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You will get a temporary licence plate sticker validation document when you renew your sticker:. As soon as you receive your new sticker, attach it to the upper right-hand corner of your rear licence plate or on the front plate for a commercial vehicle. You can renew online for up to 10 vehicles per transaction , for vehicles that weigh 3, kg or less.

You must renew in person at ServiceOntario for vehicles heavier than 3, kg. If you are paying by cheque you must renew in person. Please note:. You must pay outstanding vehicle fines, tolls and fees when you renew your licence plate sticker.

These include:. You can pay online or in person at a ServiceOntario centre. The Ministry of Transportation verifies that your vehicle is insured by checking your vehicle identification number — a unique number assigned to your vehicle — with the insurance information from your insurance provider. If your insurance information cannot be verified, or your vehicle identification number cannot be matched, you will not be able to renew your sticker.

If the vehicle identification number on your dashboard and your Canadian inter-province motor vehicle liability insurance card do not match, you will need to contact your insurance company to fix it. You will need to correct your vehicle identification number before you can renew your licence plate sticker online. If the vehicle identification number on your dashboard and vehicle permit does not match, you will need to visit ServiceOntario to correct it.

You will need to bring the following documents:. If you do not have insurance, you must get it from an insurance provider licensed to do business in Ontario. Proof of insurance is required to renew your licence plate sticker. You must change your address within 6 days after you move. You should keep your address up to date to make sure:. There is no charge within 31 days of purchasing a sticker for a replacement if the sticker is:.

As of April 1, , light-duty passenger vehicles most cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks and heavy-duty non-diesel vehicles no longer require an emissions test. If your commercial heavy-duty diesel vehicle is registered in Ontario and is 7 years or older, it must pass an emissions test before you can renew your licence plate. Renew driver's licence. You must renew it every 5 years either online or at a ServiceOntario centre.

If you recently moved, you need to update your address with the Ontario government. Instead, you must either:. Headwear worn for religious or medical reasons can be worn, but must not cover any part of your face. You may be asked to remove any head or face wear for example, eyeglasses when taking a photo for government-issued identification. Please let us know what you need days before your visit. We will work with you to determine the type of accommodation we can provide and this can include a sign language interpreter.

Please call us or send us an e-mail. This is a scam. ServiceOntario never contacts customers asking for their SIN.