checks or $15 for volunteers, plus tax, and takes about 15 business days.
Where do I apply for a passport in Fredericton?
At the Service Canada Centre, 1133 Regent Street, Suite 200, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It offers regular 10-business-day pickup or mail, plus express and urgent pickup. Book an appointment through eServiceCanada or call 1-800-567-6868.
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