If you have never driven in Canada before, it is a good idea to take a refresher driving course with us to familiarize yourself with the road systems and traffic signs.

Here is some information about the documentation you will need:

If you are a newcomer to Ontario and hold a driver’s licence from another province or country, you are required to apply for an Ontario driver’s licence within 60 days of residing in Ontario.  If you hold a non-Ontario licence, you are legally allowed to drive in Ontario for 60 days before an exchange is required.

If you hold a valid driver’s licence from one of the following jurisdictions you may be eligible to exchange it for an Ontario licence.

You may apply at any of our 56 Drive Test Centers province-wide.

Note:  Exchange of Licence is only applicable to jurisdictions with licence exchange agreement with Ontario. Applicants from all other jurisdictions are subject to a credit of driving experience only and are required to complete applicable tests.

All applicants from jurisdictions that do not have a licence exchange agreement with Ontario. Credit for Previous Experience: Applicants from jurisdictions not covered by exchange agreements may qualify for reductions in mandatory test and wait time prerequisites. You are required to present your valid driver’s licence. An expired driver’s licence is not acceptable.

• May be acquired from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioner’s Office representing the originating jurisdiction, OR from the jurisdiction that originally issued the licence, validating the authenticity of the licence.
• Must be on the originator’s official letterhead paper.
• Must be dated no more than 6 months prior to application date.
• Must clearly state that it is certifying the duration of the applicant’s driving experience and that the licence to which it refers is valid – the licence cannot be expired or suspended.
• If not in English or French must be translated by a Ministry recognize translator. Fax or photocopies are not acceptable.