From the Licensing Offices Located at

North York  -  Skymark   Plaza 3555 Don Mills Rd. (at Finch) 416-497-9497		Thornhill   -  Yorkville North Plaza    100 Steeles West (near Yonge) 905-709-4097	Burlington - Burlington Square Plaza 760 Brant Street - Blocks south of Fairview 905-639-6691		Kanata – Kanata town Centre 150 Katimavik Road 613-592-4689
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.			Hours of Operation: Mon. – Tue. Wed, Fri. : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Hours of Operation: Mon. – Tue. Wed, Fri. : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We are open every Saturday - even on long weekends.

Frequently asked Q & A about 

Vehicle Licensing 

VEHICLES

· Ontario Licence Plates

· Vehicle Licenses

· Yearly stickers Renewal 

· Plate Transfers

· Plate Replacement

· Permits  Replacement

· Stickers Replacement 

· Transfer of Vehicles 

· Buying or Selling a vehicle

· Registration of Newvehicles

· Registration of Used Vehicles Formerly in other Provinces or Countries 

· Importing a Vehicle

· Temporary Permits (10 day Permits)

· Personalized Plates

· Safety Standard Certificate

· Ontario Sales Tax (PST)

· Tax Exemptions

· Refunds

· MTO Fees and Fines

· Vehicles Q & A

    DRIVERS

· Renewing a  valid Driver's Licence

· Renewal of  a Driver's Licence AFTER it is expired

· Replacing a lost Driver Licence

· Replacing a Foreign D.L..

· Replacing your Photo

· Graduated Licensing ( New Drivers)

· Demerit Points

General Information

· Importing Vehicles to Canada

· Vehicle Insurance in Ontario

· Licensing Offices (GTA)

Q: What is a vehicle licence?

A: It is a permit to use the roads of the province for a certain period of time, and for which fees must be paid. In Ontario the licence fee must be paid by the plate owner

Once the fees are paid, the Ministry of Transportation issues a sticker which must be affixed to the rear plate on passenger vehicles or to the front plate on commercial vehicles (buses, trucks, vans)

Q: When should I renew the licence plates of my personal vehicle?

A: Owners of passenger vehicles must renew their plates ON or BEFORE their birthday, whether you receive or no an invitation to renew from the Ministry of Transportation., and as long as the vehicle is using the roads in Ontario. 

Q: When should I renew the licence plates of my commercial vehicle?

A: Owners of commercial vehicles must renew their plates ON or BEFORE their Staggered Date, whether you receive or no an invitation to renew from the Ministry of Transportation. 

Q: What happens if I don't renew my plates?

A: The Ontario Highway Traffic Act and regulations, establishes fines for using the public roads without a proper licence. The amounts of those fines can be obtained from our page on Fees and Fines.

Q: Do I have to renew my plates even though I am not going to use my vehicle for several months.

A: No. However, you must renew when you are about to put your vehicle on the road, and you will pay only from that moment on until your next birthday. If you have renew already and you don't want to use your vehicle for a while, you may apply for a licence refund

Q: What is a Staggered Date?

A: This is a name use to designate the date of your renewal, which normally is your birthday. Corporations have a staggered date according to the first letter of their name. Companies may request a different staggered date from that on the table. 

If the first letter of the Legal name is:	Plates must be renewed by:
A to F	October 31
G to O	November 30
P to Z , and all Numbered Corporations	December 31

Q: What is an Invitation to Renew (IRD) ?

A: It is a reminder sent by the Ministry of Transportation 6 to 8 weeks before your renewal date. The Ministry is no obligated to send such a reminder and you must renew whether or no you receive it. The courts normally don't accept as excuse for not renewing, the argument that you did not received the reminder. 

Q: What if I did not receive or I lost the invitation to renew ? How can I renew ?

A: The licensing office will print out a new one for you.

Send your comments to: webmaster@ontariolicences.com

VEHICLES:
| Ontario Licence Plates | Vehicle Licenses | Yearly Stickers Renewal | Plates Transfer | Replacing of Lost or Stolen Plates | Replacing Permits  |
| Replacing Stickers   |  Transfer of Vehicles | Buying or Selling a vehicle | Registration of New Vehicles | Registration of Used Vehicles Formerly in other Provinces or Countries | Importing a vehicle into Canada | Temporary Permits (10 day Permits) | Own Choice Plates (Personalized) | Safety Standard Certificate | Payment of Ontario Sales Tax (PST) | Tax Exemptions | Vehicle Insurance in Ontario | Refunds |  MTO Fees and fines | Vehicles Q & A  |

DRIVERS:
| Renewal of your Driver's Licence while still valid - (Photo Licence) | Renewal of your Driver's Licence AFTER it is expired |
| Replacing a lost Driver Licence |  Replacing a Foreign D.L.. | Replacing your Photo | Graduated Licensing ( New Drivers) | Demerit Points |

General Information:
| Importing Vehicle into Canada | Vehicle Insurance in Ontario |  Licensing Offices (GTA) |

Disclaimer: This web page  is published as a free public information service. The authors and publishers assume no liability for any direct or consequential damages that the use of this information may cause. This site is not supported nor sponsored by the Ontario government or any of its Ministries. The information published is only a guide. For official information refer to the Highway Traffic Act and Regulations.

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