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4 minute read Published on Dec 20, 2025 by BrokerLink Communications
Renewing your Ontario driver's licence is something every driver has to do from time to time. It keeps your driving privileges up to date and helps ensure that your information stays current with the Ministry of Transportation. In most cases, it’s required every five years, though timing can vary based on your age or health.
Whether you're renewing online or heading to a ServiceOntario centre, this guide explains what to expect, what documents you’ll need, and how to avoid common delays.
In Ontario, most driver’s licences need to be renewed every five years, typically on your birthday. However, once you turn 80, you must renew your driver’s licence every two years. You’ll usually get a renewal notice in the mail or by email, but it’s your responsibility to renew on time. Many drivers can renew online through ServiceOntario, as long as:
You have a full licence that's not cancelled or suspended
You haven’t changed your address in the last 90 days
You don’t need a vision, a written, or a road test
You don’t need a new photo
You don’t owe any fines or have any outstanding penalties
If you need to update any medical information, you’ll need to renew in person.If you're not sure whether you're eligible to renew online, you can check the status of your licence anytime by visiting the ServiceOntario website and entering your licence details.
Renewing your Ontario driver’s licence online is quick and easy as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. According to ServiceOntario, it takes approximately six to eight minutes to complete. You can even renew a driver's licence and health card at the same time. Here’s how to do it:
You'll need your current driver's licence and a Visa or Mastercard to complete the online renewal process.
Go to the official ServiceOntario driver's licence renewal page and click on renew driver's licence.
It will ask you two vision and medical questions.
You’ll need your driver’s licence number, postal code, and the 7-digit Trillium number found on the back of your driver's licence. At this point, it will either let you proceed or give you a message that states "You are not eligible to renew your driver’s licence at this time" and that you must visit a ServiceOntario centre.
Make sure your address is current. Remember, if you’ve moved within the last 90 days, you’ll need to renew in person.
The fee for a 5-year licence renewal is $90.00. However, fees may vary if the renewal period is not for a full five years.
Once you've completed the online process, you’ll receive a confirmation email right away. You will receive a temporary driver's licence validation document if your licence has already expired or you're renewing within 28 days of it expiring. You must download and print a copy, and keep it with you until you receive your new driver's licence.Your new driver’s licence card should arrive in the mail within four to six weeks.
If you can't renew your driver's licence online, here's how to do it in person:
You can either schedule an appointment online or by calling 1-800-396-4233, or head right on over to your nearest ServiceOntario location.
Your current driver’s licence card
A personal identification document (verifying your name, date of birth, and signature)
Proof of residency if your address has changed recently
Any medical or vision forms your doctor has filled out, if applicable
Any corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses you use for driving or reading
Payment for the renewal fee (credit/debit card or cash)
Depending on your age or health, the staff may ask you to take a quick vision test.
You may need to have a new driver’s licence photo taken every 10 years.
The standard fee to renew your licence for five years is $90. If you're renewing for a shorter period, the cost may be different. For those over the age of 80, the standard fee is $36.
If your licence has already expired or you're renewing within 28 days of the expiry date, you'll receive a temporary driver's licence validation document. Keep it with you as it acts as your valid driver’s licence until your renewed licence arrives in the mail. Your new driver’s licence should arrive in the mail within four to six weeks.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, if your Ontario driver’s licence has expired for over a year, you may need to pass certain tests again, such as a vision, written, or road test, depending on how long it's been expired for, before it can be renewed.
For suspended licences, you’ll first need to meet all conditions set by the court or the Ministry of Transportation to have your licence reinstated. This may include:
Paying outstanding fines
Completing any court processes/court-ordered programs
Once eligible, you’ll have to apply for reinstatement and pay a $281 reinstatement fee. Then you can proceed with renewing your driver's licence.
Renew early
Double-check your documents before heading to ServiceOntario or starting the online process
Update your address ahead of time if you’ve recently moved
Clear any fines or fees that could prevent your renewal
Check your online renewal eligibility ahead of time to know whether or not you need to renew in person
If you still have questions about the driver’s licence renewal process in Ontario, reach out to BrokerLink today. We can explain the importance of renewing your driver’s licence on time and how having an expired driver's licence can affect your car insurance. We can also give you tips on how to renew your car insurance and guide you through the expired car insurance renewal process.
If you need help finding any type of auto insurance, contact BrokerLink. You can reach us by phone, email, or in person at any one of our locations throughout Canada. We also encourage you to take advantage of our free online quote tool that can provide you with a competitive car insurance quote in minutes.
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