Ontario Making it More Convenient for Seniors to Renew Their Drivers’ Licences

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Streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario

The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, 2025, drivers in this age group will be able to complete mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessments and renew their drivers’ licences in a single visit at select ServiceOntario centres. By the end of Spring 2025, this service will be available at all ServiceOntario locations across the province.

“Ontario’s seniors deserve a convenient and accessible way to renew their drivers’ licences, ensuring they can stay connected to their communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “Reaffirming Ontario’s commitment to enhancing customer service and supporting the needs of seniors, this new streamlined process eliminates the need for seniors to visit multiple locations, cutting wait times, expanding access to essential services, and creating a more inclusive and efficient system across the province.”

Previously, drivers aged 80 and over had to visit a separate location to complete their vision and cognitive screening assessments and then proceed to ServiceOntario to renew their drivers’ licences. With this new approach, seniors will now be sent a renewal notice by mail approximately 90 days before their licence expires, with instructions to book an appointment online or by phone. At their scheduled visit, they can complete the necessary assessments and, if eligible, renew their drivers’ licences on the spot at their local ServiceOntario centre.

Quick Facts

  • Approximately 200,000 senior drivers’ licences are renewed each year in Ontario.
  • As of 2022, there are nearly 400,000 drivers aged 80 and over in Ontario.
  • By 2034, the number of licensed senior drivers in Ontario is expected to grow to approximately 700,000.
  • Drivers aged 80 and over are required to renew their G or M class licences every two years.
  • Approximately 90 days before a senior’s licence expires, they will be sent a courtesy notice in the mail which provides instructions and resources on how to best prepare for a renewal.
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