Replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver’s licence
How to replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver’s licence.
Overview
You can replace a lost, stolen or damaged licence at ServiceOntario. A fee of $35.75 will be collected.
You will need to bring a personal identification document (verifying your name, date of birth and signature).
You will be given a temporary driver’s licence and your new driver’s licence will arrive in the mail within 4 to 6 weeks.
If you are outside Ontario
Temporary replacement licence
You can get a one-time, temporary driver’s licence mailed to you, if your driver’s licence is valid (not cancelled or suspended).
A temporary licence is only valid for a fixed period of time.
You need to visit a ServiceOntario centre, when you return to Ontario, to replace the temporary licence with a new driver’s licence.
If you will be away 6+ months
You could be eligible to get a replacement with the current photograph and expiry date, if your driver’s licence is valid (not cancelled or suspended).
Call ServiceOntario at
Cost
$35.75 (no charge for postage/mailing)
Payment
- certified cheque or money order payable to: Minister of Finance (Canadian bank accounts only)
- Visa or Mastercard
If paying by credit card
You need to provide a signed and dated letter of authorization with the:
- name of the card holder
- card type (Visa or Mastercard)
- card number
- expiry date (month and year)
- reason (e.g., driver’s licence replacement)
- amount to be charged
Get a replacement licence
To get a replacement mailed to you, please provide a signed letter with:
- your driver’s licence number (or your full name as it appeared on the licence and your date of birth, if you do not know your driver’s licence number)
- the length of time you will be away
- your out-of-province mailing address, telephone number and/or email address
Please submit this information and the $35.75 fee payment to:
Ministry of Transportation
Licensing Administration and Support Office
Special Enquiry Unit
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue,
Room 178
Toronto ON M3M 0B4
Or
Submit your request online for a replacement driver’s licence