Did you know that if you have a US Driving License, you can simply get it exchanged for a Canadian Driving License (Ontario)! If you meet all the requirements, you would not have to give a driving test either (just vision test).
You would get a temporary license document and your Ontario Driver’s License will be mailed to you.
You will be asked to provide the following documents –
Just go into any Service Ontario office with your US license and let them know you would like to exchange it for an Ontario Driving License.
No appointment in advance is required at Service Ontario
Sometimes the Service Ontario office is quite busy and it can take 1-2 hours before your turn comes, so make sure to plan your day accordingly.
The website for Service Ontario is https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario.
Depending on how many years you have driven in the United States, they will issue you either a G2 License or a G License.
A Full Driving License (Commonly known as G License) can be only obtained if you have completed more than 2 years of driving in the United States.
Yes, you can use expired US License to get Canadian license. It must not have been expired more than one year and also must not be cancelled or suspended.
It would be up-to the discretion of the officer to issue you an Ontario Driving License.
Make sure to carry your driving history with you which you would need to obtain from DMV.
Your application can still be processed if you have your prior US driving license (expired) and would be required to fill in a form that you lost your US Driving License at Service Ontario.
As per official guidelines, new residents can use their license from prior US state for 60 days.
Demerit points usually do not get transferred from your US driving license to your new Ontario License.
When you submit your documents, your driving history will be reviewed and if Ontario has a treaty recognizing points from a US state only then they will get transferred.
A Service Ontario officer would be able to advise you if your demerit points will get transferred from your State or not.
You can exchange the license of the following countries for a Canadian Driver’s License
Please follow our guide for exchanging out-of-province license for Quebec’s.
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My U.S license expired 2022. but, because of the pandemic, What is the time limit to change my license?
You can still go in and get it changed to an Ontario or Quebec license.
For Quebec usually you need to call them in advance and book an appointment.
If you are caught with an expired license while driving you can get penalties now; so you should exchange it as soon as possible.