Driving in Ontario

If you want to drive when you get to Canada, you may want to get an International Driver's Licence in your home country. You cannot apply for it once you are here. This will allow you to drive in Canada for 60 days. 

When the 60 days are over, if you want to continue to drive, you will need to get an Ontario Driver's Licence. For details, visit the Ministry of Transportation website. 

Other helpful links:

• Learn about demerit points - Demerit points can raise your car insurance rates and can cause your licence to be revoked.
• Read the Driver's Handbooks.
• Transport Canada - if you want to bring your vehicle into Canada from US or another country.
• Register a vehicle - to learn about how to register your vehicle, get a vehicle permit (green permit), licence plate and licence plate sticker.
• Exchange an out-of-province driver’s licence- to learn about how to exchange your driver's license for an Ontario license