Ontario Licence Plate Renewals
Most licence plates in Ontario now renew automatically at no cost. If yours does not, you can renew online or in person. No sticker is required.
Does Your Plate Renew Automatically?
Answer a couple of quick questions to find out if your plate renews on its own or if you need to take action.
How Automatic Renewal Works
✅ Renews Automatically
❌ Must Renew Manually
Eligibility for Automatic Renewal
Even if your vehicle type qualifies for automatic renewal, your plate will only renew if all three of the following conditions are met:
If Your Plate Does Not Renew Automatically
If your plate cannot automatically renew because of an insurance issue or outstanding fines, ServiceOntario will contact you. Here is what to expect and what to do.
To clear your plate for renewal:
Once all three issues are resolved, you can renew your plate online or in person.
Other Plate Types
Heavy commercial vehicles, buses, school buses, and farm-plated vehicles are not eligible for automatic renewal. You must renew these plates online or at a ServiceOntario centre before they expire.
Renew heavy commercial plate →If your vehicle is registered under a business name, it does not qualify for automatic renewal. Business owners must renew plates online or at a ServiceOntario centre.
Renew business plate →Snowmobile plates and stickers are not included in the automatic renewal system. You must renew them separately online or at a ServiceOntario centre.
Renew snowmobile plate →Additional Information
You can check online to see if your plate is currently valid or expired. This works for passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles under 3,000 kg, motorcycles, and mopeds. For other vehicle types, visit a ServiceOntario centre.
Check plate expiry date →If ServiceOntario needs to contact you about your plate renewal, they will use the address on file. You are required by law to update your address within 6 days of moving so that you receive important notices on time.
Update your address →Sign up for free digital reminders by text, email, or phone call. If your plate cannot automatically renew, you will be alerted 90, 45, and 10 days before expiry. Without digital reminders, you will only receive a single letter by mail.
Sign up for reminders →If your plate has been lost, stolen, or damaged, the process is different from a renewal. You will need to visit a ServiceOntario centre or apply through the dedicated replacement process.
Replace a licence plate →A ServiceOntario account lets you manage all your Ontario products and services in one place, view a history of your orders, and receive notifications and alerts.
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