Driving
Renew Your Driver's Licence
Your licence expires every 5 years. Renew online with your licence number and trillium number from the back of the card.
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G1, G2 and G Licence Guide
Getting your first Ontario driver's licence from scratch. Knowledge test, road tests, wait times, restrictions, and costs at every stage.
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Renew an Expired Licence
The process depends on how long your licence has been expired. Find out what tests you need to retake and where to go.
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Replace a Lost or Stolen Licence
Get a same-day temporary licence at any ServiceOntario centre. Your new card arrives in 4 to 6 weeks.
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Exchange an Out-of-Province Licence
Moving to Ontario? Switch your licence from another province or country. The process depends on where you are from and how long you have been driving.
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Senior Driver Renewal (80+)
Drivers 80 and over renew every 2 years. Includes a vision test, cognitive screening, and driving record review. Takes 15 to 20 minutes.
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Licence Plate Renewal
Most plates renew automatically at no cost. Find out if yours does, and what to do if it does not.
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Licence Plate Sticker Refund
Ontario eliminated sticker fees in 2022 and issued refunds. Find out if you qualified, how much you should have received, and what to do if your cheque never arrived.
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Safety Standards Certificate
Required before you can put plates on a vehicle after a private sale, out-of-province registration, or rebuild. Valid for 36 days.
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Sell a Used Car (UVIP)
Selling privately requires a Used Vehicle Information Package by law. Covers the paperwork, plates, and how to protect yourself from liability.
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Health
Renew Your Health Card
Keep your OHIP coverage active by renewing every 5 years. Most people can do it online in about 5 minutes.
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Apply for OHIP (First-Time)
New to Ontario? Apply for health insurance coverage and get your first health card. No waiting period for most residents.
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What OHIP Covers
Clear breakdown of what OHIP pays for and what it does not. Doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye exams, physiotherapy, and coverage outside Ontario.
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Find a Family Doctor
Register with Health Care Connect to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Covers the process, wait times, and what to do while you wait.
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Register a Birth (Newborn Bundle)
Register your baby's birth, get a birth certificate, SIN, and Canada Child Benefit in one free online form. Takes about 25 minutes.
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ID and Certificates
Ontario Photo Card
Government-issued photo ID for residents who do not have a driver's licence. Valid for travel within Canada.
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Get a Birth Certificate
Order a new or replacement birth certificate for anyone whose birth was registered in Ontario. Three types available.
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Get a Marriage Certificate
Order a certificate for any marriage performed and registered in Ontario. Use it to change your name or as proof of marriage.
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Get a Death Certificate
Order a death certificate for anyone whose death was registered in Ontario. Anyone can apply, no restrictions.
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New to Ontario
New to Ontario? Start Here
A complete first-30-days guide. SIN, OHIP, driver's licence, schools, utilities, banking, and free settlement services. Everything in one plain-language hub.
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Get a Social Insurance Number
You cannot work in Canada without a SIN. Apply at Service Canada and walk out with your number the same day. Free for all newcomers authorized to work.
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Set Up Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Internet)
Hydro means electricity. Find your local provider, set up gas and water, and choose between major and budget internet providers.
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Apply for Canadian Citizenship
After 3 years as a permanent resident, you can apply. Eligibility, the 1,095-day rule, citizenship test, oath ceremony, and costs.
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Apply for a Canadian Passport
Once you become a citizen, get one of the world's most powerful passports. New 30-day processing guarantee. Online renewal for most adults.
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Accessibility
After You Move
Quick Actions
Book a ServiceOntario Appointment
Skip the line by booking before your visit. Online booking up to 4 weeks ahead, phone booking up to 2 weeks, and virtual appointments for health card renewals.
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Find a ServiceOntario Centre
Search 300+ locations by city or postal code. Check which services are offered, see hours of operation, and find out if a location is open right now.
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Why This Site Exists
Ontario.ca has all the information you need, but finding it and understanding it can feel like a part-time job. We read every page so you do not have to, then rewrote it in plain language with better organization.
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Each page starts with a quick quiz that tells you exactly what applies to your situation, instead of making you read through everything to figure it out.
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No government jargon, no legalese, no run-on paragraphs. Just clear steps, document checklists, and the direct links you need to get things done.
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Driver's Licence Renewal
$90, online or in person, 4-6 weeks
G1/G2 Licence Guide
From $159, minimum 20 months, 3 tests
Renew an Expired Licence
$90, tests depend on how long expired
Replace a Lost/Stolen Licence
$35.75, in person, same-day temp licence
Exchange a Foreign Licence
60-day deadline, DriveTest centre, vision test
Senior Driver Renewal (80+)
$36, every 2 years, vision and cognitive test
Licence Plate Renewal
Free automatic renewal for most vehicles
Licence Plate Sticker Refund
Up to $240, cheque by mail, deadline passed
Safety Standards Certificate
$80-$150, 36-day validity, DriveON centre
Sell a Used Car (UVIP)
$20 UVIP, required by law, 6-day buyer deadline
Health
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Health Card Renewal
Free, 5 min online, 4-6 weeks delivery
Apply for OHIP (First-Time)
Free, in person only, no wait period
What OHIP Covers
What's in and out, drug programs, travel coverage
Find a Family Doctor
Health Care Connect, free, 24/7 registration
Register a Birth (Newborn Bundle)
Free, online, 25 minutes, 5 services at once
ID and Certificates
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Ontario Photo Card
$35, in person only, 4-6 weeks delivery
Birth Certificate
From $25, 3 types available, 15 business days
Marriage Certificate
From $15, online or in person, 15 business days
Death Certificate
From $15, online, anyone can apply
New to Ontario
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Newcomer Guide (Hub)
Free hub, first 30 days, settlement services
Social Insurance Number
Free, in-person same day at Service Canada
Setting Up Utilities
Hydro, gas, water, internet, 2-3 week setup
Canadian Citizenship
$630, 1,095-day rule, 12-18 month processing
Canadian Passport
$163.50 for 10 years, 30-day guarantee
Accessibility
After You Move
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Change Your Address
Free, online, 6-day legal deadline
Change Your Name
Free (after marriage) or $137 (legal)
Book an Appointment
Free, online up to 4 weeks ahead
Locations
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