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Non Canadian Drivers<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]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.<\/p>\n

Here is some information about the documentation you will need:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]

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Driving in Canada with a Non Canadian Licence<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]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.\u00a0 If you hold a non-Ontario licence, you are legally allowed to drive in Ontario for 60 days before an exchange is required.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You may apply at any of our 56 Drive Test Centers province-wide.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Exchange\u00a0of Licence\u00a0is\u00a0only\u00a0applicable to\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0with\u00a0licence exchange agreement\u00a0with\u00a0Ontario.\u00a0Applicants\u00a0from\u00a0all\u00a0other\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0are\u00a0subject\u00a0to a\u00a0credit\u00a0of\u00a0driving\u00a0experience\u00a0only\u00a0and are\u00a0required\u00a0to\u00a0complete applicable tests.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]

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Exchange a drivers licence if you are re-locating from:<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_table vc_table_theme=”simple”]United%20States,,|Alabama,Maine,Texas|Arizona,Minnesota,Utah|Colorado,North%20Dakota,Vermont|District%20of%20Columbia,New%20Jersey,Washington|Florida,South%20Carolina,[\/vc_table][vc_empty_space][vc_table vc_table_theme=”simple”]Other%20Countries,,|Austria,Great%20Britain,Korea|Belgium,Japan,Switzerland|France,Germany,[\/vc_table][vc_empty_space]
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When you can\u2019t exchange<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]All applicants from jurisdictions that do not have a licence exchange agreement\u00a0with Ontario.\u00a0Credit for Previous Experience:<\/b>\u00a0Applicants 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\u2019s licence. An expired driver\u2019s licence is\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0acceptable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_table vc_table_theme=”simple”]Duration%20of%20Experience,G2%20Test%20Required,G%20Test%20Required,Mandatory%20Wait%20Times%20Apply,Notes|Less%20than%2012%20months,G2%20Test%20Required,G%20Test%20Required,Mandatory%20Wait%20Times%20Apply,|12%20to%2024%20months,G2%20Test%20Required,G%20Test%20Required,Mandatory%20Wait%20Times%20Apply,Mandatory%20wait%20times%20only%20apply%20to%20G%20Test|Greater%20than%2024%20months,No,G%20Test%20Required,No,An%20unsuccessful%20G%20Test%20will%20result%20in%20a%20mandatory%20G2%20Test%20to%20continue[\/vc_table][vc_empty_space]
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The Letter of Authentication:<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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  • May be acquired from the Embassy, Consulate or High Commissioner\u2019s Office representing the originating jurisdiction, OR from the jurisdiction that originally issued the licence, validating the authenticity of the licence.<\/li>\n
  • Must be on the originator\u2019s official letterhead paper.<\/li>\n
  • Must be dated no more than 6 months prior to application date.<\/li>\n
  • Must clearly state that it is certifying the duration of the applicant\u2019s driving experience and that the licence to which it refers is valid \u2013 the licence cannot be expired or suspended.<\/li>\n
  • If not in English or French must be translated by a Ministry recognize translator. Fax or photocopies are not acceptable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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