Ontario’s government is making it easier for people and businesses to check the status of an Ontario driver’s licence by eliminating the $2 fee and modernizing the online Driver’s Licence Check service.
“We are…making it free for Ontarians to check if their driver’s licence is valid before getting behind the wheel,” said Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney.
The improvements to the online service will make it easier to use, including the ability to easily check a driver’s licence by scanning the card on a mobile device. The changes will also reduce burden on businesses by expanding the number of licence checks entered at one time from nine to 100.
“We are making life easier for businesses and helping them ensure their drivers have valid licences to keep our roads safe,” said Mulroney.
“Reducing our regulatory burden is key for making Ontario work smarter for business and better for people,” said Associate Minister for Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Prabmeet Sarkaria. “The improvements we are announcing builds on what our government has done to date—like allowing drivers to carry proof of insurance on their smart phones. We’re making it easier for Ontario businesses and drivers to ensure that licences are valid, up-to-date, and able to help keep our roads safe.”
Quick Facts
- The Driver’s Licence Check is an online service for the public and businesses to find out if an Ontario driver’s licence is valid.
- In Ontario, vehicle owners are responsible for ensuring that every individual who drives their vehicle has a valid driver’s licence.
Visit the Driver’s Licence Check service