ServiceOntario processes most renewals for Class G and M licences. DriveTest processes commercial licence renewals.
Your driver’s licence expiry date (EXP.) is printed on your licence photo card. When your licence is due for renewal, usually you will get a renewal notice in the mail (as long as the Ministry of Transportation has your correct address). You are responsible for ensuring your licence is valid.
Once your driver’s licence has expired, you cannot renew online. You must renew in person at a ServiceOntario office or possibly a DriveTest Centre. Generally, you do not need to visit a DriveTest Centre unless you are required to take a test or are renewing a commercial licence.
The requirements to renew expired, full Class G and Class M licences vary from expired class A, B, C, D, E, and F commercial licences. Both processes are described below.
Renewal Requirements for Fully Licensed Drivers (Classes G or M)
If you have a full, expired driver’s licence, the process to renew depends on how long the licence has been invalid. The following provides further information for people under age 80. Information on renewals for seniors is available on the seniors renewal page.
Full Licence Invalid for Less Than 12 Months
- Visit ServiceOntario
- No tests required
Full Licence Invalid for 1 – 3 Years
- Visit a DriveTest Centre
- Successfully complete a vision test
Full Licence Invalid for 3 – 10 Years
- Visit a DriveTest Centre
- Successfully complete a written knowledge test
- Successfully complete a vision test
- Successfully complete two road tests (G2 and G, or M2 and M). You can book your first road test (G2 or M2) as soon as you pass your knowledge and vision tests (no required waiting period). You can book your G or M road test as soon as you pass your first road test (no required waiting period).
Full Licence Invalid for 10+ Years
- Visit a DriveTest Centre
- Successfully complete a written knowledge test
- Successfully complete a vision test
- Successfully complete two road tests after meeting each of the waiting period requirements (G2 and G, or M2 and M)
