Getting An Ontario Drivers License

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The Ontario driver's license has 15 letters and digits. Theinitial letter is the first letter of the driver's last name.

i.e. S for Smith, R for Roberts, B for Black and so on.

The four digits which follow that letter, indicate the name isthe same as all other names spelled the same way.

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i.e. if the numbers following the S for the name Smith were1234, then that would mean that every person with the name Smithwould have S1234 as the first letter and first 4 digits.

There are 5 digits as the next sequence. The last of those 5digits is 'attached' to the last sequence of 5 digits to indicatethe driver's date of birth. The second number in the last sequenceof 5 numbers indicates the gender of the driver. A male driver is0; a female driver is 5.

i.e. Smith the driver's date of birth is January 15, 1991. Smiththe driver is male. Smith's last 6 numbers of his driver's licensewill be: 9-10115.

There are 4 numbers in the driver's license which do not seem tobe indicative of anything special and may be randomly assigned. Ihave been unable to find out what those 4 numbers mean or even ifthey do mean something. So they MAY be random.

The result of this example would be a driver's license for Mr.Smith which might look like this: S1234-xxxx9-10115 where the xstands for numbers which might be randomly assigned.

If I can ascertain if the x actually designates something, Iwill be back to improve this answer.

What do the numbers on the hawaiian drivers license mean?

The numbers running down the side of the drivers license is an internal code from the DOL. It does not mean anything specifically it is just a sort of identification code the DOL uses.

What do the numbers on minnesota drivers license mean?

Known as a 'soundex number' the numbers identify certain things about the bearer of the license and are associated with that person in the state's DMV computers records.

What does the 4 black dots mean on the new Ontario drivers license?

They mean you have no criminal record ** Actually it means you have at least 4 years or more of driving experience and you can legally accompany any G1 driver.

Can you get your driver's license at age 16 in New York?

You can get you license at 16 but it wont be a full license. For the mean time you will have a junior drivers license that will let you drive from 5am to 9pm. Then when you are 18 they will send you a full drivers license.

What does type cor on your Illinois drivers license mean?

That indicates that the Type of driver's license you have is Corrected.

What is the statute of limitations for a revoked drivers License in State of Illinois?

Answer I'm not quite sure what you mean. If your license is revoked in Illinois, you can not drive. It was 1991 i now live in NH. and want to get a drivers license.

Can a civilian enforce surrendering of a drivers license for the purpose of employment?

What is meant by 'surrendering?' If you mean giving a copy of your license to your employer for their records, that is legal and proper. Your drivers license is a 'public record' document.

What does it mean if ya drivers license is revoked?

it means you cannot drive until they give you license back to you.

Does having a valid drivers license mean that someone is here legally?

No. A driving license is simply a license to drive. It does not indicate citizenship.

What does the Z endorsement on a driver's license mean?

In the province of Ontario, Z stands for airbrake..

Can you have 2 drivers license?

If you mean in the instance of your drivers licence and a duplicate of that licence, yes. You may not, however, have two licences with different ID numbers, or have a licence from more than one state. In general, though it may not be true everywhere, you are expected to turn in or destroy your old driver's license when you receive a new one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) About Ontario Driver's Licences

As a car insurance broker, we receive all kinds of questions about Ontario Driver's Licences. Some are simple and others more complicated. They range from questions about driver education, to our system of graduated licencing, to switching a licence from another province.

So we’ve taken the Top 15 Questions our customers ask us about Ontario Driver's Licences with brief answers. There are additional links for those who want to get more details. We hope you find this list of questions and answers helpful.

Just click on the question below to go the the answer.

1. I just moved to Ontario, how do I get (switch or exchange my licence for) an Ontario driver's licence?

Switch from another province

In Ontario, you can legally drive with an out-of-province licence for up to 60 days. After 60 days, you will have to apply for or exchange your existing driver's licence for an Ontario licence.

If you have a full, valid licence from another Canadian province or territory, you can exchange your driver's licence for an Ontario licence. Just go to a DriveTest Centre near you .

Switch from another country

If you have a valid driver's licence from another country, you need to find out if your country has a licence exchange agreement with Ontario. You can find out from this list of eligible countries .

You can exchange your driver's licence if your country is on this list. The exchange process is the same as if you’re from a Canadian province. Some conditions apply to drivers who do not have a full driver's licence or are in a learning program. Find out more information for drivers who don't have full licence and are moving to Ontario .

More information :
How to exchange your out-of-province driver's licence
Exchange out-of-country driver's licences

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2. How do I change my Ontario address? Can I do it online?

You can change your driver's licence address in-person or online.

To change your address In Person :

1. Go to your nearest Service Ontario office. Here’s a handy Service Ontario location finder.
2. Bring your licence or your driver’s licence number or registrant identification number and have the date of issue on your driver’s licence. Remember to bring along these documents to prove your identity .

To change your address Online :

1. Begin by logging into Service Ontario.
2. Follow the prompts.
3. NOTE: When you change your address at the Ministry of Transportation website, you must also change your address with the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care. This makes the process a little longer.

More information :
Info on changing your driver's licence
Change your health card and driver's licence address

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3. How do I get (apply for) my driver's licence?

Before you drive you have to take a written and a vision test. You will want to pick up a Drivers Handbook to begin to learn the rules of the road.

You will also have to pay licencing and test fees. Bring the right identity documents to prove your age, your legal name and where you were born. You don’t want to have to go back for a second time. Here’s the list of what is acceptable ID .

If you are a new driver and have never had a licence before, you can find out more about applying for your driver's licence here .

More information :
Where to get the Ontario Drivers Handbook
ID you need to apply for your licence
Getting a G licence
Tips for saving on car insurance for new and young drivers

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4. What is Ontario Graduated driver's licencing and what is the difference in the various G class licences?

Ontario Graduated Driver's Licencing is a 2-step process for new and young drivers. The goal is to give new drivers practice and experience over a 20-month period – this length of time is the minimum it will take for a driver to pass through the graduated licencing system.

There are driving restrictions for the G1 and G2 class licences. Below are some of the main restrictions :

G1 licence drivers

• Must pass a written and vision test.
• Must be accompanied by a fully licenced driver (4+ years).
• Can drive between 5 am and midnight.
• Can't drive on 400 series highways.
• Blood alcohol level must be zero.

G2 licence drivers

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• Can drive and practice without another licenced driver.
• Must maintain a zero blood alcohol level.
• Can only carry as many passengers as there are working seatbelts.

There are more restrictions for G2 drivers under 19 years of age. Once a driver graduates to a full G licence, they have no driving restrictions.

More information :
A guide to Ontario’s graduated licencing system
Top 10 Questions about Ontario’s graduated G licence

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5. What is an Enhanced Driver's Licence?

An Enhanced Driver's Licence is a driver's licence that can also be used as a travel document for proof of identity and citizenship between Canada and the United States. It can only be used for land or water travel and is not permitted for air travel.

More information :
How to apply for an Enhanced Driver's Licence

Driver's Licence Ontario

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6. What are the various Ontario driver's licence classifications?

Ontario has 16 classifications of driver's licences. Each classification allows you to drive different types of vehicles. The two most common ones are :

• Class G is for regular drivers of vehicles or a combination of vehicle and trailer that is not over 11,000 kilograms in weight and maximum capacity of 11 passengers. There are G1 and G2 classes that must be graduated from before a driver can get a full G class licence.
• Class M is for motorcycles and other limited speed motorcylces like scooters and mopeds. There are M1 and M2 classes that must be graduated from before a rider can get a full M class license.

There are many classes for commercial licences such as Class A for tractor trailers or Class B for school buses. You can learn more about all the Ontario licence classifactions at the MTO website.

More information :
Read about each classification on the Ministry of Transportation’s website.
DriveTest driver's licence types and classifications

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7. What is DriveTest?

DriveTest is a private company that conducts all driving tests and manages driving documents on behalf of the Ontario government. DriveTest operates 55 DriveTest Centres across Ontario.

More information :
Learn more about DriveTest

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8. What is the Senior G Driver's Licence Renewal program?

The Senior G Driver's Licence Renewal Program is an Ontario driving program for seniors 80 years and over to renew their driver's licence every two years. The Ontario government’s website provides comprehensive information about how to renew a licence, about the vision test and in-class screening.

More information :
How to renew your G licence for drivers 80 and over (Government of Ontario website)
Ministry of Transportation Senior driver's licence renewal program
Aging and Driving: Ontario’s Licence Renewal Program for Drivers Age 80 and Above (download pdf)

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9. What should I do if my driver’s licence was lost, stolen or damaged?

If you are in Ontario at the time you lose your driver's licence, go to your nearest Service Ontario for a replacement. Remember to bring personal ID to confirm your name, date of birth and your signature (a passport works well). You’ll be given a temporary driver's licence. You’ll receive your permanent driver's licence with your photo in 4-6 weeks.

If you’re outside of Ontario, you can request a one-time replacement of your licence. Once you return to Ontario, you will have to go into Service Ontario to replace your temporary licence.

Call Service Ontario at 416-235-2999 or (toll-free) 1-800-387-3445 (in Canada) to get more information.

More information :
How to replace your driver’s licence outside of Ontario
How to replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver’s licence

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10. How do I get information or reports about my driver's licence and driving history?

There are a few different types of documents or records a driver can order from Service Ontario that have past driver and license information. So it's important to understand which document is needed prior to ordering it. Be sure to confirm which specific document is needed for your purpose.

Driver's Licence History

A Driver's Licence History record is one of the most common document needed by drivers for reasons such as employment or insurance. It provides information on a driver's current and past driving history. It includes information about the driver (name, height, weight, etc.), present and previous addresses, dates of renewals and class changes (G1, G2 and G), beginner driver education course completion date and a few other things.

The Driver's Licence History report is commonly used by new or young drivers to show proof of completion of a certified beginner driver education course. This report can be obtained online from Service Ontario.

Please go to the Service Ontario website to see a full list of all the driving record reports that are available.

Get New Ontario Drivers License

More information :
Learn more about driver history records
Get a Driver's Licence History report online
Full list of Ontario driving record reports

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11. My driver's licence is suspended, how do I get it reinstated?

Before you can get your suspended licence reinstated and renewed, you need to :

1. Pay all outstanding fines
2. Complete any court-ordered programs
3. Compile documents to prove that your suspension has been lifted

The length of a licence suspension impacts the steps drivers have to take to have a licence reinstated.

More information :
How to get a driver’s licence back after a suspension
How to surrender your licence
Types of driver's licence suspensions

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12. My driver's licence is expired how do I renew it?

Expired Less Than 1 Year

If your driver’s licence has expired for less than a year, you can renew it at any Service Ontario location. Make sure you bring the proper identification with you.

Expired More Than 1 Year But Less Than 3 Years

If your licence has expired for over one year but less than 3 years, you must go to a DriveTest Centre. You will have to take a vision test and pay licencing fees.

Expired More Than 3 Years But Less Than 10 Years

If your licence has been expired for over 3 year but less than 10, you will be considered a new driver. You must go to a DriveTest Centre to renew your licence. Drivers in this category do not have to wait the usual time frames that new drivers do. They will be required to take a vision test, pass the knowledge and road tests and pay the fees.

More information :
ID you should bring for your licence renewal
More info on what to do if your licence has expired

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13. Why should you do a Beginners Driver Education course and where is a list of MTO approved courses?

A beginners driver education course provides lots of benefits to new and young drivers :

• Become A Better And Safer Driver - Driver education helps you build your skills and knowledge with a driving instructor – both in-class and in-car.
• Get Discounts On Car Insurance - When you take drivers education with a certified school, you will receive discounts on your car insurance.
• Get Your G Licence Quicker - Completing a driver education program means you move more quickly through the graduated licencing system (you can take your G1 driving test after 8 months).

More information :
Ontario government approved driver training schools
Car insurance savings tips & discounts for new and young drivers

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14. What is a Road Test and how do I schedule one?

A road test is an in-vehicle driving test to ensure that a driver has the required skills to safely drive the type of vehicle for the class of licence they are trying to obtain - G class, M class or a commercial class.

The most common road tests are for regular car (G class) and motorcylce (M class) drivers. To get a full G or M class licence a driver must successfully pass two levels of road tests :

Level One Road Test (or G2 / M2 Road Test)

Level one tests a driver to ensure that they have the basic skills and knowledge to drive safely on regular streets and roads (not 400 series highways or expressways). This includes basic driving manueuvres such as starting, stopping, turning, parking, changing lanes, etc. When a driver passes the level one road test they graduate to the next licence level - G2 or M2. Learn more about the Level One road test.

Level Two Road Test (or G / M Road Test)

Level two is much more demanding and tests drivers on advanced driving skills and knowledge. Drivers must prove that they can safely drive at high speed on 400 highways and expressways. When a driver passes the level two road test they will get their full G or M licences. Learn more about the Level Two road test.

Road tests must be completed at a DriveTest location. You can schedule a road test in 3 ways :

1. Online – Go to the MTO website to schedule online
2. At a DriveTest location – Find a DriveTest location
3. By phone - this is an automated booking system. Call 1-888-570-6110 or 647-776-0331

More information :
Road test requirements and information
Road test preparation fact sheet (pdf)
Graduated licensing requirements
Book a road test online
DriveTest locations

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15. What should I do if I fail my road test?

When you finish your road test, your examiner will give you a full report on your driving. If you fail your road test, you will have to wait a minimum of 10 days before you can take the test again. Carefully read the examiner's report so you can fix the driving errors the examiner identified during your test and work on improving those driving skills before you book another test.

More information :
Graduated licencing and road tests
Driver Testing (DriveTest website)

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We hope you’ve found the answers to our Top 15 Ontario Driver's Licence Questions article helpful. For more information, please visit the Ministry of Transportation’s website.

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