Better renew your drivers license or vehicle stickers

Driver’s License fee increases come into effect this September to help maintain Ontario’s transportation infrastructure. Additional fees for reinstatements, replacements and commercial permits will follow effective January 1, 2017.

As of September 1, 2016:

• The Driver’s License Original and Renewal Fee, including the driver licensing fee as part of the Enhanced Driver License, will change from $81.50 to $90
• Vehicle License Validation in Northern Ontario will change from $54 to $60
• Vehicle License Validation in Southern Ontario will change from $108 to $120.

New fee changes effective January 1, 2017:

• The Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee after Suspensions and Administrative Monetary Penalty will change from $180 to $198
• Driving Instructors License Replacement will change from $28 to $31
• Oversize/Overweight (O/O) Permit Replacement will change from $28 to $31
• Original and Replacement Plate/Permit Fee for Manufacturer motor vehicle and motorcycle and dealer plate will change from $20 to $25
• Original and Replacement Plate/Permit Fee for Manufacturer motor vehicle and motorcycle and dealer permit will change from $10 to $32.

Updated fees help maintain the province’s transportation infrastructure and provide resources to help keep Ontario’s roads safe and are consistent with recommendations from the Auditor General of Ontario to achieve full cost recovery for delivery of services.