Ontario government services
Find the steps and forms for your task. Start with a service below, or choose your city for local permits and requests.
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Order or replace an Ontario birth certificate
ServiceOntario explains how to order a certificate for a birth registered in Ontario, including replacement documents.
Steps, forms & official linksIdentity & documentsGet or renew an Ontario Photo Card
The Ontario Photo Card provides an identification route for eligible Ontario residents who do not drive.
Steps, forms & official linksBusiness & permitsUse the Ontario Business Registry
The Ontario Business Registry supports business and not-for-profit registrations, filings and updates.
Steps, forms & official linksBusiness & permitsRegister a business in Ontario
Ontario's registration guide helps you move from a chosen business structure to the correct registry transaction.
Steps, forms & official linksDriving & vehiclesRenew an Ontario driver's licence
ServiceOntario explains when a driver's licence can be renewed online and when an in-person visit is needed.
Steps, forms & official linksDriving & vehiclesCheck an Ontario licence plate renewal
Ontario uses automatic renewal for eligible licence plates, while other vehicles or unresolved issues require action.
Steps, forms & official linksHealth & health cardsApply for OHIP and an Ontario health card
Ontario's OHIP guide sets out coverage eligibility, application documents and the ServiceOntario application route.
Steps, forms & official linksIdentity & documentsUpdate your address with Ontario services
Ontario's address-change hub maps a move to the records that may need updating, including a driver's licence, vehicle permit and health card.
Steps, forms & official linksHealth & health cardsRenew an Ontario health card
Ontario health-card renewal is separate from first-time OHIP registration.
Steps, forms & official linksYouth programs & servicesFind an Ontario school and start enrolment
Ontario’s school directory helps you find a publicly funded school.
Steps, forms & official linksBenefits & supportFind and apply for Ontario child care fee subsidy
Ontario child care fee subsidy is administered locally.
Steps, forms & official linksIdentity & documentsApply for an Ontario marriage licence
An authorized municipal office issues an Ontario marriage licence.
Steps, forms & official linksTaxes & CRAFind personal and business tax services in Ontario
CRA handles Ontario personal income tax, corporation income tax and HST.
Steps, forms & official linksEnvironment & natural resourcesOntario Home Renovation Savings
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings program has different routes for bundled upgrades and individual purchases.
Steps, forms & official linksPeople & government officesFind your Ontario MPP
Ontario representatives use the title MPP.
Steps, forms & official linksBusiness & permitsStart a tow truck business in Ontario
An Ontario towing business needs the appropriate provincial certification.
Steps, forms & official linksEnvironment & natural resourcesOntario heat pump rebates and pre-approval
Home Renovation Savings requires approval before a heat pump is installed.
Steps, forms & official linksSchools, universities & student aidApply for student aid in Ontario
Apply through Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) using the route for your study load.
Steps, forms & official linksHealth & health cardsReplace a lost Ontario health card
The replacement route depends on whether your Ontario card is a photo card or an older red-and-white card, whether it has expired, and whether your name or address changed.
Steps, forms & official linksParks, trails & campingFind parks in Ontario
Find an Ontario provincial park with the Park Locator, then choose day-use or overnight reservation guidance.
Steps, forms & official linksElections & votingOntario elections and voting
Ontario does not currently have a fixed general-election date.
Steps, forms & official linksHousing, real estate & movingUnderstand an Ontario eviction notice
A notice and an eviction order are different.
Steps, forms & official linksJobs & employmentCheck Ontario’s minimum wage
Use Ontario’s minimum-wage table to check the rate for the date worked and the applicable worker category.
Steps, forms & official linksCity services in Ontario
Mississauga
Mississauga’s services-and-programs directory provides a municipal starting point, with dedicated routes for property taxes and building permits.
Explore servicesOttawa
Ottawa’s 3-1-1 hub separates requests, contact options, payments and request tracking.
Explore servicesToronto
Toronto provides separate waste guidance for houses, apartment buildings and non-residential properties, so start with the appropriate property type.
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Federal services across Canada
Passports, SIN records, CRA and IRCC use federal routes. Choose the task before signing in or preparing an application.
Find your representatives
Browse Ontario MPs and provincial or territorial members by name, riding or published MP office city. Cities can cross electoral boundaries; use the official riding lookup to confirm your own representative.