Service Alberta works to ensure a fair marketplace for both buyers and sellers. We investigate consumer complaints, enforce consumer protection legislation, license and register regulated businesses and charitable organizations. The department provides an appropriate regulatory framework and informs consumers and businesses of their rights and responsibilities. Consumer Awareness and Education provide materials on a wide range of topics free of charge.
The ministry's Consumer Contact Centre handles more than 100,000 phone inquiries from Albertans each year. The Centre provides information on dozens of topics including landlord/tenant disputes, making purchases over the Internet and lodging a consumer complaint.
For further assistance, please contact the Consumer Contact Centre at 780-427-4088 (Edmonton and area) or 1-877-427-4088 (toll free - other areas in Alberta).
Programs and Services
Consumer Alerts
View warnings issued to consumers about potentially fraudulent, misleading, unfair or otherwise harmful activities occuring in the Alberta marketplace. Read moreAlberta Consumer Champion Awards
These awards recognize individuals, organizations, businesses and media that work to educate consumers in the province and promote fairness in the Alberta marketplace. Read moreCharitable Organizations
Learn about the standards and registration requirements for charitable organizations and professional fund-raisers and how to protect yourself from fraudulent, misleading or confusing solicitations. Read moreFiling a Consumer Complaint
Identifies the types of complaints investigated by Consumer Services and provides online and printable complaint forms. Also provides links for dealing with complaints about funerals, automotive sales and repairs, real estate and insurance. Read moreIdentity Theft
Learn what identity theft is, why it's a problem, how to protect yourself and what to do if you believe you are a victim of identity theft Read moreLicense and Register a Business
Find forms and instructions for licensing debt collectors, collection agencies, prepaid contractors, direct sellers, cemeteries, cemetery pre-need contractors, charities Read morePayday Loan Calculator
Calculate the total cost of a payday loan. Read moreReality Choices
Credit, housing and car tips for first-time consumers. Helps high school graduates leaving home make smart decisions about finances and housing. Read moreSearch for a Business, Charity or Fundraiser
Check to see if a business or fundraiser is properly licensed, or if a charity is registered. Read moreTipsheets - Consumer Information
Read tipsheets designed to provide consumers and businesses with relevant and effective consumer protection information. Read moreQuick Links
Featured Tipsheets
- Consumer Complaint Form (pdf)
- Director's Orders
- Protect Your Identity Away from Home
- Search for a Licensed Business
- The Consumer Checklist for Choosing a Moving Company (external site)
- Undertakings






