Ontario government extending validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products and services
The provincial government is extending the validity of government driver, vehicle and carrier products and services that expired on or after March 1, 2020.
These will continue to remain valid and legal past the expiry until further notice. This is in an effort to help keep people safe, reduce the need for in-person visits to ServiceOntario and try to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The following are affected:
extending drivers’ licences expiration dates, temporary drivers’ licences (TDL), driving instructor (DI) licence and driving schools, Ontario Photo Card (OPC)
extending the Enhanced Driver’s Licence (EDL) expiration date for driving purposes only. The expired EDL will not be valid as a travel document
extending rules governing Conduct Review Program timelines
extending driver training programs time limitations
extending over 1-year and under 3-year provisions for driver’s licences
extending Valtags validation including International Registration Plan (IRP) Valtags
extending 10-day special permits and temporary validation
extending the requirement to register a vehicle (including snow vehicles) within six days.
extending the requirement to change address or vehicle modification within six days
extending the Safety Standards Certificate and Structural Inspection Certificate
extending International Registration Plan (IRP) Cab Cards
extending the Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR), annual oversize/overweight permits and semi-annual and annual vehicle inspections
amending effective date for mandatory electronic emission test for heavy diesel commercial vehicles from July 1, 2020 to Oct 1, 2020
extending expiration dates for Receipts from online renewals beyond 14 days
If you are required to submit a medical or vision report to the Ministry of Transportation, your due date is extended by 60 days or more.
