Ontario - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-person.

1. To apply for a driver’s license in Canada the applicant will need to first get a Learner’s license.
   • Visit the nearest Drive Test centre or the ServiceOntario Bay and College location in downtown Toronto
   • The applicant will have to book an appointment online.
   • The applicant can find the nearest centre and book an appointment here book online
   • The applicant will have to pay a fee.
   • The registry agent will check to see if you have good vision.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, a learner’s license will be issued.
   • The applicant will receive a temporary license which they can use until the license card arrives by mail.
   • Once the applicant receives the license card, they will have to destroy the temporary license.
2. After 12 months, the applicant is eligible for a G1 road test.
   • Schedule a test with the nearest drivers test centre.
   • The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
   • The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
   • The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
   • The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.
   • Destroy the temporary card once the license card arrives through mail.
   • After passing the G1 test, the applicant will receive a G2 license.
3. After a period of 12 months and without any suspensions, the applicant can apply for a G license, to apply, follow these steps:
   • Schedule a test with the nearest drive test centre.
   • The registry agent will inform you of the documents that are needed.
   • The applicant will have to pass a vision test.
   • The applicant will have to give a driver’s test.
   • Once the applicant passes these tests, they can buy the license card.
   • The applicant will be given a temporary license card until the card arrives through mail.

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Required Documents

Canadian Citizens

• passport (Canadian or foreign)
• Canadian Citizenship Card with photo
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card (issued on or after December 15, 2009, by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)
• Ontario Photo Card

Permanent Residents

• Permanent Resident (PR) Card
• Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) accompanied by a valid passport from country of origin
• Ontario Photo Card

Temporary Residents

• Study Permit / Student Authorization (IMM 1442)
• Work Permit / Employment Authorization (IMM 1442)
• Visitor Record (IMM 1442)
• Temporary Resident Permit (IMM 1442)
• Refugee Status Claim (IMM 1434)
• Acknowledgement of Intent to Claim Refugee Status (IMM 7703) with photo
• Report Pursuant to the Immigration Act (IMM 1442) with photo
• Ontario Photo Card

Office Locations & Contacts

• by phone at 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110
  

Eligibility

• The applicant needs to be 15 years and above.
• The applicant needs to be a resident of Ontario.

Fees

• The applicant will have to remit a fee.

Validity

• The license is valid for up to 5 years.

Documents to Use

Drivers guide

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Processing Time

The applicant will receive a temporary license until the card is sent through mail after 30 days.

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Required Information

• Legal name
• Address
• Birth date
• Photo
• Signature.

Need for the Document

• To legally drive a car/any other vehicle in Ontario/Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence
• You must have it with you whenever you’re driving.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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