Driver’s licences or plate sticker expired? here’s the latest as province starts to reopen

Ontarians can expect ServiceOntario renewal extensions to continue, despite the province moving into Step One of its reopening plan on Friday. Since March 2020, Ontario temporarily paused renewals of a number of documents, including driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, photo cards and parking permits, extending their validity past the original expiry dates. This will continue until further notice. Here is a partial list of the province’s extended documents and services:

• Driver’s licences expiration dates• Temporary driver’s licences• Driving instructor licence and driving schools• Ontario Photo Card• Licence plate sticker validation (including International Registration Plan)• Ten-day special permits and temporary validation• Requirement to register a vehicle within six days• Requirement to change an address or vehicle within six days• Safety Standards Certificate and Structural Inspection Certificate• Accessible parking permit validation.

Ontario is temporarily waiving the driver’s licence renewal requirements for seniors aged 80 and over so that these individuals can renew their driver’s licences online.

It is strongly encouraged that Ontarians renew their driver’s licences and licence plate stickers online, if possible.

You may not need to renew your health card at this time. Most expired health cards remain valid until further notice. Health care providers have the tools to validate your card each time you visit. You can check whether your card is valid by calling ServiceOntario at 1-866-532-3161. If it is no longer valid, you will need to update your health card registration. https://www.ontario.ca/page/health-card-renewal …………Ed

Source: VERONICA APPIA/ Photo: JULIE JOCSAK